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Your PA & NJ Generator Exhaust Experts
Airside Industries has served Pennsylvania & New Jersey for over 20 years with expert generator exhaust knowledge and service. We’ve supplied and installed exhaust for every aspect of commercial generation from small outdoor stand-by units to large CHP hospital projects so we understand the unique requirements for each situation.
For More Than 20 Years
Every project is different, so every commercial generator exhaust system we design is unique. We have an in-house team of design engineers who will work with you to fully understand your requirements and come up with a custom solution.
When taking on a project, we prioritize safety, generator performance, and unique site conditions. Our in-depth knowledge means that we understand the intricacies of meeting all these requirements better than anyone else. Let our CHP (combined heat and power) and HRSG (heat recovery steam generation) experience help your project run smooth.
What is a Generator Set Exhaust System?
The Basics
A generator set exhaust system performs the same basic function as any other exhaust system - it provides a pathway for exhaust gases to escape into the air. However, there are a few special considerations to keep in mind for generator installations.
Safety
Generators are often located indoors, so removing harmful exhaust gases is critical. To achieve this, your generator exhaust stack must be well-designed to prevent recirculation via air intakes around your building while considering back pressure and natural draft.
Performance
If your generator exhaust system is not designed properly, it could result in resistance to exhaust gas flow. Known as back pressure, this can reduce the efficiency of your generator’s engine and raise fuel costs.
Sales, Installation & Design Services
We do not tie you into a package of services you don’t need. You are in control of customizing what you need and when you need it.
Generator Exhaust Safety
Your generator set exhaust system must be installed safely, resulting in no recirculation of harmful exhaust gases back into your building’s HVAC system.
The only way to ensure that your generator discharges exhaust gases safely is to use an exhaust system that has been designed properly. We have decades of experience designing commercial generator exhaust pipes for all applications.
Tailored to Your Application
We study your project parameters in-depth before we do anything else – that way, we can ensure that your generator exhaust stack discharges in a safe location to avoid any fresh air intakes or upwind windows.
Industry-leading
Our exhaust breeching offers industry-leading clearance to combustibles and skin temperatures well within occupant safety ranges. Every system is designed with appropriate expansion relief, supports, blow-off valves, and bellows joints.
Project in Mind?
Our team is here to help with all your ventilation needs. Request a quote to get started and have peace of mind.
Generator Engine Performance
Understanding Back Pressure
If your generator exhaust pipe is too small in diameter, it can create back pressure in your exhaust system. Some back pressure is allowed with most generators, but it must not exceed the limits of the engine. If back pressure is too high, it can lower your air-fuel ratio and increase your fuel costs.
If designed incorrectly, a generator exhaust system can negatively impact generator engine performance. These mistakes are always avoidable and are usually the result of improper generator exhaust pipe sizing.
Maintain Full Engine Performance
At Airside Industries, we guarantee that your generator exhaust system will not degrade your engine performance. During the initial exhaust system design, our engineers evaluate gas flow and maximum back pressure specifications from your generator manufacturer to determine the correct exhaust pipe sizing.
Customer First Focus
Our philosophy is simple – we put the customer first. We will ensure that any ventilation system we design, sell, build, or propose will be the most efficient and cost-effective solution for your project.
Generator Exhaust Applications
Every generator exhaust project has its unique requirements. They can be vastly different depending on the type and primary use of your building. After 20+ years serving PA with expert generator exhaust service, we know exactly what is needed for every installation.
Hospitals / Healthcare
Medical installations are some of the most sensitive and critical applications for generator set exhaust systems. Generators are crucial in these environments because the patient lives rely on medical equipment that must have uninterrupted power.
Commercial / Industrial
For demanding industrial applications, generator performance is a primary consideration. These diesel generator exhaust systems must be properly designed; otherwise, your engine performance will suffer. We design all our generator exhaust systems in-house, so your custom solution will perfectly fit your requirements. By studying your generator specifications and building layout, we can design a bespoke exhaust system that minimizes back pressure.
Government
Generators are crucial for keeping government agencies online during power outages. These installations require diligent planning and design to satisfy all government standards and local ordinances. During our initial design phase, we examine the layout of your building and generator location to determine the best exhaust system design that prevents recirculation. We also ensure that all the exhaust pipe materials and generator exhaust wall thimbles we use suit your generator exhaust temperature.
Airside Industries Generator Exhaust Solutions
We are PA generator exhaust experts. Our in-house engineering team is well-versed in generator exhaust requirements with over 20 years of experience. We can design a diesel generator exhaust system for your application that satisfies every requirement.
Exhaust Piping
This isn’t just piping off the shelf – generator exhaust piping must be carefully chosen based on your specific project requirements. Everything from your generator exhaust temperature to your building layout must be considered.
We have various UL-listed options that eliminate liability, so you know you are getting the correct product. We handle everything from flange adapters to supports to final terminations.
Calculated for Expansion
Generator exhaust piping will expand and contract due to temperature – this must be considered during exhaust system design. We use basic calculations to determine how much your piping will expand based on your generator exhaust temperature. We make sure that any pipe supports are large enough to accommodate thermal growth and design bellow joints between fixed points so that any expansion is managed properly.
