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Title: PARALLEL OPERATION OF WELDING GENERATORS

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4177161· OSTI ID:4177161

Eight 900-amp, 36-kw direct current welding generators driven by eight 60-hp induction motors were operated in parallel to supply up to 7200 amp to resistance loads for heat transfer studies. A description and circuit designs of this installation, which provides safety interlocks and permits sectionalized operation for separate leads, are given. (auth)

Research Organization:
Du Pont de Nemours (E.I.) & Co. Savannah River Lab., Aiken, S.C.
DOE Contract Number:
AT(07-2)-1
NSA Number:
NSA-14-021623
OSTI ID:
4177161
Report Number(s):
DP-482
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-60
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English