Thank you all for the wealth of information that you provide. I have a permanent magnet generator that I would like to test the output for so that I can purchase a grid tied inverter.
This is my setup,
AC Motor - Gearbox(to get correct RPMs) - PM Generator
I know that I am producing very low frequency AC. My questions:
1) How should I test/measure the watts that I am generating?
2) How do I measure the correct voltage level for finding a rectifier?
My thinking was to hook up the generator through a rectifier then connect it to a series of 1 kW heating elements. However, when I add more elements the voltage lowers so how do I know what voltage will be given to the grid tied inverter?
Thank you all for any inputs.