This part of ISO 8528 specifies test methods for the characteristics of an entire generating set. Existing test methods for the engine (ISO 3046-2 and ISO 3046-3) and generator (IEC 34-2) should be used for those components. The generating set manufac-turer is responsible for specifying these character-istics and the tests to be performed.
It applies to alternating current (a.c.) generating sets driven by reciprocating internal combustion (RIC) engines for land and marine use, excluding gener-ating sets used on aircraft or to propel land vehicles and locomotives.
For some specific applications (for example, essen-tial hospital supplies, high-rise buildings, etc.) sup-plementary requirements may be necessary. The provisions of this part of ISO 8528 should be re-garded as a basis.
For a.c. generating sets driven by other reciprocat-ing type prime movers (e.g. sewage gas engines, steam engines) this part of ISO 8528 should be used as a basis.