September 06, 2016
Buying Backup Generators for Schools and Universities
Schools and universities pour millions of dollars each year into research and laboratory facilities that develop solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems. But what happens when natural disasters unexpectedly strike and the research is compromised? Labs could lose years of research due to power failure, just like when Hurricane Sandy hit in 2011. In this incident, flooding…
Read MoreSeptember 30, 2016
Woodstock Power Is a Lifesaver for Hospitals after Power Loss
Chances are, you’ve needed a hospital at one point or another. From childbirth to sudden emergencies, we all rely on the well-oiled machines that are this nation’s hospitals. However, behind the scenes of the healthcare workers and cutting-edge technology is something fundamental, something we count on to be there but do not take notice of until it’s gone: Power. Hospitals…
Read MoreDecember 15, 2017
Why Generator Controls Are Growing in Popularity
According to experts in the power generator industry, recent developments for generator controls are one of the most interesting advances in generator technology. Whereas complicated generator controls used to involve large control boards and similar gear that took up a lot of space, generator controls and control panels are now much smaller in size. As generator controls continue to advance, modern technology is…
Read MoreSeptember 11, 2017
Generator Basics: Wet Stacking
What is Wet stacking? When talking about diesel generator engines, “wet stacking” refers to unburned fuel mixed with carbon soot that builds up in the exhaust pipes; usually caused by operating the engine for long periods of time at less than 60% of its rated output. This does not allow the generator engine to reach the 1500 to 1800 degrees…
Read MoreJuly 27, 2018
The Importance of Power Plant Generators
Selecting a generator for a power plant is a significant decision — the role a generator plays at a power plant site is vital. Generators keep operations flowing smoothly during routine operations at electric power plants and serve as backup power sources to keep nuclear power plants running during a power outage. Various power plants use diesel generators at their core to…
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