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Emergency generators

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Emergency generators

Author : Bernard COLIN

Publication date: February 10, 1998, Review date: January 3, 2023 | Lire en français

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10. Conclusion

In its "emergency" applications, the genset offers advantages linked to :

  • a wide range of power ;

  • speed of implementation;

  • its ability to operate for long periods.

These advantages put it far ahead of all other alternative sources. So it's safe to say that the genset is still a product of the future, especially as diesel engine performance is constantly improving in the areas of efficiency, reliability and pollution.

In addition to its use as a back-up power source, the generator's flexible installation, modularity and low cost make it the ideal means of generating electricity in under-equipped areas where electrical power is an essential development factor, or in regions where low demand does not justify the use...

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