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We recommend purchasing generator sets based on the Prime Power ratings, even when they will be used for standby power in developing countries. This will result in longer life and better return on the investment. | We recommend purchasing generator sets based on the Prime Power ratings, even when they will be used for standby power in developing countries. This will result in longer life and better return on the investment. | ||
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The prime power gen-set engine rating is the nominal power an | The prime power gen-set engine rating is the nominal power an | ||
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- | ====Standby Power==== | + | ====:: ESP :: Standby Power==== |
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The standby gen-set engine rating is the nominal engine power | The standby gen-set engine rating is the nominal engine power | ||
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ISO 8528-1. | ISO 8528-1. | ||
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+ | ====:: COP :: Continuous Power or Baseload Power === | ||
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+ | Applicable for supplying power continuously | ||
+ | to a constant 100% load for unlimited | ||
+ | hours. Continuous Power (COP) in | ||
+ | accordance with ISO 8528, ISO 3046, | ||
+ | AS 2789, DIN6271 and BS 5514. | ||
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+ | =====Power Rating Application Guidelines: Summary=== | ||
+ | ^ Power Rating | ||
+ | ^ ::: ^ Maximum Average Load ^ Maximum Operating \\ Time per Year ^ Maximum Power ^ Maximum Operating\\ Time per Year ^ ::: ^ | ||
+ | ^ Standby Power | 80% of Standby Power | 200 hours | Standby Power | 25 hours | Emergency Standby | ||
+ | ^ Prime Power \\ - Unlimited Time - | 70% of Prime Power\\ (during any 250 hour \\ operating period) | ||
+ | ^ ::: | ::: | ::: | (2) Prime Power | 500 hours | ::: | | ||
+ | ^ Prime Power \\ - Limited Time - | 100% of Prime Power | 750 hours | Prime Power | 750 hours | Peak Shaving \\ Utility Power Curtailment | ||
+ | ^ Continuous Power | 100% of Continuous Power | Unlimited | ||
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