A statement and discussion of the transportation problem, reviewing the development of electric railroading, the use of direct-current motors, the rotary converter, and c., and discussing the single-phase alternating current motor and its advantages. General discussion. (9000 w.)


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    Title :

    Adaptation of alternating currents to railways


    Additional title:

    Pro Engrs' Soc W Penn


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1904


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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