
The Right Way to Store Your Generator
July 27, 2017
Keeping Airports Up and Running in Times of Emergency
August 15, 2017Many commercial buildings rely solely on the regular electric supply to power their operations. Those facilities could have a major problem in the event of a large-scale power failure. Calamities cannot be foreseen, and they usually come at the most inopportune times. A powerful hurricane could paralyze a city, including the operations of its hospitals, airports and other important services.
Some organizations have implemented a backup system. They may have purchased diesel-power generators to sustain activity through outages. But the generators may not be equipped to handle a prolonged loss of power. In fact, many generators can only power a few of the most basic appliances.
Commercial facilities must purchase diesel-powered generators that will be powerful enough to guarantee full operations for extended periods. There are several good generators on the market designed specifically for commercial and industrial needs. Here’s a look at one of them:
Volvo Generator with Engine Model # TAD1352GE
Volvo is a leading manufacturer of diesel-powered generators. Volvo offers one of the world’s largest selections of generators, alternators, and accessories. The Volvo Generator with Engine Model # TAD1352GE is a highly reliable Volvo diesel engine that can drive any synchronous electrical generator. The electrical generator has a compact and brushless design that features automatic output voltage regulation to effectively compensate for temperature and load variations.
This Volvo diesel-power generator is fitted with a Stamford alternator with a 60 Hz power rating. It has a 350 kW or 438 kV standby power rating and a 320 kW or 400 kV prime power rating. The generator is equipped with a two-position switch with a system output of a three phase 120/240V low wye and a three phase 277/480 V high wye. It also has a three-position switch with a system output of single phase 120/240 V zigzag, three-phase 120/208V low wye, and three-phase 177/480 V high wye.
This generator has a full set of receptacles with a load center for its distribution center, a Deep Sea control panel, acoustic cabin, and heavy-duty trailer. It is also equipped with different features to keep its operator safe.





