15 KVA petrol electrical generator

[hisham1986]

Dear All,

I have an electric petrol generator rated 15 KVA ,electrically started (Key switch),would anyone please tell me what happens(what disconnects or connects ) when i put the switch in the OFF position that makes the generator shut down same also what happens(what disconnects or connects) when i put the switch in the start position that makes the generator start?

Honestly i have been trying to search the web enomoursly regarding this issue but i feel someone could actually elborate it more on this forum.

Thank you in advance.

 

[Hv&Lv]

Dear All,

I have an electric petrol generator rated 15 KVA ,electrically started (Key switch),would anyone please tell me what happens(what disconnects or connects ) when i put the switch in the OFF position that makes the generator shut down same also what happens(what disconnects or connects) when i put the switch in the start position that makes the generator start?

Honestly i have been trying to search the web enomoursly regarding this issue but i feel someone could actually elborate it more on this forum.

Thank you in advance.

Maybe I am missing something here... What happens to a car when you do what you are asking? The generator is engine driven.

 

[hisham1986]

I know that the generator is engine driven and that it converts the mechanical power into electrical power,what i am asking for precisely is the following:

-When i turn the key switch to the OFF position,the generator/engine shuts down,what happens in reality as a i turn the switch? is it like i am creating an open in the control circuit?switching off the petrol pump?what is reason leading to the stopping of the generator?

Thank you.

 

[suemarkp]

Usually, it removes power from the ignition module, may also short the ignition coil to ground, and if it has a fuel pump (most are gravity fed so gthey don't have them) it may turn that off. It could also close a solenoid in the carburetor float bowl.

So, disabliting the ignition system is probably the best answer. May also disable fuel (either at the pump or float bowl).

 

[GoldDigger]

Usually, it removes power from the ignition module, may also short the ignition coil to ground, and if it has a fuel pump (most are gravity fed so gthey don't have them) it may turn that off. It could also close a solenoid in the carburetor float bowl.

So, disabliting the ignition system is probably the best answer. May also disable fuel (either at the pump or float bowl).

Because there will be some fuel in the carburetor bowl, the fuel shutoff may not be immediate. But it will prevent fuel leakage when the engine is off and eventually stop the engine from dieseling after the ignition is shut off. Primary/immediate shutoff will be ignition.