Thank you all for your replies. I didn't think it could as simple as my theory suggested.
Leading on from my first question; if I were to have:
A. An engine driving a generator, as above, to power an electric motor.
and
B. An identical engine driving a hydraulic pump powering a...
Generator output question...
Hi there,
If I were to drive an electric generator from, for example, a 200Kw petrol engine, would the output of the generator also be 200Kw, or would I loose some power along the way? And if so, why?
Many thanks.