Information Sheets

To fulfill our commitment to be the leading supplier in the power generation industry, the RP Power team ensures they are always up-to-date with the current power industry standards as well as industry trends.

As a service, our Information Sheets are circulated on a regular basis to existing and potential power customers to maintain their awareness of changes and developments in standards, codes and technology within the power industry.

Applications

• Ease of Generator Application Expansion with Total Integrated Power Systems
• Using Off-Peak Utility Rates to Charge Battery/UPS Standby Systems
• Selecting a Three-Phase or Single-Phase Generator System
• Generator System Backup Managing Brownouts
• Generator System Operation During High Ambient Temperatures
• Generator Set Systems Installed On Top of Tall Buildings
• Generator Set Systems Installed On Top of Tall Buildings
• Importance of Grounding Standby Generator Systems
• Generator Systems Built to Withstand High Winds
• FEMA Recommendations for Generator Set Installations
• Generator Sets Designed for Running in Marine Applications
• Docking Stations and Selector Switches within a Generator Systems
• Generator Systems Within a Microgrid System
• US Power Outages and The Necessity for Standby Generators
• Wastewater Treatment Applications for Generator Set Systems
• Generator Systems & Energy Storage Using Lithium-ion Batteries
• Selective Coordination of Circuit Breakers
• Thermal Blankets Used Within a Generator System
• Selecting PMG Excitation Within a Generator System
• Defining Ratings for Generator Systemss
• Nursing Home Applications for Generator Set Systems
• Otto Cycle Principal of Engines Used in Generator Set Systems
• Closed-Loop Control Systems on Gaseous Generators
• Balancing Loads on Three-Phase Generator Systems
• Tier 4 Certified Generator Systems Addressing PM in Cylinder
• Remote Annunciation and Generator System Alarm Indication
• Total Generator Application Equipment Service & Maintenance
• Winterization Packages for Diesel Generator Sets
• Remote Radiator Systems
• Guide to Generator Set Installations in Areas of Seismic Activity
• Above Ground Sub-Base Fuel Tanks
• Generators in Oil & Gas Applications
• Specifying a Generator Set for a Data Center
• Generators in Healthcare Facilities
• Selective Coordination of Circuit Breakers
• Engine Block Heaters for Generator Sets
• Differences Between 80% and 100% - Rated Circuit Breakers
• Concrete Platforms and Mounting Arrangements for Generator Sets
• Uninterrupted Power Systems (UPS) - What They Are and Where They Are Required
• Ground Fault Interrupters
• Short Circuit & Overload Protection Devices Within an Electrical System
• Sound Attenuation of Generator Set System

Applicable Codes

• Data Center UL 3223 Standards For Generator Set Systems
• Defining Ratings for Generator Systems
• Importance of Grounding Standby Generator Systems
• NFPA 110 Levels 1 and 2 Standards for Generator Systems
• Stationary Engine Generator Assemblies to UL2200
• Protected Above-Ground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids Covered by UL 2085
• EGSA Technician Training for Generator Set Systems

Emissions

• EPA Requirements for Diesel Generator Systems in Data Centers
• EPA Emissions Standards for Emergency Standby Diesel Generator Sets
• EPA Emissions Standards for NON - Emergency Standby Generator Sets

Fuel Types

• Hydrogen Fueled Engines for Generator Systems
• Dual Fuel Natural Gas & LPG Generator Systems
• Gas Scrubbers for Gaseous Fueled Generator Sets
• Guide to Delivering Gas to Gas Fueled Generator Sets
• Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) with Diesel Generator Systems

Generator 101

• Generator 101 (Part 1) Ohm’s Law, Electrical Voltage, and Conductivity
• Generator 101 (Part 2) Generator Single and Three Phase Formulas
• Generator 101 (Part 3) The Advantages of a Brushless Generator
• Generator 101 (Part 4) 12-Wire Brushless Generator Voltages

Generator & ATS Maintenance

• Lubrication Oil Make-up Systems
• Troubleshooting Gaseous Generator Systems
• Servicing Diesel Particulate Filters on Diesel Generator Systems
• Ignition System Maintenance on Gaseous Generator Systems
• Trouble Shooting Diesel Generator Sets
• Fuel Maintenance for Diesel Generator Sets
• Coolant Fluid Options for Generator Systems Sets
• Cold Climate Considerations for Generators Sets
• Battery Charging Systems Recommended for Standby Generator Sets
• Motor Starting - Sustained and Instantaneous Voltage Dip
• Arc Flash Protection Boundary During ATS Service
• Key Reasons for Planned Maintenance
• Auto Transfer Switch Service and Maintenance
• Maintenance of a Generator Set Systems Batteries
• Wet Stacking and How to Avoid It
• The Importance of Maintaining a Generator's Cooling System

Monitoring Devices

• Predicting Generator Failure Issues by Remote Monitoring
• Typical Monitoring Devices for Generator Set Systems

Paralleling

• The Paralleling of Generator Systems - Basics, Applicable UL Codes and When to Use

Rental

• Typical Specifications of Rental Generator Set Systems
• Safety Guidelines for Rental Generator Set Systems

Residential

• Residential Standby Applications Using Battery Power
• Generator Sets for Residential Applications
• Selection of Residential Standby Generators
• Reliable Residential Power During Extended Outages

Sizing

• Key Factors In Sizing Generator Set Systems

Testing

• The Effect of Power Factor on a Electrical System
• Thermal Imaging Tests on Generator Set Systems

Transfer Switches

• 30-Cycle Rated Transfer Switches & Withstand Ratings
• Types of ATS's and Application in Generator Set Systems
• Service Entrance Rated Transfer Switches
• Three Cycle vs. Series Rated Automatic Transfer Switches
• When to Switch the Transfer Switch Neutral