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Old 05-20-2002, 07:26 PM
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Here's a low estimate for engine power input to each of those alternators:
95A * 14V = 1330W (electric)
1330W / 0.85 = 1565W (engine)
1565W = 2.10 HP (engine)

150A -> 3.32HP (engine)



I think you'd better do a calculation or two in/re the peltier modules before you try to use them. If SaabJ's estimated power rejection (50HP) is correct, and if the Peltier modules removed 1J heat for every 1J electricity consumed (they're typically worse than that), you'd need nearly 500 of the 2" by 2" 75W Peltiers, and a 2700amp alternator to handle the load. (Keep in mind that a 2700amp alternator is going to require 55HP or more to keep it running @ full output.)
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