Assembly And Testing Of 3.5KVA Petrol Generator

Electrical Electronics Engineering | Industrial Physics | Physics

The assembly and testing process of a 3.5KVA petrol generator involve several steps to ensure its functionality and reliability. First, the generator’s components, including the engine, alternator, fuel tank, and control panel, are carefully assembled according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Each part must be securely connected and aligned to guarantee proper operation. Once assembled, the generator undergoes thorough testing to verify its performance and safety features. This includes testing the engine’s starting mechanism, checking the voltage output of the alternator, and ensuring that all electrical connections are secure. Additionally, load testing is conducted to assess the generator’s ability to handle various power loads efficiently. Any issues or defects discovered during testing are addressed and rectified before the generator is deemed ready for use. Proper assembly and meticulous testing are essential to ensure the reliability and functionality of the 3.5KVA petrol generator, providing users with a dependable power source for their needs.

An engine-generator or portable generator is the combination of an electrical generator and an engine (prime mover) mounted together to form a single piece of equipment. This combination is also called an engine-generator set or a gen-set. In many contexts, the engine is taken for granted and the combined unit is simply called a generator.

The essence of this project work is to reveal the importance of assembly and testing of a 3.5kva petrol generator.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COVER PAGE

TITLE PAGE

APPROVAL PAGE

DEDICATION

ACKNOWELDGEMENT

ABSTRACT

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT

OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
LIMITATION OF STUDY
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PROJECT

CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

THE ORIGIN OF ELECTRIC POWER GENERATOR AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE (I.C.E)
ORIGIN OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
ORIGIN OF ALTERNATORS

CHAPTER THREE

MATERIAL AND METHOD
METHOD
ASSEMBLY OF MAJOR PARTS OF PETROL GENERATOR AND THEIR MANTENANCE PROCEDURE
PRESTART CHECKLIST
HOW TO MAKE MIXED GASOLINE

CHAPTER FOUR

TESTING OF GENERATOR SET
AUTOMATIC STOPPING
EMERGENCY STOPPING
MAINTENANCE OF THE CRANKSHAFT CASE
IMPORTANCE OF GENERATOR
PROVIDING BACKUP SUPPORT INCREASE OF POWER FAILURE
FAULTS
GENERATOR SET OPERATION
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PRESENTATION OF DATA (GENERATOR PARTS)
INSTALLATION ANALYSIS

CHAPTER FIVE

CONCLUSION
RECOMMENDATION
REFERENCES

CHATPER ONE

1.0 INTRODUCTION

An electrical generator is a device, that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy. The resent conversion of electrical energy into mechanical energy is done by a motor. Motors and generators have many similarities, a generator forces electric charge to move though an external electric circuit but it does not create electricity or charge which is already present in the wire of winding. It is somehow analogous to a water pump which creates a flow of water but does not create the water suite.

The two main parts of a generator can be described in either mechanical or electrical terms.

MECHANICAL

Rotor: the rotating part of an electric mechine (generator).
Stator: the stationary part of an electrical machine (generator).

ELECTRICAL

Armature: the power producing component of an electrical machine in a generator, alternator or dynamo. The armature windings generates electrical current, this armature can be on either rotor or the stator.
Field: the magnetic field component of an electrical machine. The magnetic field of the dynamo or can be provided by either electro-magnetic or permanent mounted on either. The rotor or stator the magnetic field will magnet the rotor as it will be rotating inside. The magnet because power transferred into the field circuit is much less union in the armature circuit, the Alternating current (A.C) generators nearly always have the field winding only a small amount of field current must be moving rotor using scrip rings. The required current and the automatic voltage regulator (AVR) pass the generated current through the A.C cables.

1.2 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

A power plant is defined as a machine or assembly of equipment that generates and delivers a flow of mechanical or electrical energy. Focusing on electric power generator, the main equipment needed for the generation of electric power is the generator. During coupling, it is connected to a prime mover which runs it and the electricity is generated. The type of prime moves determines the type of power plant.

THE MAJOR TYPES OF POWER PLANT ARE

Steam power plant
Internal combustion engine power plant
Hydro-electric power plant
Gas turbine power plant
Nuclear power plant

1.3 AIM / OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY

The aim of this study is to produce a well functioning and tested 3.5kva generator.

The objectives are:

To maximize the availability of equipment (plant) for productive utilization.
To reduce the cost of production due to breakdown
To provide information on the cost and effectiveness of the generator
To ensure safety of personnel.

1.4 SCOPE OF THE STUDY

The scope of this study will be strictly restricted to the assembly and testing of a 3.5kva generating set.

1.5 LIMITATION OF STUDY

Many constraints limited the extent this work would have gone they are as follows

TIME-This is the time taken to run the entire research work.

We do not have all the time in our hands especially when we combine it with our regular academic work and other things

FINANCE: We do not have enough funds to execute this research work.
LACK OF INFORMATION: there is no information based like books on this topic but we being the first to write on this topic in Orlu campus did well with the few related ones found.

1.6 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

A generator will do you no good unless it will function to its desired capacity when you need it most. The best way to ensure that this happens is by having an accurate assembly and testing method.

This study preserves and restores equipment reliability by assembling actual components.