Survey of technical considerations governing choice between 3000 v d-c and 25 kv a-c power for future main line railway electrification; effect of developments in semiconductor devices on design and operation of equipment and choice of supply systems is discussed; advantages of 25 kv a-c system.


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    Title :

    Electric traction development and effect of semiconductor rectifiers


    Additional title:

    Instn Locomotive Engrs -- J


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1963


    Size :

    22 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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