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Generator Sizing

Standby and prime-rated diesel generator sizing data from 20kW to 2000kW per NEMA MG1 and ISO 8528-1. Includes standby vs prime kW, kVA rating, motor starting kVA (skVA), fuel consumption, altitude derating (3.5%/1000ft), and ambient temperature derating (3%/10C above 40C) per major manufacturer specifications.

Mechanical Engineering4 sections20 sample rowsKey: rating_kw

Attributes

standby_kwkW
prime_kwkW
rated_kva_standbykVA
rated_voltage_V
phasesdimensionless
power_factordimensionless
starting_skvakVA
alt_derate_pct_per_1000ft%/1000ft
temp_derate_pct_per_10C_above_40C%/10C
fuel_consumption_gph_full_loadgal/hr
notes

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