Diesel Generators -
A diesel generator is the combination of a diesel engine with an electrical generator to generate electric energy. Diesel generators are used without connection to the power grid or as a standby power-supply in case of grid failure. Small portable diesel generators range from about 1kVA to 10kVA, while the larger industrial generators can range from 8kVA - 30kVA for homes, small shops & offices up to 2000kVA used for large office complexes, factories. Sizes up to about 5 MW are used for small power stations and these may use from one to 20 units. These generators are widely used not only for emergency power, but also many have a secondary function of feeding power to utility grids either during peak periods, or periods when there is a shortage of large power generators.
