Recent Progress in Dynamo-Electric Machines (Classic Reprint)

Sylvanus Phillips Thompson

ISBN 10: 028224445X / ISBN 13: 9780282244453

Published by Forgotten Books, 2017

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive survey of the progress made in dynamo-electric machines over the past fifteen months. Building on the author's previous research, it provides a physical theory and in-depth analysis of how these machines work, including the distribution of potential, the induction in the coils, and the influence of different pole shapes. The theories presented here are supported by detailed observations and experiments, shedding new light on the design and optimization of these machines. Diagrams and experimental data illustrate the findings, making them accessible and relevant to both engineers and researchers working in the field. Through this examination, the author highlights the importance of a uniform magnetic field and explains how to achieve it, contributing to the advancement of dynamo-electric machinery and its applications. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Recent Progress in Dynamo-Electric Machines (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 028224445X
• ISBN 13: 9780282244453
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Electronics

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Synopsis

Recent Progress in Dynamo-Electric Machines offers practical insight into the latest ideas shaping electric generations and motors.

This classic collection surveys three ways engineers describe dynamos — physical, algebraic, and graphical — and explains how each approach helps design better machines. The text blends theory with hands-on results from contemporary experiments and real-world machine tests.

The discussion moves from fundamental ideas to notable machine types, including Deprez’s dual-gramme setup and the Victoria dynamo. Through diagrams of collector potentials and field configurations, it shows how shaping pole-pieces and wiring patterns can improve performance and reduce sparking. The work also highlights how researchers use measurements and experiments to refine theory and practice together.

• Understand three perspectives on dynamo theory and why they matter to builders and researchers
• Learn how field design, armature structure, and winding practices affect efficiency and stability
• See real-world results from different machine types, including improvements in commutation and regulation
• Explore how practical testing and mathematical insight inform better engineering decisions

Ideal for readers of engineering history, early electrical technology, and professionals seeking a grounded look at late-19th‑century dynamo progress and its practical impact.