Title :
The Rotary Era, Part 2: ac-to-dc Power Conversion, Continued [History]
Author :
Blalock, Thomas J.
Abstract :
The author\´s EXAMINATION of the development and use of rotary converters to provide direct current (dc) power began in the September/October 2013 issue of this magazine. He now completes this discussion with an account of further significant advances in the technology of early "rotaries" and their eventual decline.
Keywords :
AC-DC power convertors; ac-to-dc power conversion; rotary converters; Converters; DC motors; History; Power conversion;
Journal_Title :
Power and Energy Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MPE.2013.2276199