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Re: Why isn't Alternating Currentu used to power Subways? (was R1/9 acceleration) |
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Posted by JournalSquare-K-Car on Mon Aug 11 09:42:27 2008, in response to Re: Why isn't Alternating Currentu used to power Subways? (was R1/9 acceleration), posted by Jeff H. on Mon Aug 11 03:20:37 2008. I see, thanks.But what was wrong with GG-1 motors? I see that the AC current would heat the motor a bit more due to eddy currents..but all motors, AC, and DC produce eddy currents. And besides, if it is a problem of running motors on AC, you can rectify it, but then I guess the gains would be questionable. |
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