Due to the development of the technology and improvement in the standard of living, the cost of living has also increased. Constant efforts are made to find out economical sources of energy.

Talking about the power sector, the discovery of a power generator that is used as a back up power supply during the times of power cuts, has contributed in improving the living standards of the people.

From, petrol generator to diesel generators to portable generators technology has made things easier for one and all.

Also, using diesel in generators is believed to produce more energy as compared to the gas generator.

In simple terms, a diesel generator is basically an arrangement where the diesel engine is joined with an electrical generator to produce electricity. Various types of portable diesel engines are also available in the market nowadays.

Like every other type of generator, diesel generator too has some advantages as well as disadvantages.

The various advantages of diesel generators are:-

• The diesel generators are more efficient as these generators need less fuel as compared to the gas generators.

BR> • Diesel generators emit less carbon monoxide as compared to the gas generators.
• Also, the fuel (diesel) used in the diesel engines is also easily available.
• Maintenance of the diesel engines is easy.
• The diesel generators do not ignite immediately, thus it is safe.
• The diesel generators that are made these days produce less noise than those which were produced in the past.

The disadvantages of diesel generators are:-

• It is difficult to obtain diesel as compared to purchasing petrol.
• Diesel generators are bulky and the fuel used in it, is also very expensive as compared to gas.
• Diesel generators are harmful as they produce various harmful substances.
• Diesel generators produce a lot of noise.

Hence, it depends on the requirement of the users whether to purchase a diesel generator or not.

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