Continuous Current Dynamos and Motors: And Their Control, Being a Series of Articles Reprinted From the Practical Engineer (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

W. R. Kelsey

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267360274 ISBN 13: 9780267360277

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the fundamentals and practical design of early electrical machines — a detailed guide to continuous current dynamos, motors, and their control.

This volume blends theory with hands‑on engineering insights, tracing how generators and traction systems were built and operated in the era of early electric power.

This edition covers the core ideas behind magnetic fields, armatures, windings, commutators, and the behavior of motors under various control schemes. It emphasizes the relationship between theory and mechanical design, with diagrams and calculations that illuminate real engineering decisions.

• Learn how armature windings and commutator construction shaped performance and reliability
• Understand how different winding layouts, types of armatures, and exciting methods affect torque and speed
• See how testing and efficiency assessments were conducted to guide improvements
• Gain historical context for electric traction, tramway motors, and the evolution of electrical engineering practice

Ideal for students, engineers, and history‑mocused readers seeking a practical, historically grounded view of early dynamo and motor technology.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267360274
• ISBN 13: 9780267360277
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 456