907. Electric Traction. [Rodman.]
11:30-12:30, T. Th. S.
Lectures on the various types of electric motors for traction purposes,
controllers and systems of control, brakes, rolling stock, track, train performance,
and electric railway economics. A discussion with problems of
the complete electrification system for electric railways, including generating
apparatus, transmission, sub-stations and equipment, distribution, and
utilization of electrical energy for car propulsion. (Spring.) Optional for
Hydro-electric Engineering (920), or Illumination and Photometry (906-956).
