How To Prevent Condensation On Generators To Keep Them Running

• Posted by Joy Green October 17, 2021 Filed in Business #Signal generator  #Electric generator  #Engine-generator  174 views
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  Hiring a generator technician can be a great option for those who don't want to worry about maintaining their equipment in a timely manner, especially if condensation on generators is a problem.

   

  Since maintenance is handled by the rental company, renting a generator can be a good solution for those who want to save time and money.

   

  However, it never hurts to be aware of some of the processes and problems that can occur. We explain what condensation in generators is, what it can cause, and how to avoid it.

   

   

  

   

   

  What Is Condensation In Generators?

   

  Condensation is the formation of water that can occur in an electrical generator. It reduces the efficiency of the equipment and can affect its lifetime, making it necessary to replace the generator sooner.

   

  How Does This Process Work?

   

  Before we understand how this process works, we need to understand other important concepts: relative humidity, specific humidity, and dew point.

   

  Dew point: Condensation is nothing more than a change in the state of water, i.e. when water changes from a gaseous to a liquid state. The dew point is the "moment" (technically the temperature) at which this change occurs. It all depends on the pressure and temperature of the external environment;

   

  Specific humidity: the mass of water vapor in a given area relative to the total mass of air in the area. This means that the air can carry different amounts of water vapor, but this depends on temperature and pressure, so the warmer the air is and the higher the pressure, the greater its ability to carry water vapor;

   

  Relative humidity: unlike specific humidity, relative humidity is the maximum amount of air that can be transported divided by the amount of water vapor, and it is this that stabilizes pressure and temperature. In other words, the dew point of water occurs when the relative humidity of the air reaches 100%.

   

  The Effects Of Condensation.

   

  Now that we have a better understanding of how condensation occurs in generators, what relative humidity is and what specific humidity is, it is important to discuss some of the effects that this process can cause.

   

  A generator is made up of various chemical elements found in the energy system. Therefore, certain external factors can prevent the generator from functioning properly and even shorten its lifetime.

   

  Exposure to external factors such as temperature and humidity in the room where the generator is installed can lead to mould and bacteria.

   

  If the condensate is not captured in the separator filters and if the tank is not filled continuously, the fungi and bacteria form a kind of "sludge" that can clog and corrode the machine's grilles, filters, and injection system.

   

  Other factors that may affect the early use and maintenance of the vehicle include

   

  • Excessive temperature;
  • Too low a temperature;
  • Pressure changes;
  • The setting is too high;

   

  How To Limit Or Avoid Condensation On The Alternator?

   

  As explained above, some options to keep the equipment in good condition are to keep the tank full, install separator filters to prevent mold and bacteria, drain the water and recirculate the diesel.

   

  However, low temperatures or high humidity affect the condition and quality of generators, so the best option is a heater in the same environment as the equipment is installed in.

   

  The heater should maintain a sufficient air temperature to prevent corrosion of the machine. If the generator is shut down for a long period of time or if it is located near the coast, a heater is even more important and necessary.

   

  Remember that regular maintenance and cleaning of the equipment is very important to detect problems before they start causing damage to the generator.

   

  Maintaining equipment and preventing condensation on generators can be time-consuming and requires some technical knowledge. But that's not all: the process can be expensive.

   

  However, hiring a generator technician is a much simpler and more cost-effective approach, as you don't have to worry about condensation or other potential problems. In the end, the company takes care of the maintenance of the equipment and you don't have to worry about its upkeep.