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Diesel Generator

Diesel backup generator with engine state, electrical load response, fuel depletion, and fault health.

What it is

A standby diesel generator set. Covers engine start and run state, electrical output (voltage and frequency), fuel burn rate coupled to load, coolant thermal response, and starter-battery condition.

Used in

  • commercial-building — standby emergency genset
  • backup-power — three gensets forming the data-center standby plant

What it tracks

MemberWhy it matters
runningEngine operating state.
frequency / voltageElectrical output — 50/60 Hz regulation, voltage stability.
load_actualFraction of rated kVA delivered.
fuel_rateLive burn rate — scales with load.
fuel_level_percentTank level, derived from consumption.
fuel_consumed_totalCumulative fuel used.
coolant_temperatureThermal response to load.
exhaust_temperatureCombustion and load indicator.
battery_voltageStarter battery condition.

Fault modes

  • fuel_filter_clogged — fuel rate restriction, power droop under load.
  • coolant_leak — rising coolant temperature, eventual shutdown.
  • governor_fault — frequency drift and instability.
  • starter_battery_weak — start failures, low battery voltage reading.

Key parameters

ParameterDefaultUnit
rated_power_kva500kVA
rated_voltage_v480V
rated_frequency_hz60Hz
fuel_capacity_l1000L
fuel_rate_full_load_lph100L/h
coolant_capacity_l80L

Use cases

  • Backup power readiness testing — start sequence, transfer behaviour.
  • Fuel-consumption modelling coupled to a bulk fuel tank.
  • High-hour vs low-hour genset condition comparison.
  • Tier III data center backup plant analytics.

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