Title :
The case for a standard system of electrification for American railroads
Author :
Perkinson, T. F.
Author_Institution :
General Electric Company, Schenectady, N. Y.
fDate :
3/1/1957 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Some of the more important aspects of system standardization for main-line railroad electrification in the United States are discussed. Investigation has shown that the commercial-frequency system appears to have enough advantages to justify its recommendation for American railroads.
Keywords :
AC motors; DC motors; Education; Power supplies; Rectifiers; Standards; Traction motors;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/EE.1957.6443028
