Diesel Generator Set Engine Antifreeze

Autumn has passed and winter has arrived. The winter weather is really cold. The biting cold wind blows mercilessly on people's faces, hurting like a knife cut. The temperature drops sharply. People are fully armed, wearing cotton hats and cotton-padded jackets, but still feel cold. Apparently, the severe winter has quietly come. The change in temperature not only affects living organisms such as humans, but also has a great impact on the diesel generators we use. Our generator sets also need to take good anti-freezing measures. Only in this way can we ensure the excellent performance of the diesel generator sets and extend their service life. Next, Guangxi Dingbo Power, a Cummins diesel generator manufacturer, gives some suggestions on the antifreeze for diesel generator sets:

What we commonly call antifreeze is officially named antifreeze coolant, which means a coolant with antifreeze function. Compared with tap water, antifreeze has the following remarkable advantages:

Firstly, it has anti-freezing properties. The freezing point of water is 0°C, while the freezing point of antifreeze can be much lower than 0°C. We can choose the corresponding specifications of antifreeze (-25°C, -35°C, -60°C, etc.) according to the operating environment of the engine. Therefore, antifreeze can effectively prevent the radiator and engine waterways from bursting due to the expansion of the coolant when it freezes during cold winter stops.

Secondly, the boiling point of antifreeze is about 20°C higher than that of water. It has low volatility, moderate viscosity, little change with temperature, and good thermal stability. It is an ideal engine coolant.

Thirdly, it has anti-corrosion and anti-rust functions. The engine and its cooling system are made of metals, including copper, iron, aluminum, steel, and solder. These metals will be corroded and rust when in contact with water at high temperatures for a long time. However, antifreeze not only does not corrode the engine cooling system but also has anti-corrosion and rust-removing functions.

Guangxi Dingbo Power, a Cummins diesel generator manufacturer, reminds you: We recommend using organic antifreeze. Its replacement cycle is 2000 hours or 2 years (whichever comes first). The freezing point of the selected antifreeze should preferably be 10°C lower than the local lowest temperature. Please replenish your engine with the appropriate organic antifreeze in a timely manner according to the operating environment of the generator set to avoid damage to the engine.

Guangxi Dingbo Power, a Cummins diesel generator manufacturer, also makes an environmental protection notice: Antifreeze is a substance harmful to humans and the environment. Therefore, it must be disposed of according to a certain procedure and should not be discharged into the sewer system. Antifreeze contains various heavy metals and pollutants that can harm the environment. The procedures and regulations for disposing of antifreeze vary from place to place. To determine the correct procedure in your area, consult the local pollution control agency. Some areas have waste management offices that can also provide specific guidance on the disposal of antifreeze. The best way to dispose of antifreeze is recycling. Many cities and regions have various private and government agencies that collect and recycle antifreeze. Some companies recycle a large amount of antifreeze every year. This is also a common disposal method for industrial products that cause environmental pollution.

Dingbo Power was founded in 1974 and is one of the earliest manufacturers of generators and diesel generator sets in China. If you want get more information, please feel free to send email to [email protected] we will pay highly attention on your question.