Power Generation Technical Papers
In these technical papers, Cummins Power Generation experts share their insights on technology trends, specialized power applications, and other power generation topics. New technical papers will be added regularly, so please check this page often.
Our application experts have also compiled detailed manuals to assist you in identifying potential problems, and to help with the design of peripheral systems vital to the correct functioning of the generator. To learn more visit our Application Engineering Manuals.
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Recent Technical Papers:
- Transfer switch set up for reliability and efficiency, part 1: Transfer switch operation sequences (PT–7016-1, 172kb)
- Transfer switch set up for reliability and efficiency, part 2: Characteristics of power failures (PT–7016-2, 110kb)
- Transfer switch set up for reliability and efficiency, part 3: ATS settings for best operation (PT–7016-3, 157kb)
Technical Papers:
- Understanding EPA NSPS emissions regulations for stationary spark ignited engines (PT–8003, 468kb)
- Installation considerations for
IBC compliant generator sets (PT–8001, 1.5MB)
- Seismic and wind requirements for generator sets and transfer switches (PT–8002, 331kb)
Flexible interconnections for generator set AC power
cables and conduits (PT–6011, 179kb)- Bypass transfer switch mechanisms (PT–6013, 528kb)
- Generator set and UPS compatibility (PT–6014, 490kb)
- Sizing recommendations
for fire pump applications (PT–6010, 490kb)
- Generator set noise solutions:
Controlling unwanted noise from on–site power systems (PT–7015, 456kb)
- Protecting your power: Specifying outdoor generator enclosures (PT–7014, 318kb)
- Lessons in emergency power preparedness: Planning in the wake of Katrina (PT–7006, 349kb)
- Calculating generator reactances (PT–6008, 163kb)
- The case for waste to energy: Utilizing low–BTU reciprocating gas engine generators (PT–6015, 235kb)
- Digital control technology enhances power system reliability and performance (PT–7002, 312kb)
- Economic risk assessment drives standby power system decisions (PT–7005, 184kb)
- EPA emissions regulations: What they mean for standby, prime and distributed power systems (PT–304, 350kb)
- Evaluating cogeneration for your facility (PT–7018, 411kb)
- Grounding of AC generators and switching the neutral in emergency and standby power systems, part one (PT–6005, 257kb)
- Grounding of AC generators and switching the neutral in emergency and standby power systems, part two (PT–6006, 400kb)
- How to size a genset: Proper generator set sizing requires analysis of parameters and loads (PT–7007, 469kb)
Guidelines for ATS selection: How to choose the right transfer solution for your power application (PT–7012, 548kb)- Impact of leading power factor loads on synchronous alternators (PT–6001, 196kb)
- Lean–burn engine technology increases efficiency, reduces NOx emissions (PT–7009, 139kb)
- Maintenance is one key to diesel generator set reliability (PT–7004, 160kb)
- Rated power factor tests and installation acceptance of emergency and standby power systems (PT–6004, 164kb)
- Understanding Cummins Power Generation’s suggested
specifications for motor starting (PT–6000, 197kb)
