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Generator startup ?

Discussion in 'Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)' started by PUCKMAN, Jan 31, 2010.

  1. PUCKMAN Member

    Does a employee have to be a 'QE' and in ppe to start up a generator online or off line? We test the gen with no load most of the time, sometimes with a load.
    Our plant has a 480v 4000a electrical service and the gen is about 1750kw, i believe. Thanks for the responses
    PUCKMAN, Jan 31, 2010
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  2. Canuck01 Member

    Gen Startup

    :)WAY more information required for this one...
    Canuck01, Jan 31, 2010
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  3. PUCKMAN Member

    like what?
    PUCKMAN, Feb 1, 2010
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  4. glen1971 Well-Known Member

    Is there an electrician (or QE) when the power goes out and the generator starts? What type of transfer exists? Fault currents/voltages?

    Typically most generators connections, transfer switches, buss bars, and the like all are in cabinets.. Unless you start your generator by taking all the doors off the gear, I would say no... Most "start" switches are usually on the front of the Generator Control Panel... This would be the same as turning on/off a light switch... Does your company ask an electrician to be present in the Electrical Rooms, when motors start in the MCCs?
    glen1971, Mar 29, 2010
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  5. haze10 Well-Known Member

    You should have basic training on the engine, check oil, water, battery, etc - but you don't need to be a Qualified Person to just start and run.
    haze10, Mar 30, 2010
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