LCC20 109: Emergency Diesel Generators Flashcards
1
Q
type of EDG
A
2 Fairbanks-Morse 38 D8 1 1/8 type inline 6 cylinder opposed piston diesel engine connected to 2 generators that provide 450 volts, 3 phase A/C, 60 Hertz, 750 watts and 1200 amps
2
Q
Fuel
A
F-44 aka JP-5
3
Q
Lube Oil
A
type 9250
4
Q
Governor system
A
maintains constant 900 RPM and 60 Hz output
5
Q
Jacket Cooling Water System
A
used to cool the engine and lube oil. distilled with MIL-53009 inhibitor
6
Q
Start Air System
A
large volume of HP air reduced to 250 PSI
7
Q
Cycle of Operation
A
SUCK - intake
SQUEEZE - compression
BANG - combustion
BLOW - exhaust
