[PSUBS-MAILIST] 36v alternator

Tue Oct 17 10:59:26 EDT 2017

Hank Id look at the regenerative systems that are used in the Tesla cars.
Might be able to adapt a regenerative brake as your generator. Not sure of
their amp output though.

Best Regards,
David Colombo

804 College Ave
Santa Rosa, CA. 95404
(707) 536-1424
www.SeaQuestor.com

On Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 2:53 AM, hank pronk via Personal_Submersibles <
personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:

> Kieth,
> I have an extra 36v golf cart motor here, but there are two problems ,I
> think, anyways.  My understanding is, for a dc motor to work as a generator
> it must have permanent magnets, I think?  The next problem is the sheer
> size and weight.  these motors are quite heavy, witch is probably why they
> are so robust.  If it did work, it would be very tough and reliable.
> Hank
>
> On Monday, October 16, 2017, 7:25:10 PM MDT, k6fee via
> Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:
>
>
> Hank,
>
> What about using a surplus golf car motor as a generator? I know they are
> 48 volts and if you run at lower rpm you should be able to get 36v out, I
> would think.
>
> Keith T.
>
>
>
> Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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> -------- Original message --------
> From: hank pronk via Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.
> org>
> Date: 10/16/17 5:54 PM (GMT-08:00)
> To: Brian Cox via Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.org>
> Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] 36v alternator
>
> Brian,
> On 24v the motor takes 70A  so at 36v it should be around 50A  so I don't
> think a charger will do it.  I like your AC motor idea, except that I
> intend to switch over to AGM when I dive and will drive the sub with the
> main motor.  I have to give it to the Nekton engineers, that drive with a
> rudder, really works well.  The addition of positioning thrusters up front
> will be perfect.  It would be different if I didn't use gamma as a boat and
> sub all in one.  I sure like your idea! I  am going to see if I can find a
> 3hp universal AC\DC motor.
> Hank
>
> On Monday, October 16, 2017, 6:15:36 PM MDT, Brian Cox via
> Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:
>
>
> Hank,       If you did have one I wonder if that would work.  I think they
> put out about 10 amps.  But there may be a duty cycle issue running a
> charger for that purpose may shorten it's life.  What about just running a
> AC motor off of a regular AC generator for the sole purpose of getting
> across the lake?
>
> Brian
>
> --- personal_submersibles at psubs.org wrote:
>
> From: hank pronk via Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.
> org>
> To: Brian Cox via Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.org>
> Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] 36v alternator
> Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2017 23:09:44 +0000 (UTC)
>
> Brian, I don't have a 36v charger.  I charge my bank 12v at a time.
> Hank
>
> On Monday, October 16, 2017, 4:52:05 PM MDT, Brian Cox via
> Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:
>
>
> Hank,    Does your 36 volt charger put out enough amperage to power your
> motors ?
>
> Brian
>
> --- personal_submersibles at psubs.org wrote:
>
> From: hank pronk via Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.
> org>
> To: Personal Submersibles General Discussion <personal_submersibles at psubs.
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> Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] 36v alternator
> Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2017 15:18:44 +0000 (UTC)
>
> Okay new idea, can't fit a diesel in my escape pod, so, I am thinking that
> I will put a 36v dc generator (home made) in my inflatable tender that I
> tow behind Gamma.  I am installing the original 2hp drive in the escape pod
> with the jettisoning prop assembly.  I will feed the 2 hp 24v motor with
> 36v so it will be 3hp.  The motor is rated at 3hp 36v.  I will run a power
> cable from the generator to 3 12v batteries in the pod, and I will travel
> on that power.  When I dive I will switch to my 36v agm  bank.   That
> should work since I am towing the tender anyways.  I am having trouble
> finding a 36v alternator.  I want an alternator with internal regulator.  I
> guess in a pinch I can use 3 12v alternators but then it is not compact
> anymore.  Any ideas?
> Hank
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