Generators Vs Inverters

During power interruptions, correctly sized and installed emergency generators can safely power electrical equipment such as moveable heating units, computers, water pumps, milking machines, home freezers, refrigerators and lighting. However, emergency generators can be complicated and expensive. The key in selecting the proper generator is to evaluate what appliances you really need to power in an emergency. Generators use fuel like diesel, propane, gasoline to run an engine. That engine spins a rotating shaft which uses magnets and electrical windings to create electrical AC current. Generators are really good at one thing: taking a relatively light weight and easily acquired energy source (fuel) and creating lots of kilowatt hours of electrical power.

Inverters are also AC power supplies, but they use stored DC electrical energy in a battery (or a battery bank). They use high-speed electrical switches and transformers to modify the DC to AC, and then change the voltage to create 120V. On the plus side inverters are extremely efficient, compared to generators, and only consume DC power in direct relation to the amount of power they put out. However, inverters are not a great supply since their energy supplies (batteries) are permanently mounted, hard to replenish, and limited. This means that short-term heavy loads (like a microwave), or long-term lighter loads (like an entertainment center) are just right for an inverter with the right battery bank. So when you require the monster loads like A.C to turn on, run the macho generator for a long time (at least an hour) to power the heavier loads, and let the battery charger then give the inverter its efficient power once you’re ready to shut the generator down.

The demand of Diesel fuel in Dubai is increasing, resulting in bigger dependency on fuel imports. Dual fuel operation of a diesel engine using natural gas replaces diesel requirements significantly (as high as 80%). This is economically beneficial and improves the level of engine pollution. Line supply of natural gas is often not available at the location of power generation. Adpower develops a fully documented scope of work and a detailed proposal for the client, the equipment costing and the indicative costing of the work needed for the installation of the equipment

Safety Information

Diesel generators like other generating sets have three indications on them:

DANGER: indicates a hazard which will lead to severe personal injury, death, or considerable property damage if you ignore warning.

WARNING: indicates a hazard which can cause severe personal injury, death, or considerable property damage if you ignore warning.

CAUTION: A caution label indicates that either severe personal injury or equipment damage may result if instructions are not followed

The Adpower diesel generators would function safely and to specification if operated according to the instructions. Failure to do so may result in severe personal injury and/or equipment damage.

·         Engine exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas. Overexposure will lead to loss of consciousness and could be fatal too. Prevent Inhalation of Exhaust Fumes as Carbon Monoxide is an odourless gas that can prove to be lethal.

·         Use only in well-vented areas. Make sure area has plenty of free-moving, fresh, outside air. Never run generator in a covered or confined area. Never run generator inside occupied building

·         Diesel fuel presents a hazard of fire and is combustible. So keep fuel out of children’s reach. Store fuel in a well-vented area free of open flames or spark

·         Keep generator at least three feet away from any object. Do not use generator where flammable vapours are present.

·         The muffler and engine body of generator gets very hot when the engine is operating or shortly thereafter. Do not touch these parts or you may be severely burned.

·         Have standby installation to home or building performed by a licensed electrician. Do not let anyone else wire into a utility circuit

·         Never operate generator if engine speed changes greatly, if engine misfires often, if powered items overheat, if electrical output drops and if it is sparking

·         Store generator in a well-vented area. Make sure fuel tank is empty. Never store with fuel in tank.

Adpower continues to be a leader in the broad range of markets it serves, by proactively anticipating power quality trends and needs, and listening attentively to its prospects’ and customers’ needs. Focused knowledge and dedicated workforce combined with the installation of excess capacity at all sites ensures 100% reliability and availability of Adpower services.