Calculating Wattage Rating for Generator to Power Electric Motor

[Grabowski]

What would be the wattage ratting for a gas/diesel generator to power an electric motor with these specs.

72-144VDC
190A Continuous
43.7HP Continuous

Thanks

 

[uart]

Well the maximum electrical output is : 144 x 190 = 27.36 kW

Assumming 85% efficiency the required input power would be 27.36/0.85 = 32.2 kW

Which (no surprise) is approximately equal to 43.7 HP as given.

 

[Grabowski]

thank you