White Papers

Understanding IBC Wind Load Requirements for Generating Systems

Published and updated every three years by the International Code Council, the International Building Code (IBC) not only deals with life-safety and fire protection regulations for building and structures, it also addresses wind load design requirements for both buildings and components attached to them. When specifications call for IBC wind rated products, it is necessary to verify the product has been tested or analyzed for IBC compliance.

To familiarize building owners and power system specifiers with the wind load compliance provisions of the IBC with respect to power system equipment, Kohler Power Systems has created this instructional white paper focused on what goes into qualifying for IBC wind load certification. Specific topics include the parameters that determine wind load, general wind load installation notes, as well as installation and mounting considerations, and more.

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Sizing Gensets for Motor Starting

The dynamic interactions of motors and gensets make manual genset sizing difficult, if not impossible. Not only is sizing an application with large motors complex, but different genset manufacturers have different approaches for specifying a standby power system that will function reliably. This eight-page paper aims to supply power system specifiers with a background to select the most cost-effective and reliable genset for motor-starting applications.

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How to Benefit From Multiple Paralleled Generators in
Traditional Single-Generator Standby Applications

Explore the options available in standby and emergency power applications to share the total load among multiple, smaller gensets, and the benefits achieved. When connected in parallel, a multiple genset installation can maximize system reliability, availability, fuel economy and operational flexibility.

Authored by two senior staff engineers on the switchgear systems team with Kohler Power Systems, this five-page white paper discusses the benefits of multi-generator power systems that are primarily designed for standby and emergency power applications.

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Understanding the Requirements for
IBC Seismic-Compliant Power Systems

Critical-needs facilities are required to have standby power systems that can survive seismic events and still continue to operate. These requirements differ depending on geography, local soil conditions and even where a power system is located within a building.

Authored by two senior staff engineers with Kohler Power Systems, this six-page white paper discusses the design requirements for seismic-compliant power systems and makes recommendations on site analysis and installation procedures.

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