scope:

This standard covers five series of specific test methods for testing and determining the characteristics of electric generators, generator sets, and associated equipment. This standard establishes methods of test for determining characteristics desired by the Military Departments to insure that electric generators and generator sets comply with Military requirements. Except as indicated in the applicable procurement documents, the test methods now appearing in the various joint-service specifications for testing electric generators and electric generator sets will be superseded by this standard. This standard establishes uniform test methods for the Military services, uniform test equipment and facilities, and uniform procedures for setting up and conducting the various tests. These methods provide for conservation of manpower, materials, equipment, and facilities. This standard does not establish limiting values for the results of the tests nor does it specify the tests required for any specific electric generator or generator set.

The methods are designated by numbers assigned in accordance with the following system.

The methods included in this standard are numbered in the 300-, 400-, 500-, 600-, and 700-series. (The series are not significant except that the method number assigned is the same as that formerly used in the uncoordinated document MIL-G-10228 which has been in general use as a reference document.)

The decimal system is used to list similar or associated methods in numerical sequence and to provide means for readily identifying main and subparagraphs for purpose of reference.

Methods of test contained in this standard shall be referenced, when applicable, in the individual procurement documents by specifying this standard and the method number. Equipment specifications will give specific requirements for test and limiting values.