Title :
The use of selenium rectifiers in self-saturating magnetic amplifiers
Author_Institution :
Vickers Electric Division, Vickers, Inc., St. Louis, Mo.
Abstract :
The particular characteristics of self-saturating magnetic amplifiers must be considered when selecting selenium rectifiers for their circuits. The effects of forward voltage drop, leakage, and capacitance are discussed, as is the selection of a rectifier stack for an amplifier.
Keywords :
Capacitance; Induction motors; Inductors; Magnetic circuits; Magnetic cores; Rectifiers; Saturation magnetization;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/EE.1952.6437893
