External Fuel Tank of Diesel Generator Set Part 1

Diesel generator set is a widely used type of generator. Generally, diesel generator sets have an internal fuel tank that can directly supply fuel to the engine. The user needs to control the fuel level. However, if your unit needs to run for a long time, the ordinary internal fuel tank may not be able to meet the fuel demand of the unit. In this case, the user needs to add an external fuel tank to supply fuel to the unit. When configuring the external fuel tank, the position, material, size, and components of the fuel tank must be selected correctly, and its installation, ventilation, and inspection must comply with relevant management regulations. Generally speaking, there are three external fuel tank installation options to choose from:

1. External fuel tank with electric transfer pump

To ensure the normal operation of the diesel generator set and to keep the internal fuel tank level at the required level, it is recommended to install an external fuel storage tank. For this purpose, the generator set should be equipped with a fuel transfer pump, and the fuel supply pipeline of the storage tank should be connected to the connection point of the generator set. In addition, users can also install a check valve at the fuel inlet of the generator set to prevent fuel overflow when there is a liquid level difference between the generator set and the external fuel tank.

Installation suggestion:

To prevent air from entering when the fuel level in the tank drops, we recommend that you install the fuel supply pipeline of the storage tank as deep as possible and at least 5cm away from the bottom of the tank.

When refueling the fuel tank, we recommend that you maintain at least 5% free space to prevent possible spillage due to fuel expansion as it heats up, and always ensure that no impurities and/or moisture enter the system.

We suggest that you place the oil storage tank as close to the engine as possible, with a maximum distance of 20 meters from the engine, and both should be on the same horizontal plane.

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