High-power surges in electric distribution systems of great magnitude

In the following, Iintend to give a review, investigation, and discussion of a high-power surge, which occurred in the high-potential distribution system of the Manhattan Railway, in New York, during the early days of its electric operation. The very complete data on the phenomena occurring during the surge and the effects caused by it have been furnished by Mr. H. G. Stott, at that time Superintendent of Motive Power of the Manhattan system. The surge resulted in a complete shutdown of the power station at 5.50 p.m., July 23, 1903, and again during the following night at 12.45 a.m.