Title :
25-Hz at Niagara Falls [History]
Author :
Blalock, Thomas J. ; Woodworth, C.A.
Abstract :
Part 1 of this article, published in the January/February 2008 issue of IEEE Power & Energy Magazine, summarized early hydroelectric developments at Niagara Falls and the establishment of 25-Hz power in most of western New York State. Here we continue this story through the second half of the 20th century and up to the eventual demise of 25-Hz power on 12 October 2006.
Keywords :
history; hydroelectric power stations; power system interconnection; Niagara Falls; frequency 25 Hz; hydroelectric developments; Cities and towns; Delay; History; LAN interconnection; Power generation; Power system interconnection; Reservoirs; Rivers; Synchronous motors; Water resources;
Journal_Title :
Power and Energy Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MPE.2007.915180
