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GENSET LOAD BANK TEST

DESIGN OF EXPERIMENT
A. OBJECTIVES
1. To conduct load bank test on a diesel generator subjected to biodiesel blended diesel, with
diesel as the baseline fuel.
2. To asses generators performance and emission characteristics when subjected to different
blends of biodiesel, as compared with diesel
3. To report and propose the way forward for biodiesel in the energy mix of power generation
sector
B. TEST PREPARATION
1. Prior to testing, the test unit shall undergo engine checking, servicing and exhaust stack
clean-up.
2. During start-up, the test unit shall undergo pre-test procedures to prepare the unit for
testing.
3. Pre-test procedures shall follow the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Load bank Test
established by TNB Logistic for the routine load bank test.
4. The procedures for pre-test will be performed by dedicated TNBL technicians
C. METHOD AND MATERIALS
1. Method
a. For conduct of test, the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Load bank Test established
by TNB Logistic shall be used
b. For analysis of data, SAE J1515 or similar test code shall be used
2. Materials/ Equipment
a. Test Unit
Genset provided by TNBL with the following specifications
ITEM

SPECIFICATION

KAPASITY (kW)

300kW

MODEL
GENSET NO.
PLATE NO.

SCANIA
B8
WBM 5852

b. Test fuel
The followings are the test fuels, according to sequence for testing
i. Test fuel #1 : Diesel (Industrial Grade) as baseline fuel
ii. Test fuel #2 : B5 (5% FGB + 95% Diesel)
iii. Test fuel #3 : B10 (10% FGB + 90% Diesel)
iv. Test fuel #4 : B15 (15% FGB + 85% Diesel)
v. Test fuel #5 : S10 (10% SGB + 90% Diesel)
Note :

FGB : First Generation Biodiesel

SGB : Second Generation Biodiesel

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c. Instrumentations
The followings are equipments/instrumentations to be used for data acquisition
NO
MEASURED PARAMETER
EQUIPMENT/ INSTRUMENTS
1
2
3
4
1
2

Air flow rate

Fuel flow rate
Generator output
Exhaust emission
OTHER PARAMETER
Time
Fuel change

Anemometer
Flow rate meter (on-site)
Load Bank Test (on-site)
Gas Analyzer
Stopwatch
Drums/ hose (on-site)

D. TEST PROCEDURES
1. Transfer test fuel #1 from storage drum into genset fuel tank. This to be done using facilities
available at refueling station on site
2. Fill up all the Load Bank Test Datasheet (Air Intake, Fuel flow rate, Generator Output and
Emission) with the test details as follows:
a. Genset No
b. Capacity
c. Model number
d. Name of data recorder
e. Date of test
f. Time of test (start)
g. Type of fuel
3. Ensure all instruments for data collection is fitted or ready for data measurement
4. Start the genset and let it run for 5 minutes. Take the readings. This will be the initial reading
without any load
5. Set the load to 60 kW. Observe the measured parameters readings to ensure all instruments
are functioning properly
6. After 5 minutes, take the first reading. Take another reading after 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30
minutes.
7. Increase the load to 120kW and repeat step #6
8. Increase the load to 180kW and repeat step #6
9. Increase the load to 240kW and repeat step#6
10. Increase the load to maximum. Record the maximum load value and all the readings for
measured parameters.
11. End of testing. The genset technician shall proceed with routine steps for test completion.
12. Repeat all the procedures above for all the test fuel.
E. TEST PROCEDURES
The followings are Test Datasheets

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LOAD BANK TEST DATASHEET

AIR INTAKE
GENSET NO : .. CAPACITY : MODEL :
NAME OF DATA RECORDER
DATE OF TEST
TIME OF TEST
START
END
TYPE OF FUEL

: ..
: ..
: ..
: ..
: ..

MEASUREMENT DATA SHEET

A) AIR FLOW RATE READINGS
UNIT USED
:

TIME
(min)

LOAD (kW)
0

60

120

180

240

MAX

240

MAX

5
10
15
20
25
30
B) AIR FLOW TEMPERATURE READINGS
UNIT USED
:

TIME
(min)

LOAD (kW)
0

60

120

5
10
15
20
25
30

180

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LOAD BANK TEST DATASHEET

FUEL FLOW RATE
GENSET NO : .. CAPACITY : MODEL :
NAME OF DATA RECORDER
DATE OF TEST
TIME OF TEST
START
END
TYPE OF FUEL

: ..
: ..
: ..
: ..
: ..

MEASUREMENT DATA SHEET

A) FUEL FLOW RATE READINGS
UNIT USED
:

TIME
(min)

LOAD (kW)
0

60

120

5
10
15
20
25
30

180

240

MAX

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LOAD BANK TEST DATASHEET

GENERATOR OUTPUT
GENSET NO : .. CAPACITY : MODEL :
NAME OF DATA RECORDER
DATE OF TEST
TIME OF TEST
START
END
TYPE OF FUEL

: ..
: ..
: ..
: ..
: ..

MEASUREMENT DATA SHEET

ENGINE SPEED (RPM)
FREQUENCY (Hz)

TIME
(min)

:
:
LOAD (kW)
60

0
VOLTAGE
RY

YB

BR

CURRENT
R

Twater

Plube
oil

VOLTAGE
RY

120

CURRENT

YB

UNITS

5
10
15
20
25
30

Twater

Plube
oil

VOLTAGE
RY

YB

BR

CURRENT
R

Twater

Plube
oil

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LOAD BANK TEST DATASHEET

GENERATOR OUTPUT
GENSET NO : .. CAPACITY : MODEL :
NAME OF DATA RECORDER
DATE OF TEST
TIME OF TEST
START
END
TYPE OF FUEL

: ..
: ..
: ..
: ..
: ..

MEASUREMENT DATA SHEET

ENGINE SPEED (RPM)
FREQUENCY (Hz)

TIME
(min)

:
:
LOAD (kW)
240

180
VOLTAGE
RY

YB

BR

CURRENT
R

Twater

Plube
oil

VOLTAGE
RY

MAX

CURRENT

YB

UNITS

5
10
15
20
25
30

Twater

Plube
oil

VOLTAGE
RY

YB

BR

CURRENT
R

Twater

Plube
oil

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LOAD BANK TEST DATASHEET

EMISSION
GENSET NO : .. CAPACITY : MODEL :
NAME OF DATA RECORDER
DATE OF TEST
TIME OF TEST
START
END
TYPE OF FUEL

: ..
: ..
: ..
: ..
: ..

MEASUREMENT DATA SHEET

TIME
(min)

EMISSION DATA
60 kW

0 kW
CO2

CO

O2

TEXHAUST

CO2

CO

O2

UNIT
5
10
15
20
25
30

120 kW
TEXHAUST

CO2

CO

O2

TEXHAUST

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LOAD BANK TEST DATASHEET

EMISSION
GENSET NO : .. CAPACITY : MODEL :
NAME OF DATA RECORDER
DATE OF TEST
TIME OF TEST
START
END
TYPE OF FUEL

: ..
: ..
: ..
: ..
: ..

MEASUREMENT DATA SHEET

TIME
(min)

EMISSION DATA
240 kW

180 kW
CO2

CO

O2

TEXHAUST

CO2

CO

O2

UNIT
5
10
15
20
25
30

MAX kW
TEXHAUST

CO2

CO

O2

TEXHAUST

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F. TEST FUELS BLENDING
1.

Test Fuel Preparation

a. There are five sets of test fuel which are Diesel, B5, B10, B15 and S10. Each test fuel
having total volume of 240 liter.
b. Waste Cooking Oil (WCO) biodiesel (FGB and SGB) are blended with diesel according to
the volumetric concentration of each fuel sample. Blending is required to produce
homogeneous fuel for testing.
c. The blended fuels are prepared by volumetric ratios for five various blends of biodiesel
as follows :BLEND
DIESEL CONTENT
BIODIESEL CONTENT
COMPOSITION
(LITERS)
(LITERS)
Diesel
240
0
B5
228
12
B10
216
24
B15
204
36
S10
216
24

2.

Apparatus for test fuel preparations

a. Weighing machine
b. 209 liter drum (one unit per sample)
c. 20 liter container (two units per sample)
d. Thermocouple
e. Washing module consisting of the followings
i. Measuring Tank
iv. Circulation pump
ii. Blending Tank
v. Centrifugal Pump
iii. Heater
Blending Process
a. Measure the volume of each diesel and biodiesel to be blended.
b. Transfer the measured diesel into the blending tank.
c. Heat up the mixture until the temperature reach 60OC.
d. After the temperature reach 60OC, transfer biodiesel into the blending tank and continue
with the stirring for 30minutes to 1 hour. Ensure the temperature to remain at 60OC
throughout this duration.
e. Transfer the blended fuel into its storage (drum and containers).
f. Ensure that all fuel storage are properly labeled and sealed.
g. Repeat step (a) (g) for all fuel blends.

3.

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Prepared by

-----------------------------(NUR MAZLINI RAZALI)

Checked by

(Ir KUMARAN PALANISAMY)

Verified by

--------------------------(Prof Ir Dr Abd Halim bin Shamsuddin)

Approved by

-----------------------------------(Syed Roslin bin Syed Abdul Rahman)

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