Leading engineering features are production of electric power at 3300 volts, between phases, by means of three-phase, 25-cycle, turbine-driven alternators, raised to 20,000 volts by static transformers, its transmission at this pressure to substations where it is converted to 1500 volts direct current, and supply to trains at this pressure by means of overhead contact wire. (See also Elecn., vol. 32, no. 1, Jan. 2 1920 pp. 12-20, 3 figs)


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    Title :

    Electrification of Melbourne suburban railways


    Additional title:

    Ry. Gaz.


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1920


    Size :

    9 pages


    Remarks:

    12 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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