Common Uses for Commercial Diesel Generators

Commercial diesel generators are an essential piece of industrial equipment in many industries, providing power generation during blackouts as well as for operations at sea and in remote areas. Here are some common uses for diesel generators in a wide range of industries throughout the world. 

Why are Diesel Generators So Desirable?

When looking at power generation, diesel generators are the go-to option for a number of important reasons. They’re incredibly durable even in tough environments like those common in the mining, agricultural and marine industries, and require minimal maintenance. They have a long lifespan, are very fuel-efficient and run on a fuel type that is widely available throughout the world. While they are commonly used as backup power sources, they can also run as primary and standby power generators, making them very versatile. 

Who Uses Diesel Generators?

• Power plants – When the grid goes down, the plant itself has to stay running to keep essential systems and industrial equipment online like pumps, fans, battery chargers, hydraulic units, and even spillway controls. Considerable backup power is needed to perform repairs and back start the system, a process needed to restore the grid itself. 
• Facilities management – Office buildings, shopping malls, apartment buildings, hotels and resorts all need a constant supply of power at all times. On-site power generation through backup generators keeps escalators and elevators running, keeps emergency lighting on, runs heating and cooling equipment and supplies power to other essential electronic systems like security systems. This not only keeps the building operable and accessible but ensures the safety of all who are inside it. 
• The medical industry – When lives are at stake, hospitals and medical centers can’t afford to have power. Diesel generators supply reliable, clean energy that keeps life support systems, diagnostic equipment, and operating theatre lights on at all times. Backup power generation systems also ensure that this sensitive equipment isn’t damaged by fluctuations on the grid. 
• The construction industry – New construction projects take months before they can be safely connected to the grid, so diesel generators supply power to construction sites during these critical months. They power lighting and security as well as industrial equipment like compressors, breakers, and computer systems. 
• The mining industry – Did you know that more than 70% of all power generation on mining operations are met by diesel generators? These machines power critical systems like ventilation, pumps and mine cooling systems as well as computers and housing on sites that are too remote and too power-hungry to connect to the grid. 
• Data centers – We live in a data-driven society and data centers form a critical hub for storing, securing, processing and handling sensitive information for almost every single industry in the world, including banks, financial companies, medical facilities and more. For this reason, they have to run all day and night, every day without fail in order to prevent the failure of data processes or even data loss. 

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