Engine Exhaust Silencers – Design and Installation Do’s and Don’ts
Consider these do’s and don’ts to ensure proper design and installation of emergency generator exhaust silencers.
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How to Design Exhaust Pipe Penetrations Through a Wall or Roof
Exhaust pipe thimbles are the cleanest way to handle exhaust pipe penetrations through walls or roofs. Thimbles are designed to isolate the hot exhaust pipe from the structure, and to allow for a better termination at these penetrations. Important: Where the exhaust piping penetrates through a structure made of combustible materials, exhaust pipe thimbles are required by … Read more
What’s the Difference Between Exhaust Flex Connectors and Bellows?
Every emergency generator application includes an exhaust system designed to route exhaust gases out of the engine room. These exhaust systems consist of piping, elbows and, very importantly, flexible sections that must be used to account for the engine’s vibration, and also for the pipe growth experienced as the exhaust gases quickly rise to 800°F and more. If you are designing the exhaust system for an emergency generator, this article may keep you from making one of the most common mistakes that I see in the field.
This Emergency Generator Needs Service, STAT!
Hospital crews say black smoke at Southeastern Regional Medical Center is from overloaded generator near emergency room entrance. #Lumberton pic.twitter.com/xCjjjastsh — Evanne Armour (@Evanne8News) October 12, 2016