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Clogs

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Joined: 14/12/2006
Location: Australia
Posts: 8
Posted: 12:18am 01 Oct 2007
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I stumbled across these the other day. I can't find
any info by google. Someone out there may find
something to do with them.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Eclipse-aviation-Generator_W0QQitemZ2 00156369570QQihZ010QQcategoryZ102702QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1Q QcmdZViewItem

Link doesn't seem to work. Have a look at item 200156369570

Edited by Clogs 2007-10-02
 
Warpspeed
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Joined: 09/08/2007
Location: Australia
Posts: 4406
Posted: 12:55am 01 Oct 2007
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Usually aircraft and vehicle generators/alternators are designed to be minimum size and weight, and operate at very high rotational speeds, efficiency is never a priority.

These machines are built to contain the very minimum of copper and iron. As a result they usually always require comparatively high mechanical drive power for the rated electrical output. High drive power is never a problem with an aircraft engine!

While an aircraft generator COULD be used, it might not always be the best solution. Something that operates at lower speed and with higher efficiency may be more desirable.

Cheers,  Tony.
 
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