T-030 - Liquid-Cooled Generator Set Application Manual - Application Engineering

Nov 4, 2026

Application Engineering T-030 provides instructions for applying and designing a liquid-cooled generator set. It covers manual scope and safety topics, then guides preliminary design including power requirements, system types and ratings, one-line diagram considerations, and generator set power rating guidelines for standby, prime, and base load. It details sizing and location factors, fuel selection options, environmental and fire protection considerations, and explains electrical load impacts on generator sizing.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages310

Reading Time13 h 1 min

AccessFree to download

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Overview

1.2 About this Manual

1.3 Application Manuals

1.4 Safety

2. PRELIMINARY DESIGN

2.1 Overview

2.2 Power Requirements

2.3 The One-Line Diagram

2.4 Guidelines for Generator Set Power Ratings

2.5 Sizing

2.6 Location Considerations

2.7 Fuel Selection Considerations

2.8 Environmental Considerations

3. ELECTRICAL LOAD IMPACT ON GENERATOR SIZING

3.1 Overview

3.2 Applications and Duty Ratings

3.3 Understanding Loads

4. EQUIPMENT SELECTION

4.1 Overview

Application Engineering T-030: Liquid-Cooled Generator Set Application Manual English Original Instructions 02-2015 A040S369 (Issue 9) Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 1 1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................. 1 1.2 About this Manual ................................................................................................................... 1 1.3 Application Manuals ................................................................................................................ 2 1.4 Safety ...................................................................................................................................... 3 2. PRELIMINARY DESIGN ................................................................................................................ 5 2.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................. 5 2.2 Power Requirements .............................................................................................................. 5 2.2.1 General Requirements ................................................................................................. 5 2.2.2 Specific Requirements ................................................................................................. 5 2.2.3 System Types and Ratings .......................................................................................... 6 2.3 The One-Line Diagram ........................................................................................................... 7 2.4 Guidelines for Generator Set Power Ratings ......................................................................... 9 2.4.1 Standby Power Rating ................................................................................................. 9 2.4.2 Prime Power Rating ..................................................................................................... 9 2.4.3 Base Load Power Rating (Continuous Power Rating) ............................................... 11 2.5 Sizing .................................................................................................................................... 12 2.6 Location Considerations ....................................................................................................... 12 2.6.1 Outdoor Location Considerations .............................................................................. 13 2.6.2 Indoor Location Considerations ................................................................................. 14 2.7 Fuel Selection Considerations .............................................................................................. 16 2.7.1 Diesel Fuel ................................................................................................................. 16 2.7.2 Biodiesel Fuel............................................................................................................. 16 2.7.3 Natural Gas ................................................................................................................ 17 2.7.4 LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) ................................................................................. 17 2.7.5 Gasoline ..................................................................................................................... 17 2.7.6 Substitute Fuels ......................................................................................................... 17 2.8 Environmental Considerations .............................................................................................. 18 2.8.1 Noise and Noise Treatment .......................................

FAQs

What topics does the T-030 liquid-cooled generator set manual cover in its introduction?

It includes an overview, the purpose and scope of the manual, references to other application manuals, and safety information.

How does the manual approach preliminary design for generator sets?

It explains power requirements, system types and ratings, one-line diagram guidance, power rating guidelines (standby, prime, and base load), and then covers sizing and installation location considerations.

What does the manual cover regarding fuels and environmental requirements?

It provides fuel selection considerations across diesel, biodiesel, natural gas, LPG, gasoline, and substitute fuels, along with environmental factors such as noise, engine exhaust emissions regulations, fuel storage regulations, and fire protection.

Nov 4, 2026

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