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I assume that each diesel generator has a self-regulating mechanism to keep it at rated speed that is a part of the fuel injection system? Is it correct to say that the diesel's governor with a rated speed setting(the arrangement of the linkages) will regulate itself to run at a specific...

I came across this statement in a generator manual I was reading(manufacturer Rolls Royce) The documentation barely touches any theoretical explanation as to how this works. I would like to ask specifically how this phenomena is achieved. If a generator's fuel output is increased, it produces...

OP if you are interested, there is an existing technology common in industrial cranes where when the load is lowered down, the rotational force it produces to the motor is converted back to electricity so that it will help in braking the lowering of a load to a stop. Its called regenerative...

I believe it's much more fun that way than talking to an AI and just go about in circles praying for it to understand some very niche topic youre trying to get at.

Hello, I work in the maritime industry, here is a simple thought schematic of our power generation: We have 3 diesel generators that are started by a pneumatic powered motor to turn the shaft(like a battery starter for your motor). For the sake of discussion let us pick out 1 generator and how...

Hello everyone, I've recently found myself missing the days of php based internet forums, long-text formats with a good culture and personality. It sounds ridiculously corny to make personal introductions as a newcomer but I guess it's a breath of fresh air to have to write one in today's very...