Applicable scene
For sites running more than 8 hours per day, remote mines, existing-unit replacement and multi-generator rotation.
In the same month, a standby generator set may run only a few hours, while a long-running prime generator set may already have run hundreds of hours. If the mine schedules maintenance only by calendar month, equipment under real high-intensity operation can easily miss its service window.
A more secure approach is to take the running hours as the main line and then superimpose the on-site environment. Heavy dust, humidity in the rainy season, unstable fuel quality, high altitude and high load operation may all cause the maintenance cycle to need to be advanced.
Items tied to running hours
- Engine oil, oil filter, diesel filter, air filter and oil-water separator.
- Coolant level, coolant quality, radiator cleaning and water line clamps.
- Belt tension, belt wear, fans, charging systems and starting batteries.
Site conditions can shorten the service window
- There is a lot of dust near the crushing and screening area, so the frequency of air filter and radiator inspections should be increased.
- During the rainy season, roads and fuel storage conditions are poor, and the risks of fuel moisture and sedimentation should be focused on.
- High altitude, high temperature and long-term high load operation will amplify heat dissipation and oil aging stress.
Record each generator in rotation separately
- Record the operating hours of each generator set separately, not only the total running time of the power station.
- Record the load factor, maintenance time, faults, and replaced spare parts for each generator set.
- During rotation, avoid leaving one generator set at low load for too long or forcing it to carry high load for too long.
