The generator simulates an electric generator producing electricity from shaft work.
There are two types of generator models. If Electricity is specified, the resulting shaftwork is required forcing the upstream equipment (Turbine, Motor, etc.) to supply the required shaft work. If Electricity is not specified, the available shaft work is converted to electricity.

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Data Description

Equipment Properties

Data Description

Data		Unit		Description
Set	Item	Type	Native	Description
Equipment Properties	Electricity	Electricity	BTU/hr	Required amount of electricity.
Equipment Properties	Efficiency	ElectricityFraction or Percent	Fraction	Generator efficiency.

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Equipment Properties

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Example of using equipment

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Method&Equations

If Electricity is specified, the shaft work stream is set to the specified Electricity divided by the generator efficiency.
If Electricity is not specified, the electrical power in the electricity stream is set to the shaft work power times the generator efficiency.

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