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Discussion in 'Diesel & Electric Traction' started by used2be, Nov 30, 2022.

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  1. RLinkinS

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    If the engine horsepower is 2750 this converts to 2022 kW but there will be losses in the generator/alternator. at 95% efficiency the output decreases to approx. 1900 kW
     
    RLinkinS, Dec 3, 2022
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  2. Martin Perry

    Martin Perry Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator Friend

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    Indeed … but the question I was originally answering was about Class 47s at power stations …
     
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    I suspect that the way a diesel loco is 'set up' in terms of rating/cooling/how the electrics works etc probably isnt ideal for the sort of 'steady state' work that a 'generator set' is optimised for
     
    johnofwessex, Dec 3, 2022
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