EGSA - Electrical Generating Systems Association

A 6 pole machine would rotate at 1200 RPM to produce 60 hertz or at 1000 RPM for 50 hertz power. Required Generator Capacity. The generator must have enough capacity to serve the largest total continuous load that it will be expected to carry. It also must have sufficient kVA capacity to start the largest motor without excessive voltage dip. ................
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