A generator set is a piece of equipment that is used to generate electricity autonomously in the event of power failures, in places where there is no access to the electricity grid or in situations where an alternative energy source is required.
The operation of a generator set is relatively simple. It consists of the combination of a motor and an electric generator. The engine is responsible for transforming the chemical energy of the fuel (usually gasoline or diesel) into mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is transmitted through a shaft that is connected to the electrical generator. The generator is responsible for transforming mechanical energy into electrical energy.
The electricity generation process in a generator set starts when the engine is started. Once the engine is running, it begins to generate mechanical energy that is transmitted to the generator. The generator, in turn, begins to generate electricity. The electrical energy produced by the generator is regulated and controlled by a voltage and frequency control system.