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    Hi all,

    I am working on a biodiesel project in Cambodia. I am working with an Australian based NGO.

    I am building a small pilot plant withthe aim to supply biodiesel to run an small universities diesel generators.

    The Uni provides free education for all rural Cambodians, who would normally not get access to any education. Currently the entire uni is powered by two diesel generators, which provide limited power during the day, and no power past 8pm. Things are tough at the uni, and this project aims to generate a little more income for them, and also allow for the use of electricity for fans, lights and computers all day long.

    ANY help that members of this board can provide wil be GREATLY appreciated.

    I am listing the 2 types of generators used at the uni. I am allowed to produce B100 and trial it on the smaller gen first. Obviously the uni is very apprehensive about using the product on the larger gen, as it was donated by a donot country, and if it was damaged the uni would be in a VERY bad situation.

    Ive been advised by some BD producers to begin by using B20 on the smaller gen, and advancing to B100. Then replicate this, once successful, on the larger gen.

    I would like to list the specs of the gens here, and just get some reassurance from members, who have some experience in this area, if these gens are OK to use BD100 with.
    Many thanks for any opinions.

    Smal Gen specs.

    S195
    7.5 KVA
    I-h rating output 9.7 KW 2000r/min
    Net mass 145 kg
    Rugao Engine Works, Peoples Republic of China

    Large Gen specs.

    50/60 KVA
    7.5KVA x 2
    57.4 KW 1800 min
    200/220V 144/157A
    100/110V 75/68.2A
    6,494L
    Japan
    3686KG


    Should running BD in these diesel gens be OK?
    Thanks!

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    Re: Advice on generators

    YES.
    Depending on length of service on Petroleum Diesel, the fuel system may benefit from frequent fuel filter changes as the microbes in the tank are sent to the fuel filter after the biodiesel kills them off. In cars, this takes only one or 2 tanks to clear, but in stationary engines ,there is no fuel movement in the tank. This may not be an issue for you, or may continue for much longer.

    If possible, monitor the fuel pressure/vacuum at the IP inlet, to determine the optimum fuel filter change point.
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    • #3
      Re: Advice on generators

      Check out this site for some info on the 195

      Utterpower.com

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