diesel generator

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diesel
noun
uk
/ˈdiː.zəl/
us
/ˈdiː.zəl/
a type of heavy oil used ...
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generator
noun[C]
uk
/ˈdʒen.ər.eɪ.tər/
us
/ˈdʒen.ər.eɪ.t̬ɚ/
a machine that produces ...
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(Definition ofdieselandgeneratorfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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In 1938 the oil lamp was replaced with an electric one powered by a localdieselgenerator.
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In 1996, the lighthouse power was converted fromdieselgeneratorto solar power.
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After this the reactor lost all power for 12 minutes, and thedieselgeneratordid not start.
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The topmost deck of the superstructure comprises the pilothouse, radio room, chart room, a battery room and an emergencydieselgenerator.
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Other issues resulting in delays included an accident with adieselgeneratorand an issue with its alignment.
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All five components are each constructed on a single-axle trailer apart from thedieselgeneratorthat was built on a two-axle trailer.
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It might be a small office with adieselgenerator.
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For starting, the unit's auxiliarydieselgeneratorwould power a set of windings in the gas turbine's main generator, causing the generator to rotate.
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Extra funnels not needed fordieselgeneratorexhaust would be dummy funnels.
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Firstly thedieselgeneratorbroke down, leaving them with no electric light, only oil lamps and candles, and without radio communication.
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In another form the algal product is extremely combustible, and after milling it can be used to drive adieselgenerator.
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The person was drilling holes in metal, and the fumes were from adieselgenerator.
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The speakers are driven by a series of audio amplifiers that are usually powered by a portabledieselgenerator.
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The plant can be started with no off-site power available and with only the on-site emergencydieselgeneratorproviding electricity to plant systems.
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After a few seconds, the emergencydieselgeneratorpowered on, but the lights went out again two minutes later, plunging the sinking ship into darkness.
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They are nevertheless equipped with an emergencydieselgeneratoreach.
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Adieselgeneratoris housed within the enclosure to supply electricity when external power is unavailable.
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Furthermore, the membrane distillation system actively cools thedieselgenerator, improving its efficiency and hence increasing its electricity output.
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Electricity is provided by adieselgenerator, at mainland voltage and frequency, and there is a private water supply.
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The steam engine, batteries, anddieselgeneratorwere removed, and the output fed into the grid.
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In 1954 the oil lamp was replaced with an electric one powered by a localdieselgenerator.
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Atlin long relied on a localdieselgenerator, but hydro power was restored around 2012 with a micro-hydro project near where one historically operated.
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