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Originally Posted by Logic
Wow!  Glad you like the idea pgfpro.
I'm guessing a direct rubber coupled Neodymium Permanent Magnet generator is most efficient, But then you are very much limited by the rpm's you can turn the engine-genset at.
If you are going to be testing various engines; a belt drive, with different size pulleys, or a plain old gearbox would allow you to easily run the engine~genset at optimal rpm's... mostly..! 
I'll do some research.
How many KW and what rpm range/gearing are we talking? |
Thanks again for the info.
KW I'm not sure? Right now I'm running two 1500watt heaters that will sustain working temps when it's 35*F outside.
I'm thinking about running my transmission also that would be coupled to generator. Cranks rpm will be between 2200rpm and 3200rpm.