On 2012-09-30, wrote:
On Sep 30, 12:05?am, Ignoramus23622 ignoramus23...@NOSPAM.
What are the names on them - any specs ?
Kato motor-generators, 60 Hz in, 417 Hz out, 100 HP motor, 75 kVa

415 Hz, sorry

generator IIRC. Each weighs 2,800 lbs.

For scrap purposes, they are both electric motors. They are about 100
HP in size.

Since they are made by Kato, I doubt there is any way to separate the
motor part from the generator part.


While I will soon know for sure, this is indeed what I expect, that
they are closely coupled.

If that is possible, you might be able to sell the motor part and
scrap the generator part.

I am just thinking out loud, but, even if they are closely coupled,
the motor part probably has a SAE bolt pattern, so that it can be used
where other similar SAE motors are used, say to replace a diesel
engine or some such.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/82579021/415-HZ-DESIGN

Many years ago I toured a plant that used similar motor generators to
power Florescent lighting. They claimed that by using a higher
frequency the lamps were more efficient. But I think those days are
gone as the electronic ballasts essentially do just that. But you
might check with one or more of the folks that make ballasts for
florescent lighting.

They are all moving to this newfangled green energy compliant stuff,
doubtfully anyone would want it.


As for the price of large motors for scrap. Call three scrap yards
and see what they will pay.

Yep, will do indeed.

i