Generator Set Ratings; Continuous Operating Power (Cop); Prime Power (Prp); Emergency Standby Power (Esp) - Kohler KD62V12 Operation And Maintenance Manual

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5.3 Generator set ratings

The following generator set ratings are defined by the standard ISO 8528-1:2005.
The classifications according to ISO 8528-1: 2005 are intended to help to improve the under-
standing between manufacturer and customer.

5.3.1 Continuous Operating Power (COP)

Continuous power is defined as being the maximum power which the generating set is capable of
delivering continuously whilst supplying a constant electrical load when operated for an unlimited
number of hours per year under the agreed operating conditions with the maintenance intervals
and procedures being carried out as prescribed by the manufacturer.

5.3.2 Prime Power (PRP)

Prime power is defined as being the maximum power which a generating set is capable of deliv-
ering continuously whilst supplying a variable electrical load when operated for an unlimited
number of hours per year under the agreed operating conditions with the maintenance intervals
and procedures being carried out as prescribed by the manufacturer.

5.3.3 Emergency Standby Power (ESP)

Emergency standby power is defined as the maximum power available during a variable electrical
power sequence, under the stated operating conditions, for which a generating set is capable of
delivering in the event of a utility power outage or under test conditions for up to 200 h of operation
per year with the maintenance intervals and procedures being carried out as prescribed by the
manufacturers.

5.3.4 Time between overhaul (TBO)

The designation of the average duration until the Diesel engine is revised.
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