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    As covered in my previous blog post, all diesel-powered generators should be loaded to at least 30% of their standby nameplate rating when exercised during their monthly test....
    April 3, 2014
    What happens to an engine when it is exercised without a load, or is allowed to exceed the manufacturer’s recommended delay for a cool-down after shedding its load?
    March 16, 2014
    We have not seen any empirical evidence demonstrating that increased testing of emergency power supply systems (EPSS) over and above what has been approved for inclusion in the...
    March 3, 2014
    Performing risk analysis in place of an arc flash study
    Feb. 13, 2014
    The debate over installing fusible links (valves) in the fuel oil supply (FOS) line between the main storage tank and day tank(s).
    Feb. 4, 2014

    Dan Chisholm Sr.

    Proposed generator testing for health care facilities discussed
    Jan. 21, 2014
    Q. Our fire inspector just gave us a pink slip because we didn’t have an emergency shut off for our generators. Is this valid?A. Yes, if the inspector is citing NFPA 110, Standard...
    Jan. 6, 2014