Title :
Metallic rectifiers for shipboard electric systems
Author :
Straub, C. L. ; Wiest, H. G.
Author_Institution :
Bureau of Ships, U. S. Navy, Washington, D. C.
fDate :
4/1/1958 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The development of metallic rectifiers has resulted in the increased use of rectifiers in the place of motor-generators as d-c power sources on ships having a-c plants. The characteristics, applications, and advantages of these rectifiers are discussed.
Keywords :
Aircraft; Generators; Germanium; Marine vehicles; Power supplies; Rectifiers; Silicon;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/EE.1958.6445015
