TP-6069 6/03A-4 Appendix
Appendix C Generator Set Output Ratings ProcedureKohler Co. develops the kilowatt output rating of aKohler r
marine generator set based upon the calculations
specified in ISO 3046 and ISO 8528-1. The calculations
correct for environmental variables encountered in a
generator set installation. Figure 1 outlines the
calculations. Figure2 contains examples of how heat
variables affect generator set ratings.
Generator Output corrected = Generator Output observed x Correction Factor
Output power is expected to be within ±5% of the specified rating when corrected to reference conditions.
Correction factors are determined using the following formulas:
1. For naturally aspirated compression-ignition engines (power limited by excess air):
C.F.= [1.175 (29.2 / Dry Barometer in. Hg)1(Temperature _F + 460/537).75 --.175]
x Alternator Efficiency Reference / Alternator Efficiency Observed
2. For turbocharged compression ignition engines:
C.F.= [1.175 (29.2 / Barometer Observed in. Hg).7 (Temperature _F + 460/537)2--.175]
x Alternator Efficiency Reference / Alternator Efficiency Observed
3. For turbocharged and intercooled compression ignition engines:
C.F.= [1.175 (29.2 / Barometer Observed in. Hg).7 (Temperature _F + 460/537)1.2 --.175]
x Alternator Efficiency Reference / Alternator Efficiency Observed
Reference conditions:
Temperature:77_F; Pressure: 29.2 in. Hg dry barometer.
Kohler sound shield increases ambient intake air approx. 12_F
Approximate derates:
Temperature:approximately 1% per 10_F (turbocharged engines have a greater derate);
Pressure (altitude): approximately 4% per 1000 ft. (1 in. Hg)
Figure 1 Generator Output
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
6.0
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
6.9
7.0
7.1
7.2
7.3
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7.5
7.6
7.7
7.8
7.9
8.0
75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120
Temperature(_F)
77
60 Hz
50 Hz
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