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Renting the Right Generator

Author: Randy Nielsen
by Randy Nielsen
Posted: Oct 23, 2017

Selecting the correct generator to rent is of utmost importance to keeping your equipment and worksite operational. There are a variety of factors to take into consideration ranging from the cooling system capacity, to what phase your application requires.

Cooling System Capacity

The cooling system on your generator is extremely important, just like your vehicle, if you overheat the generator, it can lock up at worst and have declining efficiency as temperature rises as best. The question you need to ask your Edmonton power generator rental company is, “What is the cooling capacity of the heat exchangers on the unit you want to rent me, and is it correct for my application”. Usually, an engineer will ask you for operating conditions at the site you will operate the generator at, compare it to the specifications sheet of the heat exchanger and finally get back to you with an answer.

Power Phase

The phase of the electric power you require is a requirement to determining what generator fits your needs the best. If you are operating a generator in a rural or residential setting with a relatively small load, or have a limited budget, single phase would suit your needs. If you have high loads, three phase would likely be the best contender for your application. With a single phase system the AC voltage will briefly drop to zero during the cycle. Though we often can’t detect this drop as it occurs very quickly, equipment in a high load, commercial situation will. Three phase power has three “waves” instead of one. This means that the voltage will never drop to zero at any point during the cycle. This allows the three phase system to deliver more power to your equipment.

Voltage Output and Frequency

The voltage output your equipment requires is also extremely important to what generator will be selected for your application. Generally speaking, if you are attempting to power a residential home, you will most likely require a generator that provides power at 120 volts AC with a frequency of 60 Hz. If your application is in an industrial or mining and resources sector your generator might need to output 240 volts AC all the way to 480 volts AC with a frequency ranging 50 Hz or 60 Hz. Your best option is to get a list of equipment that your rental generator will need to power and determine the minimum generator specifications from there.

About the Author:RLN Energy Services is an Edmonton, Alberta based company that specializes in the sale and resale of heavy power equipment. It is a privately held corporation with a team of highly experienced & skilled technicians in mechanical and electrical industries. RLN Energy Services provides sales of various power system equipment that includes natural gas equipment, portable power plants, diesel generator sets, turbine powered equipment & more. Along with the sale of power equipment, they also focus on training specific services for the maintenance, safety, switching operations & associated tools in the industry.

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Rln Energy Services is an Edmonton, Alberta based corporation providing sales of heavy industrial or commercial power equipments.

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