The demand for electricity is growing day by day in various sectors including industry, agriculture, business and households. As a commonly used power supply equipment, generators are also widely used. Among them, diesel generators, as a reliable, stable and efficient power generation equipment, are being paid attention to and used by more and more people. The starting method of a diesel generator also affects its efficiency and safety, so it is important to understand the starting method of a diesel generator.
1. Electric start
Electric starting refers to using an electromagnetic starter or starting motor to rotate the crankshaft of the generator to start the generator. This starting method is relatively simple. You only need to press the button to start, and the engine can start quickly. However, electric start requires the support of an external power supply. If the power supply is unstable or fails, it will affect the electric start. Therefore, it is recommended to use other starting methods when there is no stable power supply.
2. Gas start
Pneumatic starting refers to using an external air source to send air or gas into the interior of the engine, and using air pressure to push the crankshaft to rotate, thereby achieving the purpose of starting the generator. Pneumatic start can be completely unaffected by external power supply and is suitable for some special working environments or occasions. However, gas start requires a dedicated air source device. Compared with electric start, gas start requires more cost.
3. Hand crank start
Hand cranking requires manual operation and is a simple starting method. The user only needs to use the hand crank to rotate the crankshaft to start the generator. Hand-cranked starting can not be interfered by external power and air sources, and is suitable for generating electricity in emergencies or special environments. However, the efficiency of starting the engine in this way is relatively low and requires a certain amount of manpower.
4. Battery start
Battery starting refers to using the battery that comes with the engine to start. The user only needs to press the button on the engine control panel to start the engine using battery power. Battery starting has wide applicability, is easy to use, and is not limited by external air sources or power sources. However, the power of the battery needs to be maintained. If the battery power is insufficient, it may affect the starting of the generator.
5. summary
The above are the four starting methods of diesel generators. Different starting methods have differences in efficiency, safety, cost and other aspects. When choosing, users should choose a starting method that suits their own needs and actual conditions to achieve the best power generation effect.
Tips:
1. What is the difference between electric start and battery start?
Electric start requires the support of an external power supply, using an electromagnetic starter or starter motor to start the engine; while battery start uses the engine's own battery to start, and the user only needs to press the button on the engine control panel.
2. What are the advantages of gas start?
Pneumatic start can be completely unaffected by external power supply and is suitable for certain special working environments or occasions, such as field operations far away from urban areas.
3. What are the disadvantages of hand cranking?
Manual starting is required, the starting efficiency is low, requires a certain amount of manpower, and is not suitable for continuous power generation for a long time.