Disadvantages of contactor loading; new method of throwing loading resistance across substation busbars, introduced by British Thomson-Houston Co, applicable to regenerating traction motors, especially on trolley bus systems; initial insertion of loading resistance accomplished without aid of moving parts, and takes place with delay of only few milli-seconds. (see also Engineer v 166 n 4317 Oct 7 1938 p 366-7; Passenger Transport J v 79 n 1997 Oct 14 1938 p 147-9; Elec Ry Traction (Supp to Ry Gaz) n 66 Oct 14 1938 p 664-6)


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    Title :

    Ignitron loading equipment for traction substations


    Additional title:

    Engineering


    Published in:

    Engineering ; 146 , n 3795


    Publication date :

    1938


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English