Application: Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG)
Related Industry: Nuclear
Lube Oil Heater: To protect the engine during startup the thermostatically controlled immersion heater is placed either in the lube oil sump or in a bypass tank. The heater maintains the lubricating oil at or near the generator’s normal operating temperature.
Water Jacket Heater: To protect the engine during startup the thermostatically controlled immersion heater is mounted in the standpipe or separate heating tank. When the engine is in standby mode, the heater is energized. The heated coolant flows through the engine warming the cylinders, cylinder heads, and other water-cooled engine components to minimize the high stress and increased wear when the engine is cold.
Watlow Solutions
Solution |
Value |
Lube Oil Heater |
Ensures the EDG does not become prematurely damaged during an emergency start-up situation. |
Water Jacket Heater |
Ensures the EDG does not become prematurely damaged during an emergency start-up situation. |
Important Thermal Considerations
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ASME Section III, NPT Stamped
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