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I want to build a teststand where I can test an alternator.
I plan on fabricating a test stand for the alternator. I have a variable voltage source capable of driving enough current to 'drive' the field. I have a dummy load to sink the output current. What I need is a variable speed electric motor to drive the alternator. But I am not sure how much horsepower is required to drive a 60Amp alternator @ the equivalent of 2500 RPM at the prop. Which brings up another question. What is the typical ratio of prop RPM to alternator RPM? I am thinking it is 2:1. Alternatively rather than wasting a bunch of my time - is this something I could just buy from an alternator repair shop? Thanks, Nathan |
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