Generator Models list?

[cbvet]

Does anyone know of a specification list for the various models of military generators?
MEP-02,13, etc mean nothing to me.
I want to know things like:
KW output at single and/or three phase?
Fuel required?
Fuel use per hour?
1800 Rpm or 3600 rpm?
Weight of complete unit?

THANKS,
Eric

 

[Ken_86gt]

I don't know of a list. I will help a little, there could have been 50+ models made in the last 50 years.
Some of the diesel Gens:
MEP-002 5KW 1 or 3 phase
MEP-003 10KW 1 or 3 phase
MEP-004 15KW 3 phase 1800RPM
MEP 005 30KW 3 phase 1800RPM
MEP-006 60KW 3 phase 1800RPM
MEP-007 100KW 3 phase 1800RPM

For the specs such as weight and fuel usage rate you could download the TMs or search the web - there are many different configurations that will affect the weight.

 

[rlwm211]

If you go to www.jatonkam35s.com there is a page for MEP003 and on that page is a sheet with all of the specifications for the MEP series of generators


RL

 

[cbvet]

Thanks Ken. That's a start!

 

[gimpyrobb]

Mep003-60hz-10kw-one or three phase-1gal dsl hr-1500ish lbs.
mep002-5kw-same stats, half the diesel.

 

[oldMan99]

If you go to www.jatonkam35s.com there is a page for MEP003 and on that page is a sheet with all of the specifications for the MEP series of generators


RL

I may be blind but I could not find that page... Any chance you can link us link finding challenged people to the page??

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So far what I have been able to determine it looks like anything over 10kw is going to be 3 phase. Is that pretty accurate?

 

[rlwm211]

sorry. I am having a bad day today and the headache is not getting any better

JATONKAM35S MEP-003A MANUALS PAGE

Try that

RL

 

[rlwm211]

It is the last item. That is a spec sheet for all of the MEP generators

 

[LanceRobson]

Correct. Anything 15 kW and larger is three phase only unless it's a 1950s or earlier set.

A Google or similar search of the full MEP # (ex: MEP-003A)will usually give you the basic info for the unit. The units listed as producing both 120/240V single and 208V three phase have an interconnection switch to change which windings are being tapped. The generator must be shut down to switch voltages. A unit that produces multiple voltages and phases produces the same power at all settings. For example a MEP-003A will produce 10 kW regardless of whether the unit is tapped for single or three phase.

Some units are rated at a power factor of 1.0 and some at 0.8 PF etc. A PF of 0.8 means that you cannot use more than 80% of the rated output continuously. A PF of 1.0 would allow you to use full rated power all the time.

Unless you are looking at 1950s vintage units anything over 10 kW is going to be diesel and anything less than that could be either diesel or gas depending on the model.

Units that are run for extended periods while loaded at only a small fraction of their rated output tend to have a lot more electrical issues than units run a 60% or more of the rated loads. We used to have a lot of problems with MEP-002A and 003A sets in the field when they were only running a few lights or hand tools so we started carrying several electric heaters to add some load and most of our electrical problems stopped.

Also, three phase units don't like being tapped on just two legs to produce 240V. They will have problems too.

Also, if you go to tpub.com they have the TMs for most sets online and the tabulated data will give either the fuel consumption rate or list the fuel capacity and run time.

Lance

 

[jbk]

try this

 

[LanceRobson]

jbk, that's a great pub. I've never seen it before but sure saved it.

Thanks

Lance

 

[Speddmon]

try this

That is an AWESOME document. I wish I had known about that sooner!! Thank you very much for posting it.

 

[3dAngus]

I can't believe my eyes. All this data and not one mention of the deliverable current per leg for each voltage selection. You especially need it when going to multiphase, or dual voltages with or without multiphase. That really sucks.

What are earth were these guys thinking when they developed the format for these spec comparisons.

You would never see something like that written today. (I think) LOL

Good grief, it's after 3am and I'm still reading tech pubs. I'm hooked!!!!!!

 

[LuckyDog]

Here is a link I stumbled across that I thought was pretty good.
Generators

Explains load sharing also.

As to what they were thinking when they wrote these manuals.... I work for the guberment now. Most of the engineers that write these things have NEVER been in the service or even had to repair anything at home.

As to "You would never see something like that written today." You're right, it has gotten worse.

 

[PeterD]

LuckyDog--Fantastic link!

The base document is at References, and contains a wealth of great information as well.

 

[cdisbennett]

Have you looked at this website www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/fm/5-424/chap8.htm

It has alot of information

 

[NEIOWA]

try this

Great document. Just need an update for the modern stuff (TQ etc).