Rectifiers and convertors are being used for an increasing number of applications, over a wide range of power ratings, as semiconductors become larger and more sophisticated. The author describes the latest developments in five major fields of application: traction supplies, both on-board and trackside; electrochemical supplies; variable-speed drives; induction heating and melting; and DC transmission.


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    Title :

    Inventiveness abounds in mass transit schemes


    Additional title:

    Es gibt eine Fuelle von Neuerungen auf dem Gebiet von Fahrzeugantrieben


    Contributors:
    Brown, M. (author)

    Published in:

    Electrical Times ; 4642 ; 5-6


    Publication date :

    1982


    Size :

    2 Seiten


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English