Title :
Panama canal control system
Author :
Rodriguez, C.E. ; Patterson, C.G. ; Hesla, E.
Abstract :
The Panama canal project included one of the largest and most important electrical installations in the world in the early 20th century. The use of 1,022 electric motors with an installed capacity of 28,290 hp largely replaced the steam-and water-powered equipment then in common use. Reliability and safety were also engineered into the innovative electrical control system, enabling remote lock operation from a central location.
Keywords :
electric motors; installation; power system control; Panama canal control system; electric motors; electrical control system; electrical installations; power 28290 hp; reliability-and safety; Control systems; Government; History; Irrigation; Lakes; Marine vehicles; Oceans; Reliability engineering; Rivers; Sea level;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MIAS.2009.932350
