What kind of fuel does a generator use?

[StPatrick]

Generators use diesel or gasoline. Whether it's a diesel generator or a gasoline generator, each cylinder operates in a specific sequence to perform work. The thrust acting on the piston is converted into a force that drives the crankshaft to rotate via the connecting rod, thereby causing the crankshaft to spin. The brushless synchronous alternator is mounted coaxially with the engine crankshaft, driving the generator's rotor. Utilizing the principle of 'electromagnetic induction,' the generator then outputs an induced electromotive force, generating current through a closed load circuit. Diesel Generator: A diesel engine drives the generator, converting the energy of diesel into electrical energy. Inside the diesel engine cylinder, clean air filtered through the air cleaner thoroughly mixes with high-pressure atomized diesel injected by the fuel injector. Under the compression of the upward-moving piston, the volume decreases, and the temperature rapidly rises, reaching the ignition point of diesel. The diesel is ignited, causing the mixed gas to burn violently and expand rapidly, pushing the piston downward—this is called 'power stroke.' Gasoline Generator: A gasoline engine drives the generator, converting the energy of gasoline into electrical energy. Inside the gasoline engine cylinder, the mixed gas burns violently and expands rapidly, pushing the piston downward to perform work.