Hazards of Adding Water When Volvo Diesel Generator Sets Operation

When we use Volvo diesel generator sets, we often forget to add water to the unit and let it start in a dry condition. At this time, everyone will think of directly adding water to the diesel engine of the Volvo diesel generator set, but is this right? Can water be added to the Volvo diesel generator set during operation? What are the dangers of adding water? When can I add water? Below, starlight power generation equipment will take you to find out.

1. Do not add water during operation

You must know that it is not recommended to add water during the operation of the Volvo diesel generator set. After the engine is started, because there is no cooling water in the engine body, all parts of the engine heat up rapidly, especially the temperature of the cylinder head and the water jacket outside the fuel injector of the diesel engine. Especially high, if cooling water is added at this time, the cylinder head and water jacket are prone to cracks or deformation due to quenching.

2. Precautions for adding water when the machine is stopped

(1) Heating water in winter. In the cold winter, the Volvo diesel generator set is difficult to start. If you add cold water before starting, it is easy to freeze in the lower chamber of the water tank and the water inlet pipe during the process of adding water or when the water is not started in time, causing the water to fail. cycle, and even burst the tank. Adding hot water, on the one hand, can increase the temperature of the engine and facilitate starting.

(2) Add clean soft water. After the antifreeze is filled in the water tank, if the liquid level of the water tank is found to be low, on the premise of ensuring no leakage, only clean soft water (distilled water is better) needs to be filled, because the boiling point of the commonly used ethylene glycol antifreeze is high. , What evaporates is the water in the antifreeze, you don't need to add antifreeze but just add soft water. Worth mentioning: Never add unsoftened hard water.

(3) Soft water selection. Soft water usually includes rain water, snow water and river water, etc. These waters contain less minerals and are suitable for engine use. The added water must be clean. The impurities in the water will block the water channel and increase the wear of the pump impeller and other components. If hard water is used, it must be softened in advance. The softening methods usually include heating method and adding lye (usually caustic soda) method.

The above is the summary of whether the Volvo diesel generator set can add water during operation, the problem of adding water and some other points that need to be paid attention to. It is not recommended to add water during the operation of the Volvo diesel generator set, because the temperature of the chassis will rise after the engine is started. If cooling water is added at this time, the cylinder head and water jacket will be prone to cracks or deformation due to sudden cooling. Affect the service life of Volvo diesel generator sets. In addition, Starlight Power Generation Equipment recommends that you should consider carefully when choosing Volvo diesel generator sets. The good quality of the unit itself is also a certain guarantee in terms of service life. If any question welcome to send email to sales@dieselgeneratortech.com.