These alternators may be coupled to a prime mover (driving engine) either by a direct shaft to shaft coupling or by conventional belt and pulleys. The AC frequency of the output power is determined solely by the speed of rotation of the prime mover, the alternators must spin at 1500 RPM to generate 50Hz power. They can be driven either clockwise or anti clockwise to suit your application.
Specifications for the TFW Series generators are shown in the following table. All our alternators are CE approved for your safety and piece of mind. Please note that the standard shipping cost of £39.99 applies to mainland UK only, if you are overseas please contact us for a quotation.
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TFW2 Series Three-Phase A.C. Synchronous Brushless Generator
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TECHNICAL DATA
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Model
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Rated Power
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Rated Volt. (V )
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Rated Curr. (A)
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Rated P.F.
(Cos ¦ )
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Rated Speed (r/min)
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Steady Volt.
Regulation
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TFW2-10
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10/12.5
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415
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18.1
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0.8
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1500
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± 1
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TFW2-15
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15/19
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415
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28.8
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0.8
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1500
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± 1
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TFW2-20
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20/25
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415
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36.1
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0.8
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1500
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± 1
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TFW2-24
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24/30
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415
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43.2
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0.8
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1500
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± 1
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TFW2-30
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30/37.5
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415
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54.1
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0.8
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1500
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Please note that he colour supplied may vary from that shown in the picture. These alternators are not suitable for grid connected applications without the use of a grid tied invertor.
We are often asked the question "what size alternator can i couple to my engine" the following may be of some help.
As a rule of thumb, at 100% efficiency (which is an impossibility), each BHP is 746 Watts, so a 6 HP engine can theoretically develop 4.476 KW. Practically, there are losses in the alternator/generator, belts, bearings, etc. and the net output power is about 2/3 of the theoretical maximum. So figure 1/2 of the BHP is the number of KW you can realistically expect.
6 BHP from a 6/1 CS engine should yield 3 KW, a 12/2 CS should run 6 KW. Generators and alternators should be specified a little oversized (it improves efficiency and allows for starting surges) and energy stored in the flywheels will help start motors, if not too big and not too often. Compressors without pressure releasers will be very hard to start, fans will be very easy. Several small, hard to start motors will work better than a single large hard to start motor as long as the motors do not try to start at the same time. A voltage/current sensor can be set up to allow a motor to start only when the generator load is low enough.