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OptiBlend FAQ |
| There are often questions that arise with the operation of an OptiBlend. Below are answers to these questions. |
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| Q: Will my engine lose power if I install an OptiBlend? |
| A: No, installation of an OptiBlend does not alter the power output of the engine. |
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| Q: Will the durability or longevity of the engine be affected? |
| A: No, in fact, because natural gas is a cleaner burning fuel than diesel, you can expect less buildup in the engine. |
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| Q: How will this affect warranty? |
| A: Eden India offers a warranty with all systems it installs that covers any damage done to the engine by our system. Outside of that, the existing warranty is unaffected. |
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| Q: What happens if there is an interruption in the natural gas supply? |
| A: Because there is no modification to the OEM controls, the generator set is able to revert back to running on 100% diesel without interruption of power if there is ever a loss of natural gas. |
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| Q: Can the OptiBlend handle fast, substantial changes in power requirements to the generator set? |
| A: Yes, because the system has dynamic control, it operates flawlessly with any sudden change in power requirements. |
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| Q: Can the OptiBlend operate on lower quality gas? |
| A: Yes, the OptiBlend is capable of displacing diesel with low-BTU gas. |
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| Q: Which type of fuels can be used to displace diesel in OptiBlend kit? |
| A: Pipeline gas with a high concentration of methane and low overall concentration of heavier hydrocarbon gasses are recommended. Hydrocarbon gases such as propane and butane cannot be used with this kit. |
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| Q: For what size of engines, the OptiBlend kit can be installed? |
| A: The OptiBlend kit has been designed for constant engine speed applications as low as 150 KW. up to 2.5 MW. |
