Title :
Variable-speed constant-frequency alternator
Author :
Crooks, James W.
Author_Institution :
Consolidated-Vultee Aircraft Corporation, San Diego, Calif.
Abstract :
Frequency is independent of armature speed in an a-c generator described in this student paper. The generator operates on the principle of brush rotation. Several factors to be considered in aircraft generators are mentioned.
Keywords :
Alternators; Brushes; Commutation; Contactors; Generators; Rotors; Shafts;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/EE.1947.6443715
