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    generator kw rating to drive 100 hp dc motor?

    thanks, i should have that information within a few days, i'll post it as soon as i get it. i really appreciate everyone's help....mike
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    generator kw rating to drive 100 hp dc motor?

    thanks for the replies. the motors would be spinning a 2" shaft, variable rpms 0-850 with reverse capability, the drive itself is rated at 125 hp, voltage 150v-525v, power range 25-1270 amps run current. page 11 of the attached pdf has specifications. these motors and drive were previously...
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    generator kw rating to drive 100 hp dc motor?

    thanks. i wondered about that too. the only thing i had heard about 1 or 3 phase before was with a/c generators. i am assuming that the reference to phase was in error, however, i will check with the seller. here is a link to a picture of the unit if that helps...
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    generator kw rating to drive 100 hp dc motor?

    hello all great website. i'm no expert like you guys, so i am asking your estimation of how powerful a diesel generator must be in kw rating in order to drive a magnetek 100 hp d.c.electric motor. all i have on the motor so far is that its 100 hp, 500(480) dc(input?)and the field amps are...

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