DocumentCode
86021
Title
The Rotary Era, Part 1: Early ac-to-dc Power Conversion [History]
Author
Blalock, Thomas J.
Volume
11
Issue
5
fYear
2013
fDate
Sept.-Oct. 2013
Firstpage
82
Lastpage
92
Abstract
During the early 20TH Century, machines known as synchronous converters, or rotary converters, were mainly responsible for the successful transition from early Edison direct current (dc) power distribution to alternating current (ac) distribution. Rotary converters were the most efficient means of converting ac power into dc power so as to be able to continue supplying established dc motor loads.
Keywords
AC-DC power convertors; DC motors; alternators; rotary convertors; AC distribution; AC-DC power conversion; DC power distribution; Edison direct current power distribution; alternating current distribution; dc motor load; rotary converters; synchronous converters; AC-DC power converters; Cities and towns; Converters; Light rail systems; Oil insulation; Power systems; Synchronous converters; Windings;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Power and Energy Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1540-7977
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MPE.2013.2265791
Filename
6581971
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