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	[[File:Yukon energy-whitehorse tour-5499.jpg\|thumbnail\|300px\|right\| Diesel generator owned and operated by Yukon Energy in Whitehorse Yukon, Canada <ref> “A Tour of Yukon Energy’s Whitehorse Power Plants.” [Online]. Available: http://explorenorth.com/wordpress/a-tour-of-yukon-energys-whitehorse-power-plants/. [Accessed: 28-Mar-2014].</ref>]]		[[File:Yukon energy-whitehorse tour-5499.jpg\|thumbnail\|300px\|right\| Figure 1. Diesel generator owned and operated by Yukon Energy in Whitehorse Yukon, Canada <ref> “A Tour of Yukon Energy’s Whitehorse Power Plants.” [Online]. Available: http://explorenorth.com/wordpress/a-tour-of-yukon-energys-whitehorse-power-plants/. [Accessed: 28-Mar-2014].</ref>]]
			<onlyinclude>'''Diesel generators''' produce electricity by burning [[diesel]] [[fuel]], often in remote locations. These machines use a combination of an [[electric generator]] and a [[Diesel engine\|diesel engine]] to generate electricity.</onlyinclude> Diesel generators convert some of the [[Chemical energy\|chemical energy]], contained by the diesel fuel, to [[mechanical energy]] through [[combustion]]. This mechanical energy then rotates a crank to produce electricity. Electric charges are induced in the wire by moving it through a [[magnetic field]]. In an [[electric generator]] application, two polarized magnets usually produce the [[magnetic field]]. A wire is then wound around the [[crankshaft]] of the diesel generator many times, which is placed between the magnets and in the magnetic field. When the diesel engine rotates the crankshaft, the wires are then moved throughout the magnetic field, which can induce electric charges in the [[circuit]]. As an approximation, a diesel generator burns 0.4 [[L]] of diesel per [[kWh]] produced. The diesel engine used is a type of [[internal combustion engine]]. Unlike a [[gasoline engine]], the diesel engine uses the heat of compression to ignite and burn the fuel that has been injected into the injection chamber. The Diesel cycle can be seen in Figure 2, which shows the thermodynamic processes involved in one full revolution. In general, diesel engines have the highest [[thermal efficiency]] out any internal combustion engine, which allow to achieve an approximate percentage of the [[Carnot efficiency]]. Diesel engines can operate off of many [[hydrocarbon derivative\|derivative]]s of [[crude oil]]. The fuels a diesel engine may use for combustion include [[natural gas]], [[alcohol]]s, [[gasoline]], [[wood gas]] and diesel.<ref> Annaratone D., Steam Generators: Descirption and Design. Milano: Springer, 2007.</ref>
	<onlyinclude>'''Diesel generators''' ~~are very useful machines that~~ produce electricity by burning [[diesel]] [[fuel]]. These machines use a combination of an [[electric generator]] and a [[Diesel engine\|diesel engine]] to generate electricity.</onlyinclude> Diesel generators convert some of the [[Chemical energy\|chemical energy]], contained by the diesel fuel, to [[~~Mechanical energy\|~~mechanical energy]] through [[combustion]]. This mechanical energy then rotates a crank to produce electricity. Electric charges are induced in the wire by moving it through a [[magnetic field]]. In an [[electric generator]] application, two polarized magnets usually produce the [[magnetic field]]. A wire is then wound around the [[crankshaft]] of the diesel generator many times, which is placed between the magnets and in the magnetic field. When the diesel engine rotates the crankshaft, the wires are then moved throughout the magnetic field, which can induce electric charges in the [[circuit]]. ~~A general rule of thumb is that~~ a diesel generator ~~will use~~ 0.4 [[L]] of diesel per [[kWh]] produced. The diesel engine used is ~~essentially an~~ [[internal combustion engine]]. Unlike a [[gasoline engine]], the diesel engine uses the heat of compression to ignite and burn the fuel that has been injected into the injection chamber. In general, diesel engines have the highest [[thermal efficiency]] out any internal combustion engine, which allow to achieve an approximate percentage of the [[Carnot efficiency]]. Diesel engines can operate off of many [[hydrocarbon derivative\|derivative]]s of [[crude oil]]. The fuels a diesel engine may use for combustion include [[natural gas]], [[alcohol]]s, [[gasoline]], [[wood gas]] and diesel.<ref> Annaratone D., Steam Generators: Descirption and Design. Milano: Springer, 2007.</ref>		[[File:Diagrama PV del Ciclo de Diesel.svg.png\|center\|thumb\|262x262px\|Figure 2. [[Pressure volume diagram]] of the Diesel thermodynamic cycle <ref>Wikimedia Commons (2024). (Accessed May 21, 2026). ''Diagrama PV del Ciclo de Diesel.'' [Online]. Available: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Diagrama_PV_del_Ciclo_de_Diesel.svg</ref>]]

	==Versatility==		==Versatility==
	Diesel generators are used in many versatile applications around the globe. Typically they are set up in rural places where they are connected to a [[electrical grid\|power grid]] and can be used as the main power source or for a [[backup system]]. Diesel generators can also be used to offset the [[peaking power]] needs on the [[grid]] because they can quickly be turned on and off without inducing any lag time. Generators used in residential settings can range anywhere from 8 to 30 [[kW]] while generators used for commercial settings can range anywhere from 8 KW to 2,000 KW. Large ships also utilize diesel generators for auxiliary power purposes, which can range from lights, fans and switches to supplementing power to the propulsion system.		Diesel generators are used in many versatile applications around the globe. Typically they are set up in rural places where they are connected to a [[electrical grid\|power grid]] and can be used as the main power source or for a [[backup system]]. Diesel generators can also be used to offset the [[peaking power]] needs on the [[grid]] because they can quickly be turned on and off without inducing any lag time. Generators used in residential settings can range anywhere from 8 to 30 [[kW]] while generators used for commercial settings can range anywhere from 8 kW to 2,000 kW. Large ships also utilize diesel generators for auxiliary power purposes, which can range from lights, fans and switches to supplementing power to the propulsion system.

	==Emissions==		==Emissions==
	Burning diesel or other fuels creates exhaust gasses. Diesel generators produce [[carbon dioxide]] (CO2), [[nitrogen oxide]] (NOx), and [[particulate matter]]. These generators release this into the [[atmosphere]] and substantially reduce [[air quality]] in the nearby regions. Every litre of fuel has 0.73 kg of pure [[carbon]], 2.6 kg of carbon dioxide released per liter of diesel fuel.		Burning diesel or other fuels creates exhaust gasses. Diesel generators produce [[carbon dioxide]] (CO2), [[nitrogen oxide]] (NOx), and [[particulate matter]]. These generators release this into the [[atmosphere]] and substantially reduce [[air quality]] in the nearby regions. Every litre of fuel has 0.73 kg of pure [[carbon]], 2.6 kg of carbon dioxide released per liter of diesel fuel.

			== For Further Reading ==

			* [[Thermodynamic cycle]]
			* [[Diesel engine]]
			* [[Thermal efficiency]]
			* [[Carnot efficiency]]
			* Or explore a [[Special:Random\|random page]]

	==References==		==References==
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	[[File:Yukon energy-whitehorse tour-5499.jpg\|thumbnail\|300px\|right\| Diesel generator owned and operated by Yukon Energy in Whitehorse Yukon, Canada <ref> “A Tour of Yukon Energy’s Whitehorse Power Plants.” [Online]. Available: http://explorenorth.com/wordpress/a-tour-of-yukon-energys-whitehorse-power-plants/. [Accessed: 28-Mar-2014].</ref>]]		[[File:Yukon energy-whitehorse tour-5499.jpg\|thumbnail\|300px\|right\| Diesel generator owned and operated by Yukon Energy in Whitehorse Yukon, Canada <ref> “A Tour of Yukon Energy’s Whitehorse Power Plants.” [Online]. Available: http://explorenorth.com/wordpress/a-tour-of-yukon-energys-whitehorse-power-plants/. [Accessed: 28-Mar-2014].</ref>]]

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	==Versatility==		==Versatility==
	Diesel generators are used in many versatile applications around the globe. Typically they are set up in rural places where they are connected to a [[electrical grid\|power grid]] and can be used as the main power source or for a [[backup system]]. Diesel generators can also be used to offset the [[~~peak electricity demand~~]]s on the [[grid]] because they can be ~~easily and quickly~~ turned on and off without inducing any lag time. Generators used in residential settings can range anywhere from 8 to 30 [[kW]] while generators used for commercial settings can range anywhere from 8 KW to 2,000 KW. Large ships also utilize diesel generators for auxiliary power purposes, which can range from lights, fans and switches to supplementing power to the propulsion system.		Diesel generators are used in many versatile applications around the globe. Typically they are set up in rural places where they are connected to a [[electrical grid\|power grid]] and can be used as the main power source or for a [[backup system]]. Diesel generators can also be used to offset the [[peaking power]] needs on the [[grid]] because they can quickly be turned on and off without inducing any lag time. Generators used in residential settings can range anywhere from 8 to 30 [[kW]] while generators used for commercial settings can range anywhere from 8 KW to 2,000 KW. Large ships also utilize diesel generators for auxiliary power purposes, which can range from lights, fans and switches to supplementing power to the propulsion system.

	==Emissions==		==Emissions==
	Burning diesel or other fuels creates exhaust gasses. Diesel generators produce [[carbon dioxide]] (CO2), [[~~nitric~~ oxide]] (NOx), and [[particulate matter]]. These generators release this into the [[atmosphere]] and substantially reduce [[air quality]] in the nearby regions. Every litre of fuel has 0.73 kg of pure [[carbon]], 2.6 kg of carbon dioxide released per liter of diesel fuel.		Burning diesel or other fuels creates exhaust gasses. Diesel generators produce [[carbon dioxide]] (CO2), [[nitrogen oxide]] (NOx), and [[particulate matter]]. These generators release this into the [[atmosphere]] and substantially reduce [[air quality]] in the nearby regions. Every litre of fuel has 0.73 kg of pure [[carbon]], 2.6 kg of carbon dioxide released per liter of diesel fuel.

	==References==		==References==
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[[File:Yukon energy-whitehorse tour-5499.jpg|thumbnail|300px|right| Diesel generator owned and operated by Yukon Energy in Whitehorse Yukon, Canada <ref> “A Tour of Yukon Energy’s Whitehorse Power Plants.” [Online]. Available: http://explorenorth.com/wordpress/a-tour-of-yukon-energys-whitehorse-power-plants/. [Accessed: 28-Mar-2014].</ref>]]

<onlyinclude>'''Diesel generators''' are very useful machines that produce electricity by burning [[diesel]] [[fuel]]. These machines use a combination of an [[electric generator]] and a [[Diesel engine|diesel engine]] to generate electricity.</onlyinclude> Diesel generators convert some of the [[Chemical energy|chemical energy]], contained by the diesel fuel, to [[Mechanical energy|mechanical energy]] through [[combustion]]. This mechanical energy then rotates a crank to produce electricity. Electric charges are induced in the wire by moving it through a [[magnetic field]]. In an [[electric generator]] application, two polarized magnets usually produce the [[magnetic field]]. A wire is then wound around the [[crankshaft]] of the diesel generator many times, which is placed between the magnets and in the magnetic field. When the diesel engine rotates the crankshaft, the wires are then moved throughout the magnetic field, which can induce electric charges in the [[circuit]]. A general rule of thumb is that a diesel generator will use 0.4 [[L]] of diesel per [[kWh]] produced. The diesel engine used is essentially an [[internal combustion engine]]. Unlike a [[gasoline engine]], the diesel engine uses the heat of compression to ignite and burn the fuel that has been injected into the injection chamber. In general, diesel engines have the highest [[thermal efficiency]] out any internal combustion engine, which allow to achieve an approximate percentage of the [[Carnot efficiency]]. Diesel engines can operate off of many [[hydrocarbon derivative|derivative]]s of [[crude oil]]. The fuels a diesel engine may use for combustion include [[natural gas]], [[alcohol]]s, [[gasoline]], [[wood gas]] and diesel.<ref> Annaratone D., Steam Generators: Descirption and Design. Milano: Springer, 2007.</ref>

==Versatility==
Diesel generators are used in many versatile applications around the globe. Typically they are set up in rural places where they are connected to a [[electrical grid|power grid]] and can be used as the main power source or for a [[backup system]]. Diesel generators can also be used to offset the [[peak electricity demand]]s on the [[grid]] because they can be easily and quickly turned on and off without inducing any lag time. Generators used in residential settings can range anywhere from 8 to 30 [[kW]] while generators used for commercial settings can range anywhere from 8 KW to 2,000 KW. Large ships also utilize diesel generators for auxiliary power purposes, which can range from lights, fans and switches to supplementing power to the propulsion system.

==Emissions==
Burning diesel or other fuels creates exhaust gasses. Diesel generators produce [[carbon dioxide]] (CO2), [[nitric oxide]] (NOx), and [[particulate matter]]. These generators release this into the [[atmosphere]] and substantially reduce [[air quality]] in the nearby regions. Every litre of fuel has 0.73 kg of pure [[carbon]], 2.6 kg of carbon dioxide released per liter of diesel fuel.

==References==
{{reflist}}
[[Category:Uploaded]]