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Old 05-03-06, 06:37
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Derek Heuring
 
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Default Re: Generator

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Originally posted by Pete Ashby
I currently have one of those in my workshop, 2.2KVA with a DC exciter. I have never been able to find an exact mach in any of the standard reference books but I'm sure it was for either search light or mobile workshop use. I used to have half shares in the unit it came via a clearance sale of a wood yard that was closing down.
It now belongs to Steve Stone OCMPG member with C30 11

Pete

Are you quite sure of the rated output: 2.2Kva? That's not much for a V8 prime mover, let's do the math:
85 HP X 746 watts/HP X 80% eff. (just to be conservative, got to allow for mechanical losses, hysteresis, windage, and inductive reactance) = 50Kw. for a generator. If it's three phase alternator you multiply that by root 3 to get even higher output.
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