Electric transmission of energy and its transformation, subdivision, and distribution. A practical handbook (1894)
Kapp, Gisbert, 1852-1922 · New York, Van Nostrand · leaf 248
o find thetotal power supplied by the machine, the apparatusmay generally be so adjusted as to satisfy this condition.All we need do is to work the transformer or motor Bat a lower voltage than that of the machine. But if theproblem is to determine the power taken by the trans-former or motor B,… … 666666 may be used. This was devised by Dr. Fleming, and isknown under the term Three Ampere Meter Method.Its application will be understood on reference to Fig. 81,where A is the alternator, and a, a^ and «2 ^Ie ampere-meters indicating respectively the total current and itstwo components which…
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