What is Diesel generator?
[[File:Caterpillar (Olympian) Generator Set.jpg|thumb|Diesel generator]] A '''diesel generator''' is a [[diesel-electric]] system, a [[diesel engine]] that powers a [[electrical generator]] to [[Electricity generation|produce electricity]]. Diesel generators are located at places where there is no [[electricity]] supply from the [[electrical grid]] or for emergency supply if there is problem with the normal electricity supply. Diesel generator is often referred as ''generator set'' or ''genset'' for short, which is a combination of diesel generator with its supporting equipment, such as base, canopy, [[control system]], [[sound attenuation]], [[circuit breaker]], starting system, [[exhaust system]], [[diesel fuel]] supply etc. {{commons category|Diesel generators}} {{science-stub}} [[Category:Electricity]]