907: Electric Traction:
9:30-10:30, M. W. F.
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. (Winter.) Optional for Electronics (920), or Illumination
and Photometry (906-956), only one given in any year.
Professor Rodman.
