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electrical:generator [2023/09/23 13:03] frater_secessus [maintenance] added cooling section |
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===== inverter generators ===== | ===== inverter generators ===== | ||
- | Standard | + | To understand the theoretical benefits of inverter |
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- | As a result //at lower power levels// inverter generators can be considerably quieter and use less fuel than standard generators. //At maximum rated power// the noise and fuel consumption will be similar. | + | > Typically, |
+ | Things that affect RPM (load changes, etc) will affect the output and can cause "dirty power" (varying frequency). | ||
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+ | > You get fluctuation of frequency and voltage as the load changes because the engine cannot respond immediately to the actual load change. There are regulators controlling the engine throttle that attempt to keep the engine at a fixed (design) speed, but it takes time for the engine to respond to new commands as it has to deal with varying fuel/air mixtures and combustion which aren't instantaneous.((https:// | ||
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+ | **Notes**: | ||
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+ | * inverter vs standard generators are unrelated to [[electrical: | ||
+ | * Due to their different internal design inverter generators are often much lighter for the same output rating. | ||
===== etiquette ===== | ===== etiquette ===== | ||
It is common to leave generators quiet in times of darkness, and to not run them when close to other campers. | It is common to leave generators quiet in times of darkness, and to not run them when close to other campers. | ||
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Generators //are// well suited to charging [[electrical: | Generators //are// well suited to charging [[electrical: | ||
- | If you are considering a genny for use with an inverter/ | + | If you are considering a genny for use with an inverter/ |
> Inverter chargers generally prefer conventional generator and not inverter generators. This is because they control the amount of power they pull from the generator just adjusting your island frequency. Inverter generators do not handle an external actor trying to adjust the frequency and will rigidly keep 50 or 60Hz until they trip. -- therealrimwarren((https:// | > Inverter chargers generally prefer conventional generator and not inverter generators. This is because they control the amount of power they pull from the generator just adjusting your island frequency. Inverter generators do not handle an external actor trying to adjust the frequency and will rigidly keep 50 or 60Hz until they trip. -- therealrimwarren((https:// | ||
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+ | but there are reports that other inverter/ | ||
===== efficient use ===== | ===== efficient use ===== | ||
Generators generally have a minimum amount of wattage they can produce. | Generators generally have a minimum amount of wattage they can produce. | ||
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===== cooling ===== | ===== cooling ===== | ||
- | Most portable generators used by ' | + | Most portable generators used by ' |
The generator should be placed in shade((like under a tree)) when possible to keep it from heating up further from direct sun. | The generator should be placed in shade((like under a tree)) when possible to keep it from heating up further from direct sun. |