Preventive maintenance service for generator sets
What does it consist of?
Preventive maintenance of generator sets is essential to ensure that the equipment does not suffer any failures or setbacks during its operational period. Regular inspections are important as they help save on potential repairs and significantly extend the lifespan of your generator set.
The frequency and type of maintenance required for a generator set depend on several factors, including its usage, the environment in which it operates, and the load percentage it carries.
Typically, generator manufacturers recommend conducting preventive maintenance and inspections of the motor-alternator every three months for emergency use, while for continuous use, it should be done every 250 to 500 hours, depending on the brand and the manufacturer’s recommendations.
At Agresa, we help you prevent failures and damage to your machinery by offering a comprehensive and personalized preventive maintenance service for generator sets tailored to each company.
We provide 24-hour technical assistance every day of the year. Our technicians are always available to work wherever the client needs, ensuring the correct operation of the generator set and addressing any emergencies that may arise suddenly, creating a complicated or even emergency situation.
Mechanics and electronics
Preventive maintenance tasks can be divided into two parts: on one hand, it is necessary to check the mechanical components, and on the other, to ensure that all electrical components are functioning correctly.
Mechanical factors of preventive maintenance
It is important to begin with a general inspection of the engine’s condition, focusing on the water circuit and the alternator, while also checking aspects such as the oil level of both the engine and the injection pump.
To avoid overheating issues, it is also necessary to check the water level in the radiator, as the generator set should always operate at a temperature not exceeding 40º. Additionally, the fuel levels should be checked, ensuring there are no oil or water leaks with the engine running.
Another vital part is verifying that the belts of the pump and alternator are properly tensioned and in good condition. We would conclude the mechanical inspection by checking the state of the transfer pumps.
In summary, the components that need to be checked at the mechanical level are as follows:
- First, the oil level of the engine and the injection pump should be verified.
A general inspection of the engine should be conducted, focusing on the condition of the water circuit and the alternator. - The water level in the radiator should also be checked.
- The levels of fuel in the individual feeder tank and the main tank must be correct; if not, they should be refilled.
- It is crucial to ensure that there are no oil or water leaks.
- The belts of the pump and alternator should be verified to be tensioned and in perfect condition.
- The generator set should operate at a temperature consistently between 30º and 40º.
- Lastly, the operation and condition of the transfer pumps should not be overlooked.
The electrical components in preventive maintenance
It is important to check the proper functioning of all the electrical components of the generator set. You need to ensure that the oil sump heating element is working properly. You should also check both the electrolyte level and the battery condition.
Additionally, you must clean the dust from the control panel and switches, performing a test from the automation panel to prevent errors during the operational period.
To complete the review of the generator’s electronics, you should record the voltage of the generator and the grid, as well as the frequency in cycles per second or the current of the power supply system.
In summary, the components that should be checked at the electrical level are as follows:
- Ensure that the sump heating element is functioning correctly and at the proper temperature.
- Check the electrolyte level and the battery condition.
- Clean and remove dust from the control panel and switches.
- Conduct a test from the automation panel of the generator to ensure that no unexpected errors will occur. The duration should be at least 15 minutes.
- Record the voltage of the generator and the grid.
- Note the current of the generator’s power supply and the frequency of the generator in cycles per second.
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Preventive maintenance involves performing a series of tasks on your generator set to identify potential errors or failures, thus preventing any setbacks during its operational period and significantly extending its useful life.
It involves all the tasks that need to be carried out to repair or correct any faults, failures, or errors in your generator set.
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If at any point you need to check that your generator set is functioning correctly, it is ideal to contact a company like ours to conduct tests with a load bank.
These tests allow for real-time analysis of all the components of your equipment to determine the corrective maintenance tasks that will need to be applied afterward.
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