General Description - FG Wilson OLYMPIAN 1001 Series Manual

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This generating set has been designed as a complete package
to provide superior performance and reliability.
Each generating set is provided with a Rating Label generally
affixed to the alternator housing. This label contains the
information needed to identify the generating set and its
operating characteristics. This information includes, but is not
limited to, the model number, serial number, output
characteristics such as voltage, phase and frequency, output
rating in kVA and kW, and rating type (basis of the rating). For
reference, this information is repeated on the Technical Data
Sheet provided with the Technical Manual. The model and
serial numbers uniquely identify the generating set.
The diesel engine powering the generating set has been
chosen for its reliability and the fact that it has been specifically
designed for powering generating sets. The engine is of the
heavy duty industrial type with 4 stroke or 2 stroke
compression ignition and is fitted with all accessories to
provide a reliable power supply.
The engine electrical system is either 12 or 24 volts DC
depending on the size of the set.
The engine cooling system is comprised of a radiator, a high
capacity pusher fan and a thermostat. The alternator has its
own internal fan to cool the alternator components.
The output electrical power is produced by an alternator fine
tuned to the output of this generating set.
The engine and alternator are coupled together and mounted
on a heavy duty steel baseframe. Except for the largest sets,
this baseframe includes a fuel tank with a capacity of
approximately 8 hours operation at full load. An extended
capacity fuel tank of approximately 24 hours operation may be
fitted instead.
The generating set is fitted with vibration isolators which are
designed to reduce engine vibration being transmitted to the
foundation on which the generating set is mounted. These
isolators are fitted between the engine/alternator feet and the
baseframe. Alternately, on larger models the engine/alternator
is rigidly mounted on the baseframe and the vibration isolators
are supplied loose to be fitted between the baseframe and the
foundation.
An exhaust silencer is provided loose for installation with the
generating sets. The silencer and exhaust system reduce the
noise emission from the engine and can direct exhaust gases
to safe outlets.
One of several types of control systems and panels may be
fitted to control the operation and output of the set and to
protect the set from possible malfunctions. Section 4 of this
manual provides detailed information on these systems and
will aid in identification of the control system fitted on the
generating set.
To protect the alternator, a suitably rated circuit breaker
selected for the generating set model and output rating is
supplied mounted in a steel enclosure.
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