Lymey

Glad I could be of help. I'm using a Voltmaster AR100 generator which turns at 3600 rpm and is 10KW. The engine turns at 1500 rpm. I'm using a double v belt drive. If I was building one now I think I would probably use one of the inexpensive Chinese 1800 rpm 15 KW generators and direct drive it from the engine. I'm pretty sure the engine would handle it at that speed. 10 KW is just adaquate for my electric heat in cold weather. Good luck with your project.

For goodness sakes, you don't need a $1200 governor! I used a simple belt driven centrifugal governor like is used on all kinds of tractors and generators and it works just fine. The engine speed is very steady. There is plenty of rotating mass in the engine, flywheel and generator to give the throttle time to add power if needed. Here's a governor that should do the job for you with a little adapting. You may have to change the pulley to get it running in it's RPM range. http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?Item=28-1653&UID=2007100121440082 If the generator is driven at the proper speed it will automatically put out the proper voltage. That's the way they're made. Of course the speed of rotation determines the frequency since they're synchronous generators.

I hope this thread isn't too old to bring up, but I built a generator set with an Isuzu 1.8L diesel engine and a 10 Kw generator. It worked perfectly right from the start 8 years ago. It kept me warm and living normally for 4-1/2 days last winter when the power was out here near Seattle. If you're still interested, I can give you information and pictures if it will help you. Lymey