Hi, > Can anyone tell me what the output of a small car alternator, such as > a Toyota Corolla 70 amp. unit, would be at around 6000 rpm (the > alternator, not the car)?
If it is of any use, I have measured the output of my car's alternator: It starts reaching the nominal voltage (at very little current) when the motor turns at 600rpm. At 800rpm it delivers about 10A, and at 1300rpm it is already up to its limit of about 45A. It doesn't increase above that. This alternator is rated at 55A (I guess that's a bit of a wish figure!). I would have to measure the pulleys to tell exactly how fast the alternator runs relative to the engine, but from looking at it, it seems to be about 4 times. Short conclusion of the above: The alternator in MY car (Nissan Terrano), at 6000rpm would already deliver its full output of roughly 45A. Manfred. ---------------------------- Visit my hobby website! http://ludens.cl ---------------------------- ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQLSAA/FGYolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Does your company feature in the microhydro business directory at http://microhydropower.net/directory ? If not, please register free of charge and be exposed to the microhydro community world wide! NOTE: The advertisements in this email are added by Yahoogroups who provides us with free email group services. The microhydro-group does not endorse products or support the advertisements in any way. More information on micro hydropower at http://microhydropower.net To unsubscribe: send empty message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microhydro/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
