Diesel Generating Sets procurement guide
Generating sets are sized against connected load, duty profile and starting characteristics, and supplied open or in weatherproof and acoustic enclosures. Electrical equipment must be selected as part of a system, using load, network, protection, environment and applicable project requirements.
System role and load
The stated applications are Standby power for commercial buildings, Prime power at off-grid sites, Hospital and data centre backup and Construction, mining and remote operations. Provide the system role, connected loads, duty, redundancy, future capacity and interfaces with existing equipment.
Ratings, compatibility and acceptance
Compare proposals against Required output in kVA and duty rating, Standby, prime or continuous operation, Open set or enclosed configuration, Fuel tank capacity and run time required and Control, synchronisation and transfer requirements. Require source-specific drawings, datasheets, protection or coordination information and the test/standard evidence called for by the project.
Installation, protection and support
Confirm enclosure and environmental conditions, cable/termination interfaces, dimensions and weights, transport protection, site access, installation boundaries, testing, commissioning, training, warranty expectations and spare components.
Information to include in your quotation request
Send the single-line diagram or system description, load and duty, Required output in kVA and duty rating, Standby, prime or continuous operation, Open set or enclosed configuration, Fuel tank capacity and run time required and Control, synchronisation and transfer requirements, quantity, site conditions, existing interfaces, destination, installation/testing scope and required project documents.