Title :
A-C versus D-C power for underground mines
Author :
Linsenmeyer, J. Z. ; Owen, A. G.
Author_Institution :
Westinghouse Electric Corporation, East Pittsburgh, Pa.
Abstract :
In this paper a comparison will be made of a-c and d-c systems and motor characteristics, the merits of power-factor correction will be discussed, the possibilities and effects of a good choice of conductors will be examined and the solutions to simple a-c distribution problems will be offered.
Keywords :
Capacitors; Conductors; Copper; Induction motors; Reactive power; Torque; Voltage control;
Journal_Title :
American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Part II: Applications and Industry, Transactions of the
DOI :
10.1109/TAI.1953.6371336
