How to choose the Oil for Diesel Generator Set

Diesel generator set is a kind of generator equipment, which refers to power machinery that uses diesel fuel as fuel and diesel engine as prime mover to drive generator to generate electricity. The complete set is generally composed of diesel engine, generator, control box, fuel tank, starting and control storage battery, protection device, emergency cabinet and other components. Diesel engine oil can protect the generator set and reduce the friction of the generator set. The quality of diesel engine oil directly affects the service life of diesel generators. Therefore, the choice of diesel generator oil and how to use it is scientific. So how to choose the oil for diesel generators?

Due to its excellent performance, diesel generator sets have gradually begun to emerge in all walks of life in recent years, providing great convenience for social production activities. After purchasing diesel generator sets, many customers are more concerned about how to choose the engine oil for the generator sets. Diesel generator set manufacturer Dingbo Power reminds everyone that when choosing diesel generator set oil, they should focus on the following aspects.

1. Viscosity. Under normal circumstances, the viscosity of the oil should be as low as possible under the condition that the parts can be lubricated normally. For units that work under heavy loads, frequently change loads, frequently start and stop, or when the outside temperature is too high, oil with high viscosity should be selected. High-viscosity diesel oil should be used in the summer season when the temperature is high, on the contrary, high-viscosity diesel oil is required in the winter when the temperature is low.

2. Oxidation stability. Diesel generator manufacturers recommend that you choose oil with strong oxidation resistance, because the oil may be oxidized by the air during the operation of the unit, and then deteriorate, and the deteriorated oil will easily block the components of the unit and affect the operation of the unit.

3. Condensation. When the freezing point of the oil is between -35~5℃, the fluidity and filterability of the oil at low temperatures can be guaranteed.

4. Flash point. The temperature of the flash point is an important safety index in the use of engine oil. When selecting engine oil, attention should be paid to the issue of engine oil flash point. Engine oil with too low flash point is easy to evaporate.

5. Residual charcoal. If the engine oil contains too many impurities such as gums and asphaltenes, residual carbon will be produced in the later combustion. Too much residual carbon will increase the carbon deposits, which is not conducive to the lubrication and operation of the unit components, so the residual carbon value in the oil Should be as small as possible.

6. There are many brands and types of diesel engine oil, and you must choose the diesel engine oil suitable for your diesel generator. If you want to use the CF level, you cannot use the CD. If Cummins engine needs to use Cummins generator special oil.

Choosing a good-performance engine oil can ensure that the diesel generator set works in a good state. Therefore, diesel generator manufacturers remind customers that they must not choose inferior diesel oil to avoid adverse effects on the operation of the unit.

The above considerations for choosing engine oil, I hope it will be helpful to everyone. For more information about diesel generator sets, please contact Dingbo Power by emaildingbo@dieselgeneratortech.com. We will definitely provide the best quality products and services.