The Design, Construction and Test of a Rectifier (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Guy Richardson Radley

9780484379946: The Design, Construction and Test of a Rectifier (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484379941 ISBN 13: 9780484379946

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover how a practical electrical project becomes a reliable, battery-friendly rectifier system.

This book explains the design choices behind a compact rectifier intended to charge storage batteries safely from an AC supply. It presents the reasoning that guides selecting a suitable type, from motor-generator ideas to direct rectification, with an emphasis on efficiency, startup reliability, and protective features.

Written as a study of a real design, it walks through problem statements, design decisions, and the testing approach used to verify performance. The discussion covers how the chosen rectifier handles varying AC input, starts safely, and protects the battery from backflow or unwanted discharge. Readers will see practical considerations that shape a compact, economical machine with stable operation.

Comparison of three main approaches to rectification and their pros and cons.
How field strength, speed, and winding choices influence voltage, current, and efficiency.
How to read and apply test data, including static magnetization and short-circuit characteristics.
Strategies for ensuring sparkless operation, safe starting, and automatic protection against faults.

Ideal for readers of early electrical engineering works and anyone curious about how practical power conversion devices are designed and tested.

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