Investigating Diesel Generator Smoke
JS Power Limited
We specialise in Sales, Servicing, Refurbishment, Maintenance and Repair of Diesel, Biodiesel and Hybrid Generators
Address Diesel Generator Smoke and Prolong Your Generator’s Life
Diesel smoke is an engine symptom that indicates that an engine is not running well, and should be taken as a warning that there may be a problem that could potentially shorten the engine life or increase operating costs unless prompt remedial action is taken.
The smoke may be caused by a simple problem, poor combustion efficiency, or excessive idling, stop-start operation, or short run times. At the other end of the scale, it may be your last chance to act, before a catastrophic engine failure occurs (e.g. piston seizure, valve or turbocharger failure). Under most operating conditions, a diesel engine in good condition should produce no visible smoke from the exhaust.
A short puff of smoke when an engine is suddenly loaded may be acceptable to older technology diesel engines. This is due to the lag before the turbocharger speed and airflow is able to match the volume of diesel injected into the cylinders. In modern diesel engines, no smoke at all should be evident.
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1 年Hence a PPM service contract is essential. Don't wait until it fails as this will happen when you need it most, then the cost of repair/unavailability/reputation/etc will be far more than the cost of a service. Prevention is better than cure.