International Library of Technology · Scranton, International Textbook Co. · leaf 505
hemovements of the coils smooth, because the whole movingsystem acts like a dashpot. 49. Constant-current transformers may be placed eitherin the station or in a substation at a convenient point near 19 ELECTRIC LIGHTING. 41 where the lamps are to be supplied. In some instancesthey have been placed… … fig. 22. worked at nearly full load, the power factor is about .8, orabout as good as the power factor of a load of inductionmotors. The low power factor has been urged as an objec-tion against systems of this kind, and while it undoubtedlyis an objection, it must not be forgotten that the…
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