why not go dc generation. then precise rpm control is less of an issue.....
Steve Spence Subscribe to the Renewable Energy Newsletter: http://www.webconx.com/subscribe.htm Renewable Energy Pages - http://www.webconx.dns2go.com/ Human powered devices, equipment, and transport - http://www.webconx.dns2go.com/2000/humanpower.htm [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Justin Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <biofuel@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2002 8:15 AM Subject: [biofuel] generator (what size motor?) > Hi All > > I have just aquired a 11KVA alternator. I now need an engine to turn the > alternator. I would like to use a petrol engine. BUT there are several > problems(so I can change it over to ethenol when every thing is working :) ). > > The engine must run at 1500 rpm. From what I have gathered there is not much > power available from a petrol engine at this rpm. I have spent several hours > looking on the internet for power curves for 1.6L to 3L engines but have not > been not been succesful. I would probably need about 17KW brake power at > 1500rpm if I want to change it to ethanol. I was thinking of using an old > MBenze engine(220 or so). > > Any advice would be welcomed... > > cheers Justin > > > Biofuel at Journey to Forever: > http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html > Please do NOT send "unsubscribe" messages to the list address. > To unsubscribe, send an email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~--> Buy Stock for $4. No Minimums. FREE Money 2002. http://us.click.yahoo.com/BgmYkB/VovDAA/ySSFAA/FGYolB/TM ---------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Please do NOT send "unsubscribe" messages to the list address. To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
