EMERGENCY DIESEL GENERATORS Flashcards
State the functions of the Emergency Diesel Generator System.
Supplies safety-related 4160 VAC power to essential electrical loads when normal AC power is lost.
State the purpose(s) of the Governor System
Adjusts fuel to the EDG as needed to maintain speed or load.
State the purpose(s) of the Air Intake and Exhaust System
Intake-Provides fresh air for combustion
Exhaust- Provides for removal of exhaust gases from engine & drives Turbocharger
State the purpose(s) of the Turbocharger System
Raises engine efficiency by providing a dense charge of intake air at a positive pressure to the cylinders
State the purpose(s) of the Air Start System
Provides the motive force to roll the EDG for a start
State the purpose(s) of the Fuel Oil System
Provides for bulk storage of diesel fuel oil & provides fuel to the EDG cylinders.
State the purpose(s) of the Cooling Water System
The Cooling Water System cools engine directly (Jacket Water) & cools lube oil & intake air (after-cooler on outlet of turbocharger)
State the purpose(s) of the Lube Oil System
Provides lubrication for engines & turbochargers.
