907 Electric Traction. [Rodman.]
Lectures 12-1, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
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 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.
Problem work dealing with the fundamental considerations necessary
for the solution of traction problems is required. After February
first, three extra periods a week are devoted to this course.
[Required, Winter, in Course III (4).]
