Each diesel generator set is designed with a certain power range, and at the same time, there is a certain power gap between diesel engines and alternators. Their design ensures that diesel generator sets cannot exceed a certain power value. When the power is exceeded, the diesel engine cannot increase its power or excessive power may cause damage to the engine. Therefore, it is very important to distinguish between common power and standby power.
Common power refers to continuous power supply to non-constant loads, with no limit on the annual operating time, and allows for an overload of up to 10% for one hour every 12 hours.
Standby power refers to the continuous power supply to non-constant loads. At this time, the generator has been adjusted to the maximum allowable power. Overload operation is not allowed at any time, and continuous operation within 12 hours is only allowed for a cumulative total of no more than 1 hour.
