DocumentCode
1249366
Title
50-Hz Frequency [History]
Author
Neidhöfer, Gerhard
Author_Institution
Tech. Hochschule, Darmstadt, Germany
Volume
9
Issue
4
fYear
2011
Firstpage
66
Lastpage
81
Abstract
The so-called "European" frequency of 50 Hz is one of the two standard frequencies that govern the electric power supply worldwide. As with 60 Hz, the "American" standard frequency, the history of 50 Hz is also specific and characterized by its own course of development from its first use up to final standards, involving various steps in between.
Keywords
electricity supply industry; frequency standards; American standard; European standard; electric power supply; frequency 50 Hz; frequency standard; Electricity supply industry; Europe; Frequency conversion; Frequency measurement; Generators; History; Power generation; Power system planning;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Power and Energy Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1540-7977
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MPE.2011.941165
Filename
5899020
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