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This part of ISO 8528 specifies the principal characteristics ofAlternating Current (a.c.) generators under the control of theirvoltage regulators when used in generating set applications. Itsupplements the requirements of IEC 60034-1. NOTE At present noInternational Standard is available for asynchronous generators.When such an International Standard is published, this part of ISO8528 will be revised accordingly. This part of ISO 8528 applies toa.c. generators used in a.c. generating sets driven byreciprocating internal combustion (RIC) engines for land and marineuse, excluding generating sets used on aircraft or to propel landvehicles and locomotives. For some specific applications (e.g.essential hospital supplies, high-rise buildings), supplementaryrequirements may be necessary. The provisions of this part of ISO8528 should be regarded as the basis for establishing anysupplementary requirements. For a.c. generating sets driven byother reciprocating-type prime movers (e.g. steam engines) theprovisions of this part of ISO 8528 should be used as a basis forestablishing these requirements.