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In fact the motor has all six leads coming out so I can connect in the star or delta configuration. Problem with a starter - delta starter is that that starting current would still be very high still requiring an overly sized genset to allow for starting. That's why I was thinking along the...

The motor is delta connected

That's right. The idea is to make the motor starting easier on the generator. But I'm worried about the effects of harmonics on the genset if I were to size the generator to run at 80% of it's full load capacity. The VFD has a 6 pulse rectifier input circuit.

I'm using the generator as the power source to run a 20hp motor and I am thinking the VFD could help to suppress the high starting current whilst still giving high starting torque. The idea is to use the smallest generator possible for the 20hp motor whilst leaving a 20% capacity headroom.

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I would like to use VFDs for motor sizes ranging from 0.4kw to 15kw. My idea here is to reduce the generator foot print to the lowest possible value. My thinking is that, theoretically, I could use a 25kva generator set to drive a 20hp motor (80% operating capacity) and since the VFD eliminates...

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My name is Tawanda I'm into Renewable energy (Solar) and Electrical energy management. I hope to learn as much as possible from Electrical power experts on this forum. Thank you