I've got an industrial duty air compressor that was given to me due to a non-running diesel engine on it. The other components are in very good shape so I'm wondering if it's feasible to install a 220v motor to replace the diesel engine.
It's a skid mounted horizontal 60 gal tank unit with a Duetz(sp?)/Rugerrini MD-150 15 hp 2 cyl diesel engine. The air pump looks to be pretty good size, connected to the diesel with a 16" diameter pulley belt drive. The air pump is a 2 cylinder unit and turns fine. The engine is rated 15 hp at 3600 rpm and runs CCW, which seems to be compatible with most electric motors.
I have tried to diagnose and fix the diesel, but have gotten fed up with it. It will turn over but will not start. I would prefer something that I can run indoors anyway, thus the idea to install an electric motor. I have 100 amp 1ph service to my shop so installing a circuit capable to handling 20-50 amps is not a problem, nor are any fabrication needs for mount plates, etc.
Is this feasible? How do I figure out what hp motor is needed? Any advice is appreciated.
It's a skid mounted horizontal 60 gal tank unit with a Duetz(sp?)/Rugerrini MD-150 15 hp 2 cyl diesel engine. The air pump looks to be pretty good size, connected to the diesel with a 16" diameter pulley belt drive. The air pump is a 2 cylinder unit and turns fine. The engine is rated 15 hp at 3600 rpm and runs CCW, which seems to be compatible with most electric motors.
I have tried to diagnose and fix the diesel, but have gotten fed up with it. It will turn over but will not start. I would prefer something that I can run indoors anyway, thus the idea to install an electric motor. I have 100 amp 1ph service to my shop so installing a circuit capable to handling 20-50 amps is not a problem, nor are any fabrication needs for mount plates, etc.
Is this feasible? How do I figure out what hp motor is needed? Any advice is appreciated.