Re: humor: tesla power supply

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Original poster: Ben McMillen <spoonman534@xxxxxxxxx>

I suppose 'modern day' wasn't exactly the proper term to use..

The basic design really hasn't changed *that* much..

I always though it'd be great to power a coil with one of these gen 
sets.. high impractical and inefficient..

But when has that stopped anyone? ;)

Coiling In Pittsburgh
Ben McMillen

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Original poster: "BRIAN FOLEY"

Hi, Alco locomotive 16 cylinder pulls 4600 kw 3 phase 60 hz 480 volts. from
my days in the Navy we had 3 of these on board ship. cul brian f.
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> Original poster: Ben McMillen
>
> Mark, All,
> Right you are. Modern day diesel driven gen sets in
> diesel-electric locos are on the order of 4400 - 6000 hp. I don't
> remember what the generator delivered, but it was quite alot (enough
> to get a 200 ton loco down the track and then some).. Also 3 phase,
> with your choice of AC or DC depending on the application (I don't
> remember which is which).. These were also good for stationary power..
>
> Coiling In Pittsburgh
> Ben McMillen
>
>
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