{"id":2733,"date":"2018-07-31T08:47:22","date_gmt":"2018-07-31T08:47:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nueva.genesalenergy.com\/?p=2733"},"modified":"2025-10-20T13:28:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T11:28:06","slug":"choosing-right-generator-set","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/communication\/articles\/choosing-right-generator-set\/","title":{"rendered":"Steps to choose the right generating set"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-rv57ryj-90981fbe0c0177756b361d00115a2344 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-50 av-height-50  container_wrap sidebar_right'   data-av_minimum_height_pc='50' data-av_min_height_opt='50'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2733'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-r9sy0y3-8beb0f383bbb0c210bd1ad18d741aed2\">\n.flex_column.av-r9sy0y3-8beb0f383bbb0c210bd1ad18d741aed2{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-r9sy0y3-8beb0f383bbb0c210bd1ad18d741aed2 av_four_fifth  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-qrq0t9n-6216680bf913f332ff30f7a91ec8bbe5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1 style=\"font-size: 3em;\">Choosing the right generator set: factors to consider<\/h1>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 2.5em;\"><span style=\"color: #525252;\">Load calculation<\/span><i><\/i><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-qb4zbu3-612a10504e7e0ebc5a68983b9e263c43\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-qb4zbu3-612a10504e7e0ebc5a68983b9e263c43{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-qb4zbu3-612a10504e7e0ebc5a68983b9e263c43 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-q04ehsb-8b7892f54e911d5390414cc8a4a2b923 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>An accurate electrical dimensioning is necessary when purchasing a generator set. To find the right balance several factors need to be considered: current and future power needs, equipment elements, legal regulations or location of the set. They are crucial for a right choice.<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-pnshp57-228b1cddf73333ddc05593666d510691\">\n.flex_column.av-pnshp57-228b1cddf73333ddc05593666d510691{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-pnshp57-228b1cddf73333ddc05593666d510691 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_four_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-hide-on-mobile av-zero-column-padding  '     ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-p4w9yi3-d01f54679d08fdf45ebfefdff627ade3\">\n.avia-section.av-p4w9yi3-d01f54679d08fdf45ebfefdff627ade3{\nbackground-color:#ededed;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='introduccion'  class='avia-section av-p4w9yi3-d01f54679d08fdf45ebfefdff627ade3 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2733'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-omttw3v-982900563315ccf8eedbff9e1085599c sc-av_four_fifth av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-omttw3v-982900563315ccf8eedbff9e1085599c\">\n.flex_column.av-omttw3v-982900563315ccf8eedbff9e1085599c{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-omttw3v-982900563315ccf8eedbff9e1085599c av_four_fifth  avia-builder-el-7  el_before_av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-o4mbn2j-4de54bef45786fb54af37c9e5501d2c1\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-o4mbn2j-4de54bef45786fb54af37c9e5501d2c1{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-o4mbn2j-4de54bef45786fb54af37c9e5501d2c1 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-8  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-nh3p8uj-89ec73bcd0055bd916ff50c71811c56b '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 class=\"titulares-articulos\" style=\"color: #b8002e; font-size: 3em; text-transform: uppercase;\">Why correct generator selection is essential<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-nae3jkb-11de5c874ab610f833caeb5bb485fa83\">\n.flex_column.av-nae3jkb-11de5c874ab610f833caeb5bb485fa83{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-nae3jkb-11de5c874ab610f833caeb5bb485fa83 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_four_fifth  el_before_av_one_half  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle av-hide-on-mobile av-zero-column-padding  '     ><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div class='flex_column_table av-29e9vd7-8b4e24916e2524e9c77a52ab200a3650 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-29e9vd7-8b4e24916e2524e9c77a52ab200a3650\">\n.flex_column.av-29e9vd7-8b4e24916e2524e9c77a52ab200a3650{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-29e9vd7-8b4e24916e2524e9c77a52ab200a3650 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m9tnzvv-7650285b9b95013e115eddffec84d13a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Each energy-related project implies a different challenge and different compliance requirements. Electrical dimensioning is growing increasingly complex.<\/h4>\n<p>In the past, dimensioning calculations were based on the arithmetic sum of power ratings together with some corrections of the power factor depending on the number of engines included in the installation. The type of load was simpler, closer to just-resistive loads. These days such scenario is unthinkable. The electrical devices which connect to an installation have a very high load of electronic components; the energy generation becomes more complex with the appearance of harmonics, inductive and capacitive loads.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why GENESAL ENERGY\u2019s salesforce receives <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/ceted\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">continuous technical training<\/a><\/strong><\/span> and is closely assisted by the engineering department in order to offer the customers an optimal solution.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Acquiring an undersized generator <\/strong><\/span>will leave the end user with insufficient power at given times. If a generator set is required to provide an amount of power for which it was not designed, it will suffer voltage and frequency drops causing overheating and excessive wearing of the engine parts also affecting the alternator coating.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lr8pckr-5880aef20dc8a3ade3aeb155bdb05e7e\">\n.flex_column.av-lr8pckr-5880aef20dc8a3ade3aeb155bdb05e7e{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-lr8pckr-5880aef20dc8a3ade3aeb155bdb05e7e av_one_half  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lduidqj-2838b87089ff4d94515c90aaea22a5f0 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Acquiring an oversized generator<\/strong><\/span> means the fuel consumption will increase. If the generator is operated at low loads, there is a drop in the working temperature, which leads to poorer combustion thereby affecting the induction as a well as the anti-emissions systems such as filters and valves. This fumes in the exhaust alongside with suspended and unburned particles can, in the long term, cause power loss and the build-up of soot in the intake &amp; exhaust.<\/p>\n<p>To prevent both scenarios, the engine should function at an average of 70% of its rated power avoiding working for long periods of time at less than 30% of its capacity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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Autoclose: 1 --><div class='flex_column_table av-hfiji5n-e96b876aab957d6f3c358e06ea8a4cd6 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-hfiji5n-e96b876aab957d6f3c358e06ea8a4cd6\">\n.flex_column.av-hfiji5n-e96b876aab957d6f3c358e06ea8a4cd6{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-hfiji5n-e96b876aab957d6f3c358e06ea8a4cd6 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-gnr5a3v-0fccb724f862701033a3cba2e91f9bc5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Measuring right<\/h3>\n<p>The first and foremost step is \u00a0<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>defining which equipment will be connected to the generator set and knowing the necessary power delivery for the project.<\/strong><\/span> In other words, knowing the total amount of power needed by the electrical devices connected to the genset, applying simultaneity rates when possible and always responding to the customer\u2019s requirements and needs.<\/p>\n<p>However, a simple mathematical operation will not give us enough information. There are other factors which may affect the result of this calculation. Namely technical aspects and usage or environmental conditions.<\/p>\n<p>It is necessary to have a more thorough control over the greater loads in the installation like electric motors and discharge or LED lighting, all electrical loads which are difficult to feed because they involve electrical fast transients which can cause peak consumptions lasting for split-seconds, which badly designed generator sets will not be able to supply.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-g6elkiz-d36c5a92ac0ee3a4fb08f53500e32843\">\n.flex_column.av-g6elkiz-d36c5a92ac0ee3a4fb08f53500e32843{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-g6elkiz-d36c5a92ac0ee3a4fb08f53500e32843 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-fu2orvv-40336928fe2a5448415cf99d3e15f740 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Sizing the generator set<\/h3>\n<p>In order to size the generator set and decide on its configuration, the team of engineers will take as a basis the electrical, mechanical or civil engineering project. It specifies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The necessary power delivery and load types required in order to cover existing and future needs, diversity factors, step loads, etc.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The elements of the equipment (manual or automatic start, group and grid parallel operation, soundproofing, auxiliary fuel storage, heaters, etc.)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The statutory provisions on electricity, noise, gas and particle emissions, transportation and road safety (for mobile generator sets).<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The location where the generator set will be installed (indoors, outdoors, height above sea level, dusty environment, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once this information is gathered by GENESAL ENERGY\u2019s engineers they start to forge their project complying with the customer\u2019s needs, thus adapting not only to the technical requirements, but also to the actual use that the genset is intended for.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div class='flex_column_table av-1jm0y3v-04b36b8135870e7cc2b7e73ebbcf4550 sc-av_one_full av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1jm0y3v-04b36b8135870e7cc2b7e73ebbcf4550\">\n.flex_column.av-1jm0y3v-04b36b8135870e7cc2b7e73ebbcf4550{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:40px 40px 40px 40px;\nbackground-color:#f2f2f2;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1jm0y3v-04b36b8135870e7cc2b7e73ebbcf4550 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  special-columns-content first no_margin flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-ek4i0q3-e7f5a1ae917820186cb8e402abbe1915 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock special-columns-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Type of application and frequency of use<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>When sizing a generator set, we need to consider the appliable type of load and frequency of use:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Continuous Power (COP)<\/strong><\/span> For operating 24hours\/365 days according to ISO8528. These sets can operate an unlimited number of hours at a 100% of its rated power. This type of equipment is fit for permanent parallel operation with grid as in cogeneration (CHP) plants or for continuous resistance-heating requirements.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Long Term Power (LTP)<\/strong><\/span> Sets aimed to operate up to 500 hours per year at a 100% of its rated power. This type of sets is often used in parallel with grid for peak-shaving.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Prime Power (PRP)<\/strong><\/span> Sets capable of operating 24hours\/365 days. These sets can operate an unlimited number of hours with the possibility of a 10% overload for 1 hour every 12 hours. The average load for a period of 24 hours cannot exceed the 70% of the PRP rated power of the set. This is the most common type of generator set for almost every industrial or commercial application given that most of the loads applied to the set are variable, this is, they connect and disconnect according to the needs of the installation.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Standby Power (STP)<\/strong><\/span> Sets suitable for operating variable loads up to 200 hours per year within an average of 70% of the STP rated power every 24 hours. This type of sets is often found in emergency industrial and commercial applications.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Data Centre Continuous (DCC)<\/strong><\/span> In data centres complying with Tier III and Tier IV regulations (acc. to Uptime Institute) only unlimited-operation generators can be installed. According to ISO8528 this is only achievable through COP sets, but for variable loads as those found in data centres it means oversizing of the genset. In order to avoid this, DCC rated sets can operate an unlimited number of hours with these variable loads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>GENESAL ENERGY generator sets always display PRP\/STP rated power in their technical specifications sheets as they are the most common type of application.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div class='flex_column_table av-1br1ma3-a8ac6d921946aed69cb339bdefc0b926 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1br1ma3-a8ac6d921946aed69cb339bdefc0b926\">\n.flex_column.av-1br1ma3-a8ac6d921946aed69cb339bdefc0b926{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1br1ma3-a8ac6d921946aed69cb339bdefc0b926 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-ckc1guj-7498ea9107ae02f5841a6abe482f750f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Environmental and usage factors in generator sizing<\/h3>\n<p>The location where the genset is installed is a decisive factor. GENESAL ENERGY provides solutions for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Saline environments.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/specialised-generators\/marine-auxiliary-gensets\/\">Marine generators.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Mines and dusty environments (IP 45).<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Nuclear zones.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Earthquake-proof electrical panels.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/specialised-generators\/low-temperatures-gensets\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Extreme temperatures<\/strong><\/span><\/a> (-32\u00b0c to 50\u00b0c).<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Mobile generators reinforced for <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/applications\/military-power-generators\/\">military use<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-c8gz8mj-baa5d4f5f00fe6e61094b37d911cda02\">\n.flex_column.av-c8gz8mj-baa5d4f5f00fe6e61094b37d911cda02{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-c8gz8mj-baa5d4f5f00fe6e61094b37d911cda02 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-bvach63-6040580bd75a6e07eabe2ddb25671911 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Elevation of the installation<\/h3>\n<p>This factor may sound secondary but if it is not considered, it may shatter the engineering work entirely. Engines need oxygen in order to function and the oxygen concentration decreases as the altitude of the genset\u2019s location increases.<\/p>\n<p>This cause the fuel-oxygen mix inside the combustion chamber to be poorer in oxygen, decreasing the engine\u2019s power output beyond 1000 metres of altitude by 10% and more. This applies only to atmospheric aspiration engines as turbocharged engines are not heavily affected by height.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div class='flex_column_table av-be0w7xn-65c5a2ba772896577c8b004fc35f54ca sc-av_one_full av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-be0w7xn-65c5a2ba772896577c8b004fc35f54ca\">\n.flex_column.av-be0w7xn-65c5a2ba772896577c8b004fc35f54ca{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:40px 40px 40px 40px;\nbackground-color:#f2f2f2;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-be0w7xn-65c5a2ba772896577c8b004fc35f54ca av_one_full  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  first no_margin flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-amu7vqj-74f0e2f9213a75a2b10456881cf8d5f9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock special-columns-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Type of load connected<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Another key step in sizing a generator set is knowing the type of loads it will be powering. Some devices as pumps or engines using convertors are subject to transients during start-up.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Special attention must be paid to the following types of loads:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS). The rated power of an alternator should be oversized depending on the installation.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Large engines loads. They can increase the starting power needs by up to six times, depending on the type of start-up.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Lighting loads. Specially lighting with sodium vapour and metal halides and, more recently, LED lighting, due to the amount of transients generated by the circuitry that composes them.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Variable frequency Devices (<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Variable-frequency_drive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VFD<\/a><\/strong><\/span>). They can lead to an oversizing of 40 to 100%.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Loads particularly sensitive to transients. Including power electronics or devices \u2013 like computers \u2013 that have many electronic components.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Loads which require voltage and frequency variations for their operation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div class='flex_column_table av-944hdyj-258de70a4a4e3849afcba43e5f90916b sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-944hdyj-258de70a4a4e3849afcba43e5f90916b\">\n.flex_column.av-944hdyj-258de70a4a4e3849afcba43e5f90916b{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-944hdyj-258de70a4a4e3849afcba43e5f90916b av_one_half  avia-builder-el-35  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-8lsqyiz-19a86c61028282862e5b954053342464 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Start-up current needed to counter a power outage<\/h3>\n<p>The initial loads simultaneously connected to a generator directly affect its sizing. Especially dynamic loads such as direct starting motors or soft starter motors. Generally:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Electric motors with star-delta start:<\/strong><\/span> the \u2018start-up current\u2019 equals 3 times the rated or operating current.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Direct starting motors:<\/strong><\/span> draw 6 times the nominal current.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Starter motors with variable frequency devices:<\/strong><\/span> pay special attention to its data sheet, because the ramp and speed increase is normally configurable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Generators should be sized bearing in mind that single or simultaneous start-up of the sets cannot cause any voltage or frequency drip preventing the motor\u2019s start.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-86cfivf-7447c9676b8d46f30df15158c5f9ff67\">\n.flex_column.av-86cfivf-7447c9676b8d46f30df15158c5f9ff67{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-86cfivf-7447c9676b8d46f30df15158c5f9ff67 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-37  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-7qyjysr-ea0a55c1ddf7f4d6b21b0573ee5c99f3 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Distribution of single-phase loads in a three-phase system<\/h3>\n<p>There could be single-phase loads connected between a phase and neutral within a three-phase system. When distributing single-phase loads between the three phases, each of the three windings should be evenly loaded with single phase loads. Failure to balance loads can cause Eddy currents, overheating and the eventual destruction of the alternator. To avoid this outcome, generator sets are equipped with load imbalance\u2019s protection.<\/p>\n<p>There are several solutions to correct excessive load imbalance:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Oversize the set to endure higher imbalances.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Use a single-phase generator set, if possible.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Try to even loads among phases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Depending on the above, the three-phase generator set should be sized to bear the maximum load per phase.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div class='flex_column_table av-tvkbnv-f4bf234fce7b926498e2075ac75405e5 sc-av_one_full av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-tvkbnv-f4bf234fce7b926498e2075ac75405e5\">\n.flex_column.av-tvkbnv-f4bf234fce7b926498e2075ac75405e5{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:40px 40px 40px 40px;\nbackground-color:#f2f2f2;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-tvkbnv-f4bf234fce7b926498e2075ac75405e5 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-39  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  first no_margin flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-6p9p357-daf1d6ca2167a857978f00b5aeade103 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock special-columns-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>As we have seen, sizing a genset is an intricate process.<\/h3>\n<h4>It is much better to leave it in capable hands. Genesal Energy has more than 20 years of experience in the energy distribution sector. And we continue to innovate in order to provide our customers with personalized solutions of utmost efficiency.<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-5xipv7v-ed478175fce3bc9f2fcf1195290cc325\">\n.avia-section.av-5xipv7v-ed478175fce3bc9f2fcf1195290cc325{\nbackground-color:#f6f6f6;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='plan'  class='avia-section av-5xipv7v-ed478175fce3bc9f2fcf1195290cc325 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-41  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2733'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-583t1wr-004f971dd5c8b9a2ae38c046b385c829 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-583t1wr-004f971dd5c8b9a2ae38c046b385c829\">\n.flex_column.av-583t1wr-004f971dd5c8b9a2ae38c046b385c829{\nwidth:48.5%;\nmargin-left:0;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-583t1wr-004f971dd5c8b9a2ae38c046b385c829 .av-flex-placeholder{\nwidth:3%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-583t1wr-004f971dd5c8b9a2ae38c046b385c829 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-42  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-4p7cqmj-22cfb1ded0353d43bb0227b81cef3de7 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 class=\"titulares-articulos\" style=\"color: #b8002e; font-size: 3em; text-transform: uppercase;\">Example: How to rate the power of a generator set?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-4j4jxt7-bb8c8a824a7394e91ceb49203f8737ab '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>We will end up with an example on how to assess the power of a generator for a 12-storey apartment building, which needs to support the following equipment:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">1 15 kW Lift: start with variable frequency drive (VFD), 380 V.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">2 Water pumps: 10 HP each, star-delta start (S-D), 380 V.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">1 Heating pump: 5 HP, direct start (DOL), 380 V.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">1 Pressurized staircase for emergency, 15 HP, direct start (S-D), 380 V.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Common aisles lighting: 5.5 kW (55 light points of 100 W each), 220 V.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Entrance hall lighting: 1.5 kW (15 light points of 100 W each), 220 V.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Vehicle entrance gate: 0.5 kW, direct start (DOL), 220 V.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We will now proceed to devise the load table and determine the starting power for each device. In this case, we will consider the scenario including the highest possible demand for calculating the genset: one with an elevator and another with a pressurized staircase, given that both cannot function simultaneously.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3x8p0zv-3c40725aac833ddc04f400e5afd2c0c5\">\n.flex_column.av-3x8p0zv-3c40725aac833ddc04f400e5afd2c0c5{\nwidth:48.5%;\nmargin-left:0;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-3x8p0zv-3c40725aac833ddc04f400e5afd2c0c5 .av-flex-placeholder{\nwidth:3%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-3x8p0zv-3c40725aac833ddc04f400e5afd2c0c5 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-45  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle av-zero-column-padding  '     ><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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news\">\n\t<span class=\"news\"><span>News<\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><h3 class='av-masonry-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >DCD Connect Madrid 2026: designing the energy of tomorrow\u2019s data centres<\/h3><div class='av-masonry-entry-content entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" >The growth of data centres is reshaping Europe\u2019s digital\u2026<\/div><span class='av-masonry-date meta-color updated'>20 April 2026<\/span><span class=\"av-masonry-text-sep text-sep-author\">\/<\/span><span class='av-masonry-author meta-color author'><span class='fn'>by creativo<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><!--end av-masonry entry--><a href=\"https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/case-studies\/genesal-energy-designs-a-generator-set-for-a-waste-to-energy-plant-that-transforms-waste-into-resources\/\" id=\"av-masonry-1-item-53000\" data-av-masonry-item=\"53000\" class=\"av-masonry-entry isotope-item post-53000 post type-post status-publish format-standard 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cogeneration\">\n\t<span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"masonry-cat cogeneration\">\n\t<span class=\"cogeneration\"><span>Cogeneration<\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><h3 class='av-masonry-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Genesal Energy designs a generator set for a waste-to-energy plant that transforms waste into resources<\/h3><div class='av-masonry-entry-content entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" >Genesal Energy\u2019s strong commitment to sustainability has led\u2026<\/div><span class='av-masonry-date meta-color updated'>8 April 2026<\/span><span class=\"av-masonry-text-sep text-sep-author\">\/<\/span><span class='av-masonry-author meta-color author'><span class='fn'>by creativo<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><!--end av-masonry entry--><a href=\"https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/communication\/news\/we-keep-mastering-data-joining-data-center-forum-helsinki-2026\/\" id=\"av-masonry-1-item-52996\" data-av-masonry-item=\"52996\" 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https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/ge-datacenter-forum-helsinki-thumbnail-46x45.jpg 46w, https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/ge-datacenter-forum-helsinki-thumbnail-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><\/div><\/div><figcaption class='av-inner-masonry-content site-background'><div class='av-inner-masonry-content-pos'><div class='av-inner-masonry-content-pos-content'><div class='avia-arrow'><\/div><div class=\"masonry-cat-button communication\">\n\t<span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"masonry-cat communication\">\n\t<span class=\"communication\"><span>Communication<\/span><\/span>\n<\/div> <div class=\"masonry-cat-button news\">\n\t<span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"masonry-cat news\">\n\t<span class=\"news\"><span>News<\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><h3 class='av-masonry-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >We keep mastering data:  joining Data Center Forum Helsinki 2026<\/h3><div class='av-masonry-entry-content entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" >On 23 April, we will be attending Data Center Forum Helsinki\u2026<\/div><span class='av-masonry-date meta-color updated'>7 April 2026<\/span><span class=\"av-masonry-text-sep text-sep-author\">\/<\/span><span class='av-masonry-author meta-color author'><span class='fn'>by creativo<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><!--end av-masonry entry--><a href=\"https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/communication\/news\/energy-first-data-always-under-control\/\" id=\"av-masonry-1-item-52974\" data-av-masonry-item=\"52974\" class=\"av-masonry-entry isotope-item post-52974 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-communication category-news  av-masonry-item-with-image\" title=\"GE-CPD-thumbnail\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\"><div class='av-inner-masonry-sizer'><\/div><figure class='av-inner-masonry main_color'><div class=\"av-masonry-outerimage-container\"><div class='av-masonry-image-container'  ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"705\" height=\"705\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-52982 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-52982\"  src=\"https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/ge-cpd-thumbnail-705x705.jpg\" title=\"GE-CPD-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/ge-cpd-thumbnail-705x705.jpg 705w, https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/ge-cpd-thumbnail-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/ge-cpd-thumbnail-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/ge-cpd-thumbnail.jpg 710w, https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/ge-cpd-thumbnail-130x130.jpg 130w, https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/ge-cpd-thumbnail-45x45.jpg 45w, https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/ge-cpd-thumbnail-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/ge-cpd-thumbnail-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/ge-cpd-thumbnail-46x45.jpg 46w, https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/ge-cpd-thumbnail-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><\/div><\/div><figcaption class='av-inner-masonry-content site-background'><div class='av-inner-masonry-content-pos'><div class='av-inner-masonry-content-pos-content'><div class='avia-arrow'><\/div><div class=\"masonry-cat-button communication\">\n\t<span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"masonry-cat communication\">\n\t<span class=\"communication\"><span>Communication<\/span><\/span>\n<\/div> <div 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Data Always Under Control<\/h3><div class='av-masonry-entry-content entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" >https:\/\/youtu.be\/P8vwi643OZI<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThe digital economy is advancing\u2026<\/div><span class='av-masonry-date meta-color updated'>13 March 2026<\/span><span class=\"av-masonry-text-sep text-sep-author\">\/<\/span><span class='av-masonry-author meta-color author'><span class='fn'>by jordi<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><!--end av-masonry entry--><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_6'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2733'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":24580,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[533,308],"tags":[346,676],"pais":[],"class_list":["post-2733","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-communication","category-articles","tag-choose-generator-set","tag-steps-to-choose-genset"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2733","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2733"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2733\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":52865,"href":"https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2733\/revisions\/52865"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24580"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2733"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2733"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2733"},{"taxonomy":"pais","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pais?post=2733"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}