Investigation of load characteristics; metadyne, as used on ex-P O-Midi Railway and London Passenger Transport Board's lines, described as d-c rotary transformer which converts constant voltage supply to one of constant current; consists of ordinary d-c armature fitted with set of brushes for bringing in primary current from overhead or third rail, and another set for leading away secondary current generated by armature reaction.


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    Title :

    Metadyne control


    Additional title:

    Elec Ry Traction (Supp Ry Gaz)


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1938


    Size :

    7 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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