DEVELOPMENT OF SOFTWARE FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENACE OF DIESEL GENERATOR SETS

Abstract

A software for scheduled maintenance of diesel generators was designed and developed. This software uses vibration level (0-0.4mm), diesel level (25-100%), water level (50-100L), temperature (20-500C), air inlet pressure (20-30bar), battery voltage (24volts) and oil level (2.8-7.1cm) to evaluate the operating condition of diesel generators. The software uses these data to recommend the required maintenance scheme to be carried out on this generator with respect to the runtime in hours. The method of collection of these data is carried out manually since it is designed to be a cost effective software in order to make it available to everyone who runs a diesel generator. The software is written in Java programming language using NetBeans IDE platform, which is cross-platform and runs on Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Solaris and other platforms supporting a compatible JVM. This software is designed to bring maintenance to any level of technical knowhow and reduce the rate of diesel engine failures. Hence, reducing the losses associated with unexpected breakdown of diesel generators.

Keywords

• scheduled maintenance
• diesel generator
• software
• netbeans ide