WHY YOUR DIESEL GENERATOR NEEDS WATER SEPARATOR?
Water is Diesel fuel’s worst enemy. Presence of water in Diesel results in rusting of the metallic parts of the Fuel System of the engine . The air in the Fuel Tank contains moisture. When the temperature falls during the night, this moisture becomes droplets and gets absorbed with the diesel. Therefore, it is advised to always keep the fuel tank topped up, so that minimum air is present inside the Fuel Tank.
Water Separator is installed in Fuel Line to separate the water from diesel. Here are some of the problems of having water in diesel.
Rust formation
Water combined with Iron surfaces will form layers of rust. Rust particles enter into the fuel and act as abrasive particles and damages fuel system equipment.
Corrosion
Water present in the diesel combined with the acid in the Diesel can corrode metallic parts. This is even more damaging than the abrasion caused by rust particles.
Pitting
Pitting is a kind of corrosion that creates small holes in the metal body. Flashing of water present in the diesel causes pitting in the metallic surface.
Microbial growth
Microbes grow in the water present in diesel. They create sludge in the diesel and corrodes the Fuel Tank and fuel injection system.
To prevent these problems, the easy solution is to install a Water Separator in the Fuel System. It prevents water from entering the Fuel Injection system. Since water is heavier than diesel, it gets accumulated at the bottom of the Water Separator. The accumulated water is to be drained periodically. Some Water Separators are equipped with a WIF (Water in Fuel) sensor. This sensor generates an alarm when enough water is accumulated.
Water contamination in Diesel can happen due to various reasons. To know more, read our blog Use of clean diesel for your generator.
If you need more pro tips on Fuel Separator, do contact Mahindra Powerol experts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Diesel generators are one of the most common forms of standby power in the world.
A diesel generator produces electricity through a combination of a diesel engine with an electric generator. The power of the diesel generator is transformed by the alternator into a usable electrical current. This reliable source of power is often used by many businesses and homes for protection against power failure.
Diesel generators are commonly used by a variety of different organisations including data centers, banks, hospitals and factories. It’s vital to take action on your power back-up – no business is too big or small to have a diesel generator solution in place.
Within a typical diesel generator, you will find a diesel internal combustion engine that is used to drive an electric generator, commonly referred to as an alternator, to produce electrical energy. The alternator creates power by turning mechanical energy into electrical energy, by rotating magnets surrounding a coil. As these magnets spin, they create an alternating current around the coil which is then transformed into usable electrical power by an internal rectifier.
Diesel generators are renowned for their robustness and durability, and with proper maintenance by trained professionals using genuine parts, they can run for several years. The lifespan of a diesel generator can typically range from 10 to 30 years, depending on the model, how often the machine is used, and what preventative maintenance has been used during the machine’s lifetime.
Air filter: 1000 hours, can be more different environments to shorten the replacement cycle.
Diesel filter: the first work is 50 hours to replace after the general is 400 hours to replace. If the user uses diesel fuel which quality is not good, shorten the replacement cycle.
Oil filter: 50 hours to replace the first work, after the general is 200 hours to replace.