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Ship Generator Troubleshooting Guide

1. Generator Fails to Start

Possible causes: Low fuel, air in fuel system, dead battery, faulty starter motor, or safety shutdown.

Actions: Check fuel system, battery, starter, and reset any safety trips.

2. Generator Starts but Shuts Down

Possible causes: Low lube oil pressure, high coolant temperature, overspeed.

Actions: Check oil, cooling system, filters, and governor.

3. Generator Runs But No Power Output

Possible causes: Faulty AVR, tripped breaker, excitation problems.

Actions: Test AVR, circuit breaker, and connections.

4. Voltage Fluctuation

Possible causes: Faulty AVR, unstable engine speed, load imbalance.

Actions: Adjust governor, balance load, test AVR.

5. Overheating

Possible causes: Blocked cooling system, low coolant, overloading.

Actions: Clean heat exchangers, add coolant, reduce load.

6. Unusual Noise or Vibration

Possible causes: Misalignment, worn bearings, loose mounts.

Actions: Inspect alignment, replace bearings, tighten bolts.


Ship Generator Troubleshooting Guide

Troubleshooting Flowchart

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