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    Does an Alternator Really Take This Much Torque?

    Thanks for the explanation. However when I plug in the figures into the formula, I come out with 10KW P(w) = {\frac{τ(nm)~x~ 2π ~x~ω(rpm)}{60}} I then plug my figures in: P(w) = {\frac{47(nm)~x~ 2π ~x~2200(rpm)}{60}} I get 10,828w. where have I gone wrong? Thanks
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    Does an Alternator Really Take This Much Torque?

    Hi Russ, thanks for your reply. It is an average car, the voltage 12v and the current is 150A max. For reference the datasheet I found was here I took a look at the wiki page but I'm a little confused as to what I am looking for - I'm not sure what to apply to which formula :confused...
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    Does an Alternator Really Take This Much Torque?

    Hi, I'm looking around for a replacement alternator and came across the specs which state max current available at 6000rpm and requires 47nm of torque. I was quite suprised with this needing that amount of torque. So I'm starting to imagine a typical diesel which most don't get up to...
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