Engine & Generator - Can Speed Increase Work?

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Increasing the speed of an engine driving an alternator from 1500 rpm to 3000 rpm does not necessarily allow for a reduction in horsepower required. The electrical load on the alternator dictates the mechanical power input needed, which typically increases with higher rpm. Therefore, while the engine speed can be doubled, the horsepower may not be halved as the load often rises with frequency. This means that achieving the same output work with less horsepower is generally not feasible. Understanding the relationship between engine speed, load, and power requirements is crucial in this context.
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is it possible by increasing speed to 3000 rpm from 1500 rpm and reduce the hp half of engine that operates the alternator(for example in case 15hp engine reduce to 7.5hp for doing same work by doubling the rpm)?
 
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is it possible by increasing speed to 3000 rpm from 1500 rpm and reduce the hp half of engine that operates the alternator(for example in case 15hp engine reduce to 7.5hp for doing same work by doubling the rpm)?
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It isn't totally clear to me what you are trying to do, but in general, no. The electrical load on an alternator is what determines the mechanical power input required. So what happens to the power depends on what happens to the load when you increase the rpm (frequency). In many cases, it will go up -- it usually won't go down.
 
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