Can a Standby Diesel Generator Run 24 Hours at 1500 rpm? (Project Reality vs Theory)

From a rating and responsibility perspective, the answer is no. A diesel generator supplied as standby power (ESP) is not intended, rated, or supported for 24-hour continuous operation — even if it runs at 1500 rpm. This question causes confusion not because the machine itself is unclear, but because the word “standby” is used very […]