Generators can work effectively if they are given the load that they
can handle. If the size of the generator is small and the load is huge then it
might not be able to work effectively. People who are planning to buy a
generator for their commercial activities should make sure that the size of the
generator is appropriate enough to handle the load and all the power generation
at one time.
Due to the advancement in technology and innovations, a number of
sizes are available when it comes to generators. It can be used for both
commercial purposes as well as for household activities. A generator that has a
power supply capacity of 5kW to 50kW is suitable for different households as
the power generation load is less. However, generators that come in sizes that
are more than 50kW are suitable for commercial uses. Commercial generators go
up to 3 megawatts.
In order to determine the power or size of the generator, you need
to get rid of the concept that small generators can be used for the purpose of
standby electric power generation. If the generator is small in size but it is
connected to a number of electric sockets and supply it can not only harm your
generator but will also have an impact on the devices and equipment that is
attached or linked to it.
In order to make sure that you select the right size of a generator
for your commercial activities it is better to take help from a professional.
They will analyze the current power generation of your commercial property and
will make sure that the generator you select for your property is in line with
the amount of energy generated.
Full Load Capacity Measurement
Before
running a generator, first thing comes is its load capacity measurement. For
example, let’s take an example of a 5kWa generator. If we put heavy load on
that generator, not
even it will explode but will also cause destruction [g1] to the appliances connected to
the socket too.
The
best we can come up with is to get load capacity measurement of the appliances
in our home/offices/shops etc. so that we don’t have to face the problem
mentioned above. In order to do so, these are the steps that can be taken to
take the load capacity measurement.
1.
Use a clamp-on ammeter on ammeter on each of the electrical
service and add the measurements together. This provides the total amps used by
the facility.
2.
Divide the total amperes by three for three phase current, and by
2 for single phase current, then multiply the result by the supply vol and
again by 1000 for Kilowatts(kW) Required.
3.
Add the power in kilowatts used by each emergency safety system to
the kilowatts required to obtain Full Load KW.
4.
Full Load Kilowatts = Total amperes x Supply Vol/1000
5.
Reserve Capacity = Full Load kW x 0.25.
6.
For 100% power, generator size = Full Load kW + Reserve Capacity.
Advantages
of choosing the right size of the generator
There are several advantages that can be linked to choosing the
right size of the generator. Some of them are mentioned below:
1. If the generator is of
the right size it would be able to take the load of all the equipment that
needs a generator backup in the case of load shedding or any other electricity
related problem. Hence there would be no unexpected failures of the system.
2. There will be hardly any
sorts of shutdowns due to the overload of capacity that a particular generator
can handle easily.
3. If the size of the
generator is right and accurate it will ensure excellent performance without
any problem. Moreover, it will also contribute to the life span of the
generator, as it is not being forced to provide energy when it does not have
the capacity to handle the overload.
4. There is little or no
chance of damaging the asset hence it automatically increases the lifespan of
the entire system.
5. It will also cut down
the maintenance cost as the size of the generator is designed to control the
capacity accordingly.
All the above aspects highlight the idea that why choosing the right
size of the generator is beneficial for commercial purposes and activities.
Hence professional help can be used in order to identify the size of the
generator that can help you manage the load of electricity and other equipment.
it will ensure the smooth functioning of the commercial activities without any
hindrance caused by system failure or sudden shutdown of the generators due to
an overload in the capacity that it can handle easily. Hence the sizes of the
generator should be determined by its use, as it will vary from activity to
activity. Generators that are used in industries are larger than the ones that
are used for commercial activities.
