9.5.6 Diesel Generator Starting Air System

Fire station uses off-grid solar outdoor cabinet with 60kWh compared to diesel generator

Fire station uses off-grid solar outdoor cabinet with 60kWh compared to diesel generator

Portland's Fire Station 1 implemented an innovative solar-plus-storage microgrid in the City's push for energy resilience as Oregon prepares not only for a looming, unpredictable mega-earthquake, but also for the region's immediate wildfire threats and citywide power outages. [PDF Version]

Generator air intake and exhaust noise reduction

Generator air intake and exhaust noise reduction

Designing a reasonable intake and exhaust duct of the diesel generator is an important part of reducing noise. [PDF Version]

Air intake and exhaust in the generator room

Air intake and exhaust in the generator room

In a properly ventilated generator room, air intake brings in fresh, cooler air, while the exhaust system removes hot air and gases. [PDF Version]

Generator cooling air structure

Generator cooling air structure

The cooling system on an ICE electrical generator typically comprises a water-circuit radiator to cool the engine block and may also include radiators for oil cooling as well as charge air circuit cooling for the engine intake air. [PDF Version]

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