What size generator do I need to run a 10 hp motor?
Rule of Thumb
| Electric Motor Size | Minimum Generator Req’d (KVA) by Starting Method | |
|---|---|---|
| HP | KW | S.D to KVA Size (Note 2) |
| 6 | 4.5 | 12 |
| 7.5 | 5.5 | 15 |
| 10 | 7.5 | 20 |
How many watts is a 10 hp motor?
Subject: RE: How many kilowatts /hour does 10 HP fan take? 746 watts per Hp but, rule of thumb figure 1KW per Hp to allow for efficiency losses. So 10 KWH would run a 10 Hp motor for 1 hour.
What size generator do I need for a 15 hp motor?
Use of Engine Driven Generators – Single-Phase or Three-Phase
| Motor Rating | Minimum Rating of Generator | |
|---|---|---|
| HP | KW | Internally Regulated |
| 7 1/2 | 5.5 | 12.5 |
| 10 | 7.5 | 18.75 |
| 15 | 11 | 25 |
How big is a 10hp motor?
General Purpose Motor, 10 HP, 3-Phase, Nameplate RPM 1,765, Voltage 230/460V AC, 215T Frame. Country of Origin Varies. Country of Origin is subject to change. NEMA 210 frame three-phase general purpose AC motors have a standard 1-3/8″ diameter, 3-3/8″ length shaft whose center is 5-1/4″ above the mounting surface.
What size generator do I need to run a 5 hp motor?
A true 5 hp on 220 volts would require 28 amps to run on 220 or 6160 watts so at a minimum I would think 20,000 watt generator.
How many watts does it take to run a 15 hp motor?
746 watts equals one HP. A 11,000 watt generator should run 15 HP of motors.
How do you size a generator motor?
Here’s a simple rule for estimating the size of an engine-generator set for motor starting: 1kW of generator set rating per each 3/4 to 1 hp of motor nameplate.
How much horsepower do I need for a generator?
The rule of thumb is that you need 2 HP to produce 1 kW of electricity. For example, a 50-HP engine is required to produce 25 kW of power.