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...Rhodes then took up the subject of the difficulties which had been met with in regard to surges started by feeder burn-outs. He went on to point out the value of induction generators which operate in parallel with turbo-units in limiting the excessive rush of short-circuit burn-outs. The direct current end of the system was then discussed. On the Interborough Rapid Transit Company about 88 per cent, of the alternating current power which is generated is delivered to the third rail. The losses which are sustained take place as follows: transmission, 2 per cent.; transformers...
...ENGINEERING SOCIETY. "'The Steam Turbo-Generator System'" of the Edison Illuminating Company of Boston," Mr. H. E. Moultrop. Pierce 110, 8 P. M. (Illustrated by the Stereopticon...
...ENGINEERING SOCIETY. "The Steam Turbo-Generator System" of the Edison Illuminating Company of Boston," Mr. I. E. Moultrop. Pierce 110, 8 P. M. (Illustrated by the Stereopticon...