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What power generator would you need to run a 2.5 hp 50 liter 110v compressor?
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∙ 12y ago
One HP = 753 watts, so the simplest formula to get your answer would be:
kW = HP/0.753
But that assumes 100% efficiency & a 1.0 power factor. Motors on compressors typically have a power factor of .7, but that can vary from .4 to .8 The power factor is the algebraic form of the nonlinear relationship between watts and volt-amps in an AC system. Always assume that a generator's rating is actually volt-amps and not watts, and you won't have a problem with your loads.
You should also add in a safety factor. So, the formula would be:
kW = SF * ( 1 / efficiency ) * ( 1 / PF ) * ( HP / .753 )
Putting in some typical real world values:
kW = 1.25 * ( 1 / 0.8 ) * ( 1 / 0.7 ) * ( HP / 0.753 )
I don't have a calculator handy so I'll let somebody else punch the numbers :-)
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