RHEOSTATIC AND REGENERATIVE BRAKING--1

A five-part series is presented that discussed various aspects of rheostatic and regenerative braking. Information is included on main lines with long and steep gradients, equipment for three-phase and single-phase systems, applications with compounds and series d.c. motors, principles of the metadyne for motor control and regeneration, and, the acceptance of regenerated power at substations with rotary and static rectifying equipment. This document, 1125, contains the complete series of articles and this subject, beginning on April 23, 1948, p. 488 of the Railway Gazette, and continuing through the June 18, (p. 716) September 10, (p 296) December 3, (p. 636) and December 31 issues.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Authors:
  • Prigmore, B J
• Publication Date: 1948

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: 6 p.
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 88

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Brakes; Braking; Electric locomotives; Locomotives; Motors; Technology
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Braking systems
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037931
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM