What will Happen if the Cummins Diesel Generator is Overloaded

Nowadays, diesel generators are widely used in various fields. However, many users do not know enough about the overload of diesel generator set. Frequent or prolonged overloads will change the reliability of the diesel generator when it is powered off or started when it is most needed. This means that the overload of the diesel generator will make your enterprise's electricity use in emergency in danger. You need to be able to find the signs of the overload of the generator and have the generator checked by professionals, so as to achieve the purpose of safe use of the diesel generator. Today, Dingbo Power will take you to a deeper understanding of the signs of overload and what overload can cause.

Signs of overload of Diesel generator:

1. Sudden decline in electricity production

If the generator suddenly fails to generate the usual amount of electricity, this is the first sign of overload. This situation occurs because generators are accustomed to generating less electricity, but ultimately use more electricity than is required to generate the same amount. Then the work done by the generator is halved because it overloads the engine, which can lead to poor performance.

2. Overheating

Is the generator louder than usual? Is it starting to get hotter than usual? Or did you just notice that the fan runs extremely fast because it desperately tries to cool itself? These are also signs that your industrial diesel generator is overloaded. One possible reason for overheating is the lack of circuit breaker protection. Overloading the generator can also lead to unstable power generation, and in some cases, it cannot be started at all. Some overload conditions may be normal for your generator, for example, load group test is very important for your industrial diesel generator.

3. Soot and black smoke

If you notice soot in the exhaust or black smoke in the generator exhaust, it may require attention. Black exhaust is normal because your generator generates carbon particles, but if you can touch and see the remaining soot, then there is a problem with your generator. The potential causes of residual soot in the exhaust may include issues such as poor filtration or blockage. But no matter what the reason is, this is a bad sign because the generator has defects.

What will happen if the diesel generator is overloaded?

Overload of diesel generator may cause fire or even explosion, because it will overheat. As is well known, prolonged overheating can cause equipment to catch fire in one way or another. If there is a fuel tank or sparks near you, this situation is particularly likely to occur - then an explosion may occur soon, and it is time to check your generator before it occurs. Even before sparks appear, you should regularly test your equipment to comply with electrical equipment safety work testing regulations.

If your generator is overloaded, it will definitely damage its own equipment, and it may damage other machines that receive electricity from it.

Overloading can shorten the lifespan of the generator. Running a generator beyond its capacity or starting to overheat frequently can burn out the AC generator and other important components. Burning down will definitely shorten the lifespan of the equipment and the entire generator.

The viscosity (thickness) of the oil will decrease and lead to low oil pressure, which is most likely to cause costly engine failures.

In order for users to use the diesel generator set safely and effectively, we hope the above knowledge will be helpful to you. Dingbo Power is an experienced and professional manufacturer of diesel generator. If you are interested in diesel generator or would like to buy diesel generator, please contact us via email: dingbo@dieselgeneratortech.com.