Application Design Considerations
General Knowledge 27 courses
Data Center Generator Design Considerations
Data Centers have been growing and evolving at a rapid pace. Designing for data center power generation needs has some unique application considerations. This course will break down common industry terminology the specifying engineer needs to…
Request a SessionPower Generation Fundamentals for Water Utility
Water Utility applications have unique power generation needs. This course will describe what factors to consider when designing a water utility emergency or non-emergency power system, as well as what to include in specifications so the…
Request a SessionProduct Guide Specification Basics
A specification outlines the technical requirements and performance expectations of equipment intended to be used in a particular application. In this course, we will discuss industry standard elements included in contract specifications, focusing particularly on the…
Request a SessionGaseous Generators - Practical Applications
Gaseous generators have different performance characteristics than diesel generators. It important to know what to specify when designing a standby power system in a natural gas application. Emissions requirements, fuel piping, and different types of engine…
Request a SessionGenerator Set Heat Management
Generators in both indoor and outdoor installations have multiple considerations for heat management. When the generator is not running, it needs to be at an optimal temperature for NFPA 110 compliant start times. On the other…
Request a SessionIndoor Generator Design Considerations
Indoor generator installations have multiple considerations for air flow, exhaust systems, and fuel delivery. Space available is always important as well as managing sound levels. It is important to use a sizing tool to optimize the…
Request a SessionGenerator Diesel Tank Basics, Considerations, and Options
Diesel fuel tanks serve as the source of stored energy on many generator sets. In this course, we explore the basic properties, types, and optional components of a diesel tank. We will also look at the…
Request a SessionGenerator Enclosure Basics, Considerations, and Options
Enclosures can be a critical component of your backup power system. In this course, we explore the basic properties, types, and optional components of a generator enclosure. We will also look at the codes and standards…
Request a SessionHurricane Rated Enclosure Design Considerations
Enclosures protect your backup power system. In this course, we explore the construction requirements of a hurricane rated generator enclosure. We will also look at the codes and standards that guide both the design and installation…
Request a SessionApplication of Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)
Automatic transfer switches can be complex in application. Attend this course if you want to know how to specify and where to apply the different types of automatic transfer switches. In this course we will explain…
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