Investigation of frequency problems in supplying power at 60 cycles to Anglo-Newfoundland Development Co. Ltd. at Grand Falls, Newfoundland

• Main Author: Davis, E. R.
• Other Authors: British Newfoundland Corporation, Anglo-Newfoundland Development Co.
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: British Newfoundland Corporation Limited 1959
• Subjects: Hydroelectric power plants > Newfoundland and Labrador > Grand Falls; Newfoundland; Newfoundland studies
• Online Access: http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/cns2/id/184641

British Newfoundland Corporation Limited Investigation of Frequency Problems in Supplying Power at 60 Cycles to Anglo Newfoundland Development Co. Ltd Summary of findings -- Basic conversion problems. Electric motors -- Power transformers -- Electrical distribution, control & metering -- Lighting and small appliances -- Mechanical equipment other than direct-connected -- Direct-connected pumps -- Direct-connected centrifugal fans -- Direct-connected synchronous M-G sets -- Direct-mounted synchronous grinders -- Hydro-electric generators & turbines -- Steam turbine-generator sets -- Conversion planning & organization -- Overall conversion - preliminary estimate -- Frequency-changer installation -- Partial conversion plus frequency-changer -- Table I: Total connected loads - motor list -- Table II: List of motors 100 HP and larger -- Table III: List of 50 cycle generating units -- Illustrations: typical frequency and load charts Report / British Newfoundland Corporation no. 1925