Principles and Practice of Electrical Engineering

Gray, Alexander and Wallace, G.A.

Published by McGraw-Hill, New York, 1940

About this Item

Pages 232 to 236, of this 586 page volume, discusses `Special Direct-Current Machines'. A prime example being the arc-welding generator. Noting as well that, the load of a direct-current generator is inherently unstable. LEARN more about : lap winding, deflection, photographic film, oscillograph, overload, induction furnace, Plante plate, torque, wattmeters, vibrating-reed rectifier, exciter, and squirrel-cage motor. Lots of b/w diagrams expand on the text. Cond : Boards are dark blue with gilt lettering at spine. Off white end-papers. Issued w/o dust jacket (??). Name of p/o on ffep. Very light general wear. Light soiling appropriate to the vintage. Minor amounts of pencil marginalia. Collectible !! QUote (p.65) : " As long as the unit pole is kept moving, it generates part of the e.m.f. required to maintain the current i. The unit pole moving along the axis of the solenoid constitutes an ._._._. .". Seller Inventory # 016874

Bibliographic Details

Title: Principles and Practice of Electrical ...

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, New York

Publication Date: 1940

Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: B/W Diagrams

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: 5th or later Edition