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Development of a Lightweight and Compact 1kVA-Class Portable Generator
Technical Paper
1999-01-3304
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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The development of the lightweight and compact EU1000i generator with a maximum output of 1kVA is presented. The technology applied to achieve the required levels of exhaust emission, fuel consumption and noise, and to provide a stable electrical power supply with low waveform distortion is described.
The technology comprises of four elements: a high-speed, multi-pole, external rotor type alternator, a microcomputer-controlled sine wave inverter, a compact high-speed 4-stroke engine with electronic speed governing, and a lightweight frame with a two-level noise-damping system. Combination of these four elements of technology has achieved 50% less weight, 25-30% lower fuel consumption, and 7-9dB(A) less noise than the previous model. The emission levels of CO and of NOx + HC are also 30% and 65% lower than the 2000 CARB regulations.
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Kouchi, T., Ito, K., and Nakamura, M., "Development of a Lightweight and Compact 1kVA-Class Portable Generator," SAE Technical Paper 1999-01-3304, 1999, https://doi.org/10.4271/1999-01-3304.Also In
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