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Size of the diesel and compressor? HP, CFM, original drive system (direct ,belts, gearbox?) End use? If you use the Leaf stuff, you're messing with a higher level of danger 400VDC system that requires a sophisticated($) non-OEM motor controller or a complicated hack of the original controller. Have you thought about a much cheaper and safer lower voltage brushed motor system? If you are running at a constant speed, motor control is much cheaper and easier. You may not even need an electronic motor controllerHi All, I am currently making an electric drive compressor. The compressor is usually driven by a diesel engine.
I have taken the battery pack and motor from a Nissan Leaf. The transmission has been removed so I will be driving directly from the motor.
Given I do not need the items required in a car such as air con, power steering etc is there any reasonably straight forward way of wiring this up in order to achieve a constant motor speed of around 1800/2000rpm.
Has anyone any experience of anything like this and how best to go about it.
Any help is much appreciated.
Gerald