A generator is a backup power source used during power outages caused by emergencies, inclement weather, routine maintenance and other factors affecting primary energy sources. Similar to residential generators and their ability to power homes during a blackout, commercial generators have the same functionality on a larger scale.
Generators are extremely important to industrial and commercial facilities, as these buildings heavily rely on equipment requiring high power ratings. Because of the high power demands of commercial enterprises, commercial generators are larger and have sturdier components, bigger engines and higher energy outputs.
Before installing a new generator, knowing how it works and what each of its parts does is essential to ensure its efficiency and the safety of those working around it.
Each generator component plays a key role in how the generator makes power. Understanding a generator’s basic mechanics will help solidify its ease of operation and functionality.
One of the most important things to understand about any generator is that they do not create energy. Instead, they convert energy into usable power using either direct or alternating currents.
Generators with direct currents (DCs) require a storage battery or electromagnetic induction with a unidirectional flow to produce currents. Alternating currents (ACs) flow from zero to a positive maximum, back to zero, and then down to a negative maximum and back to zero.
The most commonly used commercial generators are diesel and natural gas. Generally, diesel generators have a tank attached or connected to a larger tank that users fill with fuel, which acts as their primary source of fuel. The engine then uses this fuel, converting it to mechanical energy by forcing it into a circuit to create an electrical current.
For example, a diesel generator starts up and generates power automatically during a power cut. It does this by converting energy from burning fuel, using the heat produced from its air compression.
Natural gas generators are usually attached to a natural gas pipeline is the utility is available in the installation location to maintain a steady supply of fuel. In some cases, it may be possible to convert a natural gas generator to run off propane (LPG) and then connect it to larger propane tanks on-site to run in standby.
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