Standby Generator

Question 1

NFPA

Answer 1

National Fire Prevention Association

Question 2

NEC

Answer 2

National Electrical Code

Question 3

NFPA 37

Answer 3

Standard for Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines

Question 4

NFPA 70

Answer 4

National Electrical Code

Question 5

NFPA 110

Answer 5

Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems

Question 6

NEC 225

Answer 6

Branch Circuits and Feeders

Question 7

NEC 240

Answer 7

Overcurrent Protection

Question 8

NEC 250

Answer 8

Grounding

Question 9

NEC 445

Answer 9

Generators

Question 10

NEC 700

Answer 10

Emergency Systems

Question 11

NEC 701

Answer 11

Legally Required Standby

Question 12

NEC 702

Answer 12

Optional Standby

Question 13

NFPA 37

Answer 13

Installation and Use of Stationary Engines

Question 14

NFPA 54

Answer 14

National Fuel Gas Code

Question 15

NFPA 58

Answer 15

LP Gas Code

Question 16

LOCATION can determine the ff.?

Answer 16

Generator size, Transfer switch location, Fuel type, Fuel Capacity

Question 17

NFPA 37 Section 4

Answer 17

specifies generator clearances for outdoor installation.

Question 18

What is Running Watts?

Answer 18

power that the generator can supply all the time. Also called rated watts or continuous watts.

Question 19

What is Starting Watts?

Answer 19

extra watts needed for 2 or 3 seconds to start motor-driven products like refrigerator or circular saw. This is the maximum wattage the generator can produce. Also called inrush current, surge watts or peak watts.

Question 20

clean burning, available as a liquid or vapor, stored in pressurized containers that require refilling.

Answer 20

Propane

Question 21

most cost effective and readily available, delivered through pipelines so refueling is not necessary, less energy efficient per gallon than most , not for indoor use.

Answer 21

Natural Gas

Question 22

good choice for portable generators, this can last for up to 3 yrs if properly stored and combined with fuel stabilizer.

Answer 22

Gasoline

Question 23

high durability, long life, readily available, hard starting in cold weather, and offers the most energy per gallon. Last for 6 months to 1 yr.

Answer 23

Diesel

Question 24

can burn gasoline/diesel and has a natural gas hook up, as well as flexibility for long - term and short - term use based on available fuels.

Answer 24

Bi Fuel

Question 25

a self - acting, intelligent power switching device governed by dedicated control logic.

Answer 25

Automatic Transfer Switch

Question 26

only powering partial circuits to your home, you will need a center load (panel)

Answer 26

Load Center Automatic Transfer Switch

Question 27

powering your whole house with generator, install between utilities meter and main panel.

Answer 27

Service Rated

Question 28

a device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy

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Generator

Question 29

offer a steadfast solution to extended outages

Answer 29

Standby Generators

Question 30

installed permanently on a concrete pad in your building and will provide uninterrupted backup for days

Answer 30

Standby Generators

Question 31

safely off the grid, the switch starts up the generator before transferring its power to the buidling's electrical panel.

Answer 31

Hz

Question 32

two main parts of generator?

Answer 32

coil, magnet

Question 33

generator set which consists of an engine coupled with a generator that it drives.

Answer 33

Engine

Question 34

the component in the emergency and standby power system that transfers power from the “normal” power source to the alternate power source when the “normal” source of power fails.

Answer 34

Transfer switch

Question 35

The reliability is paramount in emergency and standby power applications. A common cause of engine generator sets failure to start is a battery failure.

Answer 35

Battery System

Question 36

Both engines and the generator require panels for displaying operating conditions and for mounting the controls, providing protection and displaying alarms.

Answer 36

Controls

Question 37

A typical fuel system consists of a day tank and a bulk storage tank.

Answer 37

Fuel storage and pumping system

Question 38

A means of providing an unimpeded flow of fresh outside air into the generator is necessary and serves two purposes

Answer 38

Air Supply and Exhaust

Question 39

sets are available from several hundred watts to about 100 kW

Answer 39

Petrol Engine

Question 40

sets are available for just under 100 kW to 10,000 kW.

Answer 40

Diesel Engine

Question 41

sets are available up to 10,000 kW.

Answer 41

Gas Turbine/Engine