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a. A separate generator room with an independent ventilation system.
b. An engine exhaust system connected to the exterior of the facility
rainwater or condensation from entering the engine manifold.
c.
Adequate engine cooling by a radiator duct or externally mounted
radiator.
Consider a pre-manufactured building to house an indoor generator. Consider
an outdoor unit in mild climate conditions. Consider a below ground generator
vault for units which must be sited within airfield clear zones or primary surfaces.
3-6.2.2
Emergency Generator Fuel Storage.
Design fuel storage for diesel or jet fuel powered generators in accordance with
UFC 3-460-01, Design: Petroleum Fuel Facilities, state and local regulations, and
the following:
3-6.2.2.1
Above Ground Storage Tanks:
Title 40, CFR Part 112, Oil Pollution Prevention
Title 40, CFR Part 113, Liability Limits for Small Onshore Storage
Facilities, Subpart A "Oil Storage Facilities"
3-6.2.2.2
Underground Storage Tanks:
Title 40, CFR Part 280, Underground Storage Tanks Technical
Requirements
Provide fuel storage capacity for 24 hours of continuous generator operation.
Provide separation between fuel storage tanks and adjacent buildings, parking
aprons and property lines in accordance with UFC 3-460-01. Provide double wall
storage tanks and piping.
3-6.2.3
Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS).
Provide an UPS in electronic facilities and air traffic control installations for all
critical technical loads and the specific requirements of the ordering authority.
Install the UPS in accordance with MIL-HDBK-1004/1, Electrical Engineering
Preliminary Design Considerations and MIL-HDBK-1012/1.
3-6.2.4
400-Hz Power.
When required by the ordering authority, provide 400-Hz (Hz) solid-state
converter in accordance with UFGS-16268, 400-Hz Solid State Frequency
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