Isbn: 9780282549480 - instructions for the installation and operation of direct current multipolar generators and motors (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a valuable guide to the operation and maintenance of direct current multipolar machines, a technology central to the burgeoning electrical industry of the late 19th century. The author, a Westinghouse engineer, provides detailed instructions for operating generators, motors, and switchboard apparatus, including vital information on grounding, short circuits, and commutation. This manual goes beyond practical applications, exploring the underlying electrical principles that govern the behavior of these machines, and offers a clear explanation of shunt, series, and compound windings, essential for understanding the intricacies of voltage regulation and motor speed control. Throughout, the author emphasizes the importance of proper maintenance, including keeping machines clean, oiling bearings, and carefully inspecting all connections. The book serves as a testament to the technological advancements of the era and offers a glimpse into the early stages of electrical engineering. It reveals the meticulous attention to detail and the evolving understanding of electricity that characterized this period. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…