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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.