The fuel consumption of an emergency power generator

When you purchase a generator from ABATO Motoren, it is generally always equipped with a built-in fuel tank. However, depending on your project, it may be wise to rent an external fuel tank. This article takes a closer look at the factors that determine fuel consumption and what can be done to make the fuel consumption of a generator as efficient as possible.

Factors that determine consumption

The fuel consumption of your emergency power generator mainly depends on the type of generator and the load capacity. For example, a 20 kVA generator at full power consumes an average of 4 liters of diesel per hour and a 400 kVA generator an average of 80 liters per hour. ABATO Motoren is happy to advise you on the fuel consumption of the generator you require. However, there are a number of important questions to ask for efficient fuel management:

1. How often should the generator be refueled? This depends on the aforementioned consumption, the number of operating hours that the generator makes and the content of the fuel tank.
2. Do you have the time and resources to maintain the fuel level yourself?
3. Is the generator easy enough to reach and accessible enough to refuel yourself, or does it require a specialist?

ABATO Motoren supplies ofar in general emergency power generators. These are aggregates that only turn on when the main power source no longer supplies electricity. This means that the generator generally consumes relatively little fuel compared to a generator that has to supply power continuously. ABATO Motoren is continuously optimizing and innovating its generators. With this we ensure that these burden the environment as little as possible. Here are some ways in which we optimize the fuel consumption of our generators.

Continuous innovation

Our trained engineers are constantly working on projects that contribute to optimizing the fuel consumption of our emergency power generators. The engines that are built on the emergency power generators are purchased from supplier Weichai or Moteurs Baudouin, ABATO Motors works together with these suppliers and optimizes these engines to comply with the latest environmental and safety legislation for an increasingly economical engine.

Smart control cabinets

The control boxes that are used to let the generator know when to switch on are equipped with the latest software. This ensures that the generator switches on and off. In combination with an Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), it detects when the power drops and switches the generator on and off automatically. Thanks to this technology, the generator only switches on when necessary and therefore only consumes fuel when it is really needed. In addition, all ABATO Motoren engines are suitable for HVO 100. HVO stands for Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil. This fuel is produced from waste, residual oils and fats.

Maintenance and service

In addition to the generators, ABATO Motoren also supplies the associated maintenance. By ensuring that the aggregate functions optimally, fuel consumption can be kept to a minimum. For more information about the various services that ABATO Motoren provides regarding emergency power generators, please visit our service page. In addition, you can directly calculate the price of maintenance on your generator by using our maintenance calculator.