"There are at present four common methods of con
verting the alternating current into direct current.
These are in order of use, the motor generator set,
the rotary converter, mercury vapor rectifier and the
Murphy rectifier. A short description of these and
connections for the last two will be given."--p.2
Published April 1918. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published December 1917. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
In any electrical system no part is stronger than the weakest link. It is very important that the insulation of the transmission line be kept intact at all times. For this reason any improvement in the design or manufacture of insulators would be desirable.
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