Generator Glossary
Complete A-Z glossary of diesel generator terminology.
Diesel Generator Knowledge Base
The definitive 120-page reference for diesel generator technology, standards, and engineering. Curated by the HuaQuan Power engineering team with 180+ patents and 170+ countries of field experience.
Featured Articles
What Is an Alternator?
How a diesel generator alternator works.
Prime Power vs Standby Power
Generator ratings per ISO 8528.
What Is AVR?
How automatic voltage regulators work.
What Is a Governor?
Mechanical vs electronic speed control.
ISO 8528 Standard
Generator performance classes & testing.
EPA Tier 4 Standards
Emission compliance for generators.
Cummins Engine Series
QSB, QSL, QSX, QSK lineup.
Perkins Engine Series
400-4000 series generator engines.
Yuchai Generator Engines
China's leading generator power source.
Diesel Generator Working Principle
How diesel generators produce electricity.
kVA to kW Conversion
Power factor, formulas, reference tables.
Core Components (Engine) (20)
- What is a Diesel Generator
- What is a Diesel Engine
- What is an Engine Block
- What is a Crankshaft
- What is Piston & Connecting Rod
- What is a Cylinder Head
- What is Fuel Injection System
- What is a Turbocharger
- What is an Intercooler
- What is a Radiator
- What is a Water Pump
- What is an Oil Pump
- What is a Fuel Pump
- What is a Starter Motor
- What is a Charging Alternator
- What is a Flywheel
- What is ECM (Engine Control Module)
- What is a Speed Sensor
- What is a Temperature Sensor
- What is a Pressure Sensor
Electrical Systems (20)
- What is a Stator
- What is a Rotor
- What is an Exciter
- What is Brushless Excitation
- What is PMG
- What is AVR
- What is a Circuit Breaker
- What is a Rectifier
- What is a Synchronization Panel
- What is Load Sharing
- What is Power Factor Correction
- What is Harmonic Distortion
- What is Voltage Dip
- What is Frequency Regulation
- What is Reactive Power
- What is Apparent Power
- What is Active Power
- kVA vs kW
- What is the Power Triangle
- What is Grounding System
Engine Brand Series (15)
- Cummins QSK Series
- Cummins QSX Series
- Cummins KTA Series
- Cummins NTA Series
- Perkins 4000 Series
- Perkins 2000 Series
- Perkins 1100 Series
- MTU Series 2000
- MTU Series 4000
- Volvo Penta Generator Engines
- Mitsubishi Generator Engines
- Doosan Generator Engines
- Weichai Generator Engines
- Shanghai Diesel Engine Series
- Deutz Generator Engines
Alternator Brand Series (10)
Standards & Certifications (10)
Generator Applications (20)
- What is Prime Power Generator
- What is a Standby Generator
- What is Continuous Power Generator
- What is an Emergency Generator
- What is a Portable Generator
- What is a Trailer-Mounted Generator
- What is a Soundproof Generator
- What is a Containerized Generator
- What is Cogeneration (CHP)
- What is Trigeneration (CCHP)
- What is a Biogas Generator
- What is a Hybrid Generator System
- What is Solar Diesel Hybrid
- What is BESS
- What is a Microgrid
- What is Load Shedding
- What is Peak Shaving
- What is Demand Response
- What is Island Mode
- What is Grid Parallel Operation
Glossaries & Reference (12)
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