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Effective Methods for Diagnosing and Resolving Faults in Diesel Generator Sets Dec 20, 2024

Effective Methods for Diagnosing and Resolving Faults in Diesel Generator Sets

 

The Excel sheet below provides a guide for common diesel generator fault diagnosis, offering quick troubleshooting methods for addressing typical diesel generator problems.

 

Diesel generator troubleshooting

 

Fault Phenomenon

Cause

Solution

Engine Fails to Start

Air in the fuel pipe

Remove air from the pipe

 

Speed signal interrupted

Check the sensor and cable

 

Controller power disconnected or reversed

Check the power supply and wiring

 

Governing mechanism transmission rod stuck at zero

Reinstall and adjust

 

Controller output current limit value is too low

Adjust the fuel supply potentiometer clockwise

 

External input protection is activated

Check whether the system fault input terminal is always at a high level

Engine Overstarts

Actuator and engine fuel mechanism misaligned

Check and reinstall or adjust

 

Zero positions of actuator and mechanism mismatch

Reinstall and adjust

 

Controller speed setting too high

Reduce the set speed

 

Improper controller parameter adjustment

Increase "GAIN" and "STAB" appropriately

 

Controller output current limit value too high

Adjust the fuel supply potentiometer counterclockwise

Engine Speed Unstable

Transmission rod between actuator and rack sticks or gaps

Check and reinstall, and lubricate the actuator bearings with engine oil

 

Excessive engine load

Reduce the engine load

 

Loose or worn speed sensor

Tighten or replace the sensor

 

Incorrect speed sensor installation gap

Check and reinstall (around 0.8 mm)

 

Improper controller parameter adjustment

- If high-frequency vibration (>10 Hz), decrease "GAIN" and "STAB".

 

 

- If low-frequency oscillation (<1 Hz), increase "GAIN" and "STAB".

Engine Stops Automatically

Controller power supply interrupted

Check the power supply and cables

 

Speed feedback signal interrupted

Check the sensor and cables

 

Speed setting signal interrupted

Check the remote potentiometer and cables

 

Actuator cable open or short circuit

Check the actuator and cables

 

Engine fuel supply interrupted

Refuel and remove air from the fuel pipe

 

Overspeed protection activated with low frequency set

Reset the overspeed protection frequency

Engine Fails to Stop

Zero positions of actuator and fuel mechanism mismatch

Check and reinstall or adjust

 

Fuel transmission mechanism stuck

Check and reinstall or clean the mechanism

 

Controller power cannot be disconnected

Check the power supply and connection cables

Engine Speed Cannot Be Adjusted

Fuel transmission mechanism stuck

Check, readjust, or clean the injection system

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