How to Measure The Voltage of Diesel Generator?

Installing Dingbo diesel generators will benefit almost all power production enterprises. When using a regular power source for continuous power supply, the generator will automatically start when there is a malfunction, which can indeed solve the problem of power outages caused by various reasons. After deciding to configure a diesel generator, the next step is to determine what power you need.

The power supply of a generator set is also called generator voltage, but it is much simpler than using large and small diesel generators. Understand the voltage you need before selecting the power of the generator.

This issue is also important because the power of the generator is too small to supply power to the equipment. If the power of the generator is too large, it means you are wasting money. To help you calculate the generator voltage you need and ultimately invest in a suitable generator, Dingbo Power has compiled a guideline on how to determine your generator voltage for your reference.

Measure your electricity consumption.

The first step is to list all the equipment you want to use as a backup diesel generator drive. Depending on the type of business you are engaged in, there are significant differences, so do not hastily complete this step. You can find the wattage of all devices on the nameplate or manufacturer's guide.

You need to add up the total power of all these devices, and the sum of these will indicate the power required by the devices. Just obtain this number to calculate the minimum power required for the starting motor.

Replace the load you need.

To calculate the maximum wattage required for your device, you will ultimately obtain the total power required, which is kW. This device is the "real energy" used to generate useful output. Assuming the rated power of the generator is kilovolts (KVA), this is an observable power indicator that tells you the total power used by the system.

Therefore, you need to convert your device kW in order to obtain the required amount of KVA from your generator. For example, if your total power supply is 52kW, you need at least a 65kVA diesel generator. Regarding kW and kVA, you can consult experts from Dingbo Company to learn more about the conversion methods of kW and kVA.

Determine operational requirements.

In theory, the maximum power of the generator should not exceed 30 minutes. So, you should choose a generator with a larger capacity. If you use a generator as a common power source until your power grid is restored, you must ensure that you have 70-80% capacity during this period. Next, in order to improve performance, a safety margin of 20-30% will be retained, which can also meet any future power supply needs.

Install diesel generator.

Now that you know how to calculate the power required for a generator, you can find the generator that best suits your needs. If you want to ensure that you invest in purchasing a large diesel generator that can provide you with enough electricity, you need to choose a generator expert to help you.

Dingbo Power can help you calculate kW and kVA, helping you select the most suitable diesel generator for your company. Now, Dingbo Power has multiple models of in stock diesel generators to ensure you get the right uninterrupted power supply for you.

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 sales@dieselgeneratortech.com we will pay highly attention on your question.