Title :
Ignitron multiple-unit cars for the new haven railroad
Author :
Ames, E. W. ; Dowden, V. F.
Author_Institution :
Westinghouse Electric Corporation, East Pittsburgh, Pa.
fDate :
5/1/1955 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The first quantity application of ignitron rectifiers on multiple-unit cars is described. The use of the rectifier system has many advantages as it combines the desirable characteristics of high-voltage a-c transmission with straight d-c traction motors and control equipment.
Keywords :
Acceleration; DC motors; Heating; Rectifiers; Relays; Switches; Traction motors;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/EE.1955.6439364
