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

• Remote Radiator Systems
• Guide to Generator Set Installations in Areas of Seismic Activity
• Above Ground Sub-Base Fuel Tanks
• 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
• Dual Fuel Natural Gas & LPG Generator Systems
• Nursing Home Applications for Generator Systems
• FEMA Recommendations for Generator Set Installations

Applicable Codes

• 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

Emissions

• EPA Emissions Standards for Emergency Standby Diesel Generator Sets
• EPA Emissions Standards for NON - Emergency Standby Generator Sets

Fuel Types

• Guide to Delivering Gas to Gas Fueled Generator Sets
• Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) with Diesel Generator Systems

Generator & ATS Maintenance

• 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

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

Residential

• 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

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