Diesel Generator Set Maintenance and Parts Replacement

The materials of a diesel generator set undergo complex chemical or physical changes when in contact with engine oil, cooling water, diesel fuel, and air. Additionally, various auxiliary materials are prone to contamination and consumption during operation, making maintenance essential. Regular maintenance extends the service life and improves the operational efficiency of diesel generator sets, with parts replacement being a critical aspect of this process.

Any malfunction in a generator part can affect the entire unit’s operation, so careful attention is required. Maintenance should be planned, targeted, and thorough.

Types of Generator Parts

1.Imported Engine Parts:

Cummins series, Wiman series, Perkins series, Volvo series, Doosan Daewoo series, Mitsubishi series

2.Domestic Engine Parts:

Dongfeng Cummins series, Chongqing Cummins series, Shangchai series, Yuchai series, Weichai Deutz series, Wuxi Power series

3.Generator Parts:

Stamford series, Marathon series, Leroy-Somer series, Engga series

4.Generator Consumables:

Air filters, diesel filters, oil filters, oil-water separators, CD/CF/CG grade lubricants, rust inhibitors, etc.

5.Typical Spare Parts:

Cylinder liners, pistons, piston rings, intake/exhaust valves, front/rear oil seals, crankshafts, crankshaft bearings, connecting rods, connecting rod bearings, turbochargers, fuel injection pumps, gaskets, oil pans, upper/lower thrust washers, cylinder blocks, cylinder heads, cylinder head gaskets, tappets, pushrods, bearings, oil pumps, rocker arms, battery chargers, starters, brackets, pulleys, camshafts, camshaft gears, water pumps, oil return pipes, flywheel housings, electronic governor actuators, electronic governors, stop solenoids, intercoolers, oil coolers, voltmeters, ammeters, float chargers, batteries, ABB air switches, ATS cabinets, parallel operation cabinets, etc.

Maintenance Guidelines

Personnel responsible for generator maintenance must carefully read the Diesel Generator Safety Operation and Maintenance Manual provided by the manufacturer and follow technical requirements during maintenance.

When replacing parts, operations should be conducted in a planned and step-by-step manner. Appropriate tools and force should be used. After disassembly, all components must be kept clean and coated with anti-rust oil or grease to prevent corrosion. Attention should be paid to the relative positions of detachable parts, structural features of non-detachable parts, assembly clearances, and adjustment methods. The diesel engine and its accessories must also be kept clean and intact.

Since 1982, Dingbo Generator has been a generator set manufacturer qualified by the "National Internal Combustion Engine Quality Supervision and Inspection Center". The product quality has passed the IS09001 quality system standard certification. And obtained the qualification certificate for self-operated import and export. Over the years, Dingbo units have been widely used in all walks of life, and have won the network access qualification of the Ministry of Information Industry, the network access qualification of the Ministry of Radio and Television, the network access qualification of CNPC, the network access qualification of China Mobile, and the manufacturing qualification of marine units. In 2016, Dingbo was awarded the Certificate of Qualified Supplier of China Nuclear Power Group. Dingbo Generator has been cooperating with Shangchai Power for many years. In 2009, it became the OEM partner of Shangchai Power in China. Dingbo generator VOLVO unit ranks the top three in the Asia-Pacific sales volume, and is the core OEM partner of Sweden Volvo in the Asia-Pacific region. If any question please feel free to visit our website https://www.dieselgeneratortech.com/ or send email to [email protected].