Title :
50-Hz Frequency [History]
Author :
Neidhöfer, Gerhard
Author_Institution :
Tech. Hochschule, Darmstadt, Germany
Abstract :
The so-called "European" frequency of 50 Hz is one of the two standard frequencies that govern the electric power supply worldwide. As with 60 Hz, the "American" standard frequency, the history of 50 Hz is also specific and characterized by its own course of development from its first use up to final standards, involving various steps in between.
Keywords :
electricity supply industry; frequency standards; American standard; European standard; electric power supply; frequency 50 Hz; frequency standard; Electricity supply industry; Europe; Frequency conversion; Frequency measurement; Generators; History; Power generation; Power system planning;
Journal_Title :
Power and Energy Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MPE.2011.941165
