First quantity application of ignitron rectifiers on multiple unit cars is described; use of rectifier system combines desirable characteristics of high voltage a-c transmission with straight d-c traction motors and control equipment. (Applications Industry) (see also Am Inst Elec Engrs -- Trans v 74 pt 2 (Applications and Industry) n 19 July 1955 p 147-52)


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    Title :

    Ignitron multiple-unit cars for New Haven Railroad


    Additional title:

    Elec Eng


    Contributors:
    Ames, E.W. (author) / Dowden, V.F. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1955


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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