Application

Engineering
Bulletin
Subject: This AEB is for the following applications:
Power Rating Application
Automotive Industrial X Power Generation
Guidelines for G-Drive Engines

Date: April 20, 1992 Page 1 of 7 AEB Number 26.02

Engine Models Included: All G-Drive

Fuel Systems Included: All Used on G-Drive Engines
(Supersedes AEB 26.02
dated June 21, 1990)

These guidelines have been formulated to ensure proper application of G-Drive engines in A.C. generator set
installations.

G-Drive engines are not designed for and shall not be used in variable speed D.C. generator set installations.

STANDBY POWER RATING is applicable for supplying emergency power for the duration of the
utility power outage. No overload capability is available for this rating. Under no condition is an
engine allowed to operate in parallel with the public utility at the Standby Power rating.
This rating should be applied where reliable utility power is available. A Standby rated engine
should be sized for a maximum of an 80% average load factor and 200 hours of operation per
year. This includes less than 25 hours per year at the Standby Power rating. Standby ratings
should never be applied except in true emergency power outages. Negotiated power outages
contracted with a utility company are not considered an emergency.

PRIME POWER RATING is applicable for supplying electric power in lieu of commercially
purchased power. Prime Power applications must be in the form of one of the following two
categories:
UNLIMITED TIME RUNNING PRIME POWER
Prime Power is available for an unlimited number of hours per year in a variable load
application. Variable load should not exceed a 70% average of the Prime Power rating
during any operating period of 250 hours.
The total operating time at 100% Prime Power shall not exceed 500 hours per year.
A 10% overload capability is available for a period of 1 hour within a 12-hour period of
operation. Total operating time at the 10% overload power shall not exceed 25 hours per
year.
LIMITED TIME RUNNING PRIME POWER
Prime Power is available for a limited number of hours in a non-variable load application.
It is intended for use in situations where power outages are contracted, such as in utility
power curtailment. Engines may be operated in parallel to the public utility up to 750 hours
per year at power levels never to exceed the Prime Power rating. The customer should be
aware, however, that the life of any engine will be reduced by this constant high load
operation. Any operation exceeding 750 hours per year at the Prime Power rating should
use the Continuous Power rating.

Cummins Engine Company, Inc., Columbus, Indiana 47201 Form 5745-0281

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Typical applications of a Prime Power generator set are as follows provided the
specified average load factor and maximum power limited are not exceeded:
- standby power installations in areas of frequent power outages
- marine auxiliary generator sets
- railroad hotel power (head end power)
- rental equipment
- peak shaving
- interruptible power (utility power curtailment)
- limited time running power
- EJP power application (France)
Note: In determining average power output, loadings of less than 30% are considered
as 30% and the time at standstill is not counted.

CONTINUOUS POWER RATING or BASE POWER RATING is applicable for supplying

utility power at a constant 100% load for an unlimited number of hours per year. No overload
capability is available for this rating.
Typical applications of a Continuous Power generator set are:
- interruptible power where the Prime Power limits are exceeded
- peak shaving where the Prime Power limits are exceeded
- electric marine propulsion
- co-generation
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DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED:

Frequent Power Outages

Areas where reliable utility power is not available may experience power outages that commonly last more
than one day per week and exceed 100 hours per year. A Prime Power rating should be used in these cases.

Peak Shaving or Interruptible Power (Utility Power Curtailment)

A generator set may be used in various modes of operation to supplement utility power. Operation of
these generator sets will typically be in the form of one of the following two modes:

- A generator set supplies the variable power above a constant power level
provided by the utility.

- A generator set supplies a continuous constant base power for a limited time
while the utility provides the power for the remaining load.

Applications of this type fall into one of three categories:

- Limited Time Running Power

- Prime Power Rating

- Continuous Power Rating or Base Power Rating

Comments:

Customer expectations relative to engine life and performance should be considered when applying a
G-Drive engine. There may be unique applications where variations to the Power Rating Application
Guidelines may be permitted. Contact Cummins Engine Company for assistance.
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 POWER RATING APPLICATION GUIDELINES SUMMARY

Normal Operating Mode Peak Operating Mode

Limitations Limitations

Maximum Maximum
Maximum Operating Operating
Power Rating Maximum Power Typical Application
Average Load Time Time
per Year per Year
Standby Power 80% of Standby Power 200 hours Standby Power 25 hours Emergency Standby

Prime Power 70% of Prime Power Unlimited (1) Prime Power + 10% 25 hours Unreliable Utility Power
Unlimited Time (during any 250 hour (2) Prime Power 500 hours Marine Auxiliary
operating period) Head End Power
Rental Equipment

Prime Power 100% of Prime Power 750 hours Prime Power 750 hours Peak Shaving
Limited Time Utility Power Curtailment

Continuous Power 100% of Continuous Power Unlimited Continuous Power Unlimited Utility Power
Electric Marine Propulsion
Co-generation

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