ISO 8528-5:2013定义了往复式内燃机（RIC）和交流发电机作为一个单元运行时产生的术语，并规定了设计和性能标准。 它适用于陆上和海上用RIC发动机驱动的交流发电机组，不包括用于飞机或驱动陆上车辆和机车的发电机组。 对于某些特定应用（如基本医院用品和高层建筑），可能需要补充要求。ISO 8528-5:2013的规定是制定任何补充要求的基础。 对于由其他往复式原动机（如蒸汽机）驱动的发电机组，ISO 8528-5:2013的规定可作为确定这些要求的基础。

ISO 8528-5:2013 defines terms and specifies design and performance criteria arising out of the combination of a Reciprocating Internal Combustion (RIC) engine and an Alternating Current (a.c.) generator when operating as a unit. It applies to a.c. generating sets driven by RIC engines for land and marine use, excluding generating sets used on aircraft or to propel land vehicles and locomotives. For some specific applications (e.g. essential hospital supplies and high-rise buildings), supplementary requirements can be necessary. The provisions of ISO 8528-5:2013 are a basis for establishing any supplementary requirements. For generating sets driven by other reciprocating-type prime movers (e.g. steam engines), the provisions of ISO 8528-5:2013 can be used as a basis for establishing these requirements.