To answer this question the voltage of the motor is needed.
Any single-phase a.c. generator producing more than 2.5 HP or 2 kW - at the required voltage.
how reversing an ac single phase induction motor to wark as induction generator
single phase fully control converter
If the elevator has a single-phase motor, the diesel generator can also be single phase provided the voltage and VA ratings are compatible.
Terminology gets misapplied but a 3-phase converter produces a 3 phase supply from a single phase supply. The only proviso is that generator, converter and motor are all suitably rated and compatible.
The winding design of the motor will not economically allow this to work. You would have to drive a 3 phase generator to supply it.
A three-phase generator is more efficient and provides a more stable power output compared to a single-phase generator. It is also capable of handling heavier loads and is often used in industrial settings where high power demands are required.
There is only one ground wire needed on any motor, single or three phase.
We can convert a 3 phase ac motor into generator by changing phase sequence of the ac input cable of that motor
For a 240-volt single-phase induction motor, a two-pole motor starter is typically required, as it connects to the two live conductors of the single-phase supply. For a 440-volt three-phase induction motor, a three-pole motor starter is needed, as it connects to the three phases of the three-phase supply.
A simple Rotary phase converter is just a motor generator set. An electric motor running on the input voltage/current/phase/frequency. it drives a generator that supplies a different voltage/current/phase/frequency. So an electric motor and an electric generator connected together mechanically, either on the same shaft, or via gears, constitutes a Rotary phase converter. the above is incorrect, the motor/generator is the same motor, just one 3 phase motor is needed, it will run on T1 and T2, and put out L1, L2, and L3. You just need to know how to wire it up and what to do to get it to spin over on simple single phase 220, it will create three phase 220.
You still need the same horsepower. The advantage of the three-phase motor is that it will draw lower current.