1 HP = 745.7 wattrizwan25 said:
Actually i want to run with a single phase motor.Baluncore said:
No.rizwan25 said:
"Perpetual motion machine" doesn't literally just mean self powered, it is an overall category of devices that violates conservation of energy. Label the power inputs and outputs (both mechanical and electrical) on your diagram and you will see they don't match. They have to match.rizwan25 said:
To calculate the horsepower for an electric motor, you can use the formula: HP = (Voltage x Current x Efficiency x Power Factor) / 746. This formula converts electrical power (in watts) to mechanical power (in horsepower).
The formula to convert kilowatts (kW) to horsepower (HP) is: HP = kW x 1.341. This conversion factor (1.341) is used because 1 horsepower is equivalent to approximately 0.746 kilowatts.
The efficiency of a motor can typically be found on the motor's nameplate or in the manufacturer's specifications. It is expressed as a percentage and indicates how well the motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. For calculations, you should use the efficiency as a decimal (e.g., 90% efficiency is 0.90).
The power factor is a measure of how effectively the electrical power is being converted into useful work output. It is a dimensionless number between 0 and 1. A power factor closer to 1 indicates more efficient usage of electrical power. The power factor is crucial in the horsepower calculation formula because it accounts for the phase difference between voltage and current in AC motors.
To calculate the horsepower for an alternator, you can use the formula: HP = (kW output / Efficiency) x 1.341. Here, the kW output is the electrical power output of the alternator, and efficiency is the efficiency of the alternator. This formula accounts for the conversion of electrical power to mechanical power, considering the efficiency losses.
