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ELECTRICAL GUIDE
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Fig. 2,123.—Vectors. A vector is defined as: a line, conceived to have both a fixed length and a fixed direction in space, but no fixed position. Thus A and B are lines, each having a fixed length, but no fixed direction. By adding an arrow head the direction is fixed and the line becomes a vector, as for example vector C. The fixed length is usually taken to represent a definite force, thus the fixed length of vector C is 4.7 which may be used to represent 4.7 lbs., 4.7 tons, etc., as may be arbitrarily assumed.

Fig. 2,124.—Parallelogram of forces. OC is the resultant of the two forces OA and OB. The length and direction of the lines represent the intensity and direction of the respective forces, the construction being explained in the accompanying text.

Figs. 2,125 to 2,128.—Parallelograms of forces showing increase in magnitude of the resultant of two forces, as their difference of direction, or electrically speaking, their phase difference is diminished. The diagrams show the growth of the resultant of the two equal forces OA and OB as the phase difference is reduced from 165° successively to 120, 60, and 15 degrees.

Fig. 2,129.—Method of obtaining the resultant of two component pressures acting at right angles by solution of right angle triangle. The equation of the right angle triangle is explained at length in Guide No. 5, page 1,070.

Fig. 2,130.—Diagram for obtaining the resultant of two equal component pressures acting at right angles.

Figs. 2,131 to 2,134.—Various forms of circuit. These well known forms of circuit are used in both alternating and direct current systems. The simple series circuit, fig. 2,131, is suitable for constant current arc lighting. Fig. 2,132, shows the parallel constant pressure circuit; this form of circuit is largely used but is seldom connected direct to the alternator terminals, but to a step down transformer, on account of the low pressure generally required. Fig. 2,133 illustrates a parallel series circuit, and 2,134, a series parallel circuit.

Fig. 2,135.—Typical American overhead 6,600 volt single phase interurban trolley line, Baltimore and Annapolis short line, Annapolis, Md.

Fig. 2,136.—Diagram of parallel circuit. It is a constant pressure circuit and is very widely used for lighting and power. If each lamp takes say ½ ampere, the current flowing in the circuit will vary with the number of lamps in operation; in the above circuit with all lamps on, the current is ½ × 5 = 2½ amperes.

Fig. 2,137.—Diagram of parallel series circuit, showing fall of pressure between units. This system is very rarely used; it has the disadvantage that if a lamp filament breaks, the resistance of the circuit is altered and the strength of the current changed. The voltmeter shows the fall of pressure along the line. It should be noted that, although the meter across AB is shown as registering zero pressure, there is, strictly speaking, a slight pressure across AB, in amount, being that required to overcome the resistance of the conductor between A and B.

Fig. 2,138.—44,000 volt lines entering the Gastonia sub-station of the Southern Power Co. The poles used are of the twin circuit two arm type, built of structural steel, their height varying from 45 to 80 feet, the latter weighing 9,000 pounds each. These poles have their bases weighted with concrete.

Fig. 2,139.—Diagram of transformer system with individual transformers. The efficiency is low, but such method of distribution is necessary in sparsely settled or rural districts.

Fig. 2,140.—Diagram of transformer system with one transformer located at a distribution center and supplying several customers as A, B, and C. Such arrangement is considerably more efficient than that shown in fig. 2,139, as explained in the accompanying text.

Fig. 2,141.—Diagram illustrating the use of step up and step down transformers on long distance transmission lines. The saving in copper is considerable by employing extra high voltages on lines of moderate or great length as indicated by the relative sizes of wire.

Fig. 2,142.—Single and twin circuit poles (Southern Power Co.). The twin circuit pole at the right is used for 11,000 volt circuits, while the single circuit poles at the left carry 44,000 volt conductors, being used on another division for 100,000 volt line.

Fig. 2,143.—Diagram illustrating single phase two wire transmission and three wire distribution. The simplified three wire arrangement at A, is not permissible except in cases of very little unbalancing. Where the difference between loads on each side of the neutral may be great some form of balancing as an auto-transformer or equivalent should be used, as at B.

Fig. 2,144.—100,000 volt "Milliken" towers with one circuit strung (Southern Power Co.). These towers are mounted on metal stubs sunk 6 feet in the ground. Where the angle of the line is over 15 degrees, however, these stubs are weighted with rock and concrete, and where an angle of over 30 degrees occurs, two and sometimes three towers are used for making the turn. The weight of the standard "Milliken" tower is 3,080 lbs., and its height from the ground to peak is 51 feet. The towers are spaced to average eight to a mile and a strain tower weighing 4,250 lbs. is used every mile. For particularly long spans a special heavy tower weighing 6,000 lbs. is used. The circuits are transposed every 30 miles. Multiple disc insulators are used, four discs being used to suspend each conductor from standard towers and ten discs to each conductor on strain towers. The standard span is 600 feet, sag 11 ft at 50° Fahr.

Fig. 2,145.—View of a typical isolated plant. The illustration represents an electric lighting plant on a farm showing the lighting of the dwelling, barn, tool house and pump house. The installation consists of a low voltage dynamo with gas engine drive and storage battery together with the necessary auxiliary apparatus.

Fig. 2,146.—Diagram showing arrangement of single phase system for two wire transmission and three wire distribution, where the transmission distance is considerable. In order to reduce the cost of the transmission line, the current must be transmitted at high pressure; this necessitates the use of a step down transformer at the distributing center as shown in the illustration.

Fig. 2,147.—Diagram illustrating how electricity can be economically transmitted a considerable distance with low pressure alternator already in use.

Fig. 2,148.—Angle tower showing General Electric strain insulators. The tower being subject to great torsional strains is erected on a massive concrete foundation. The construction is similar to the standard tower but of heavier material, and having the same vertical dimensions but with bases 20 ft. square.

Fig. 2,149.—Elementary alternator developing one volt at frequencies of 60 and 25, showing the effect of reducing the frequency. Since for the same number of pole, the R.P.M. have to be decreased to decrease the frequency, increased flux is required to develop the same voltage. Hence in construction, low frequency machines require larger magnets, increased number of turns in series on the armature coils, larger exciting units as compared with machines built for higher frequency.

Fig. 2,150.—Diagram of monocyclic system, showing lighting and power circuits.

Fig. 2,151.—Diagram of two phase four wire system. It is desirable for supplying current for lighting and power. The arrangement here shown should be used only for lines of short or moderate length, because of the low voltage. Motors should be connected to a circuit separate from the lighting circuit to avoid drop on the latter while starting a motor.

Fig. 2,152.—Diagram of two phase three wire system. A wire is connected to one end of each phase winding as at A and B, and a third wire C, to the other end of both phases as shown.

Fig. 2,153.—Diagram illustrating two phase three wire transmission. The third wire C is attached to the connector between one end of phase A, and phase B windings.

Fig. 2,154.—Diagram of two phase three wire system and connections for motors and lighting circuits.

Fig. 2,155.—Diagram of two phase system with four wire transmission and three wire distribution. In the three wire circuits the relative pressures between conductors are as indicated; that is, the pressure between the two outer wires A and B is 141 volts, when the pressure between each outer wire and the central is 100 volts.

Figs. 2,156 and 2,157.—Conventional diagrams illustrating star and delta connected three phase alternator armatures.

Fig. 2,158.—Two phase four wire transmission and five wire distribution system. The relative pressures between the various conductors are indicated in the diagram.

Fig. 2,159.—Line connections of three phase three wire long distance transmission, and distribution system. The three phase alternator A, is driven by the water wheel B, and furnishes current at say 2,200 volts plus sufficient pressure to compensate for line drop. With 1:10 step up transformers C, this would give a transmission pressure of 22,000 volts plus line drop. It is this transformation that secures the copper economy of the system. At the distribution end are the step down transformers; one set reducing the voltage down to 2,200 volts, and supplying current direct to the synchronous motor, and through another set of other step down transformers, as L and K, to lighting and power circuits at 220 volts. Another set of step down transformers M reduce the pressure directly to 120 volts for power and lighting, the pressure being regulated by the regulators G. Arc lamps with individual transformers further reducing the pressure to 50 volts are connected to this circuit as shown.

Fig. 2,160.—Three phase six wire system. It is equivalent to three independent single phase circuits and would be used only in very rare cases.

Figs. 2,161 to 2,163.—Evolution of the three phase three wire system. Fig. 2,161 is a conventional diagram of the three phase six wire system shown in fig. 2,160. A wire is connected to both ends of each phase winding, giving six conductors, or three independent two wire circuits. In place of the wires running from A, B, and C, they may be removed and each circuit provided with a ground return as shown in fig. 2,162. The sum of the three currents being zero, or nearly zero, according to the degree of unbalancing, the ground return may be eliminated and the ends A, B, and C of the three phase winding connected, as in fig. 2,163, giving the so called star point.

Figs. 2,164 and 2,165.—Three phase four wire star connected alternator and conventional diagram showing pressure and current relations.

Figs. 2,166 and 2,167.—Three phase star connected alternator, and conventional diagram showing pressure relations.

Figs. 2,168 and 2,169.—Three phase delta connected alternator and conventional diagram showing pressure and current relations.

Fig. 2,170.—T connection of transformers in which three phase current is transformed with two transformers. The connections are clearly shown in the illustration. The voltage across one transformer is only 86.6% of that across the other, so that if each transformer be designed especially for its work one will have a rating of .866 EI and the other EI. The combined rates will then be 1.866 as compared with 1.732 EI for three single phase transformers connected either star or delta.

Fig. 2,171.—Open delta connection or method of connecting two transformers in delta for three phase transformation. It is used when one of the three single phase delta connected transformers becomes disabled.

Fig. 2,172.—Course of the Schaghticoke-Schenectady transmission line of the Schenectady Power Co. This transmission line carries practically the entire output of the Schaghticoke power house to Schenectady, N. Y., a distance of approximately 21 miles. The line consists of two separate three phase, 40 cycle, 32,000 volt circuits, each of 6,000 kw. normal capacity. These circuits start from opposite ends of the power house, and, after crossing the Hoosic River, are transferred by means of two terminal towers, fig. 2,173, to a single line of transmission towers. The two circuits are carried on these on opposite ends of the cross arms, the three phases being superimposed. The power house ends of the line are held by six short quadrangular steel lattice work anchor poles with their bases firmly embedded in concrete, the cables being dead ended by General Electric disc strain insulators. This equipment, together with the lightning arrester horn gaps and the heavy line outlet insulators mounted on the roof of the power house, is shown in fig. 2,174. While each circuit carries only 6,000 kw. under normal conditions, either is capable of carrying the entire output of the station; in this case, however, the line losses are necessarily augmented. This feature prevents any interruption of the service from the failure of one of the circuits. There are altogether 197 transmission towers, comprising several distinct types.

Fig. 2,173.—Beginning of Schaghticoke-Schenectady transmission line; view showing transfer towers with power house in background.

Fig. 2,174.—View from roof of power house of the Schaghticoke-Schenectady transmission line, showing anchor poles, strain insulators, lightning arrester horn gap and line entrance bushings.

Fig. 2,175.—Three phase to one phase transformation with two transformers. The diagram shows the necessary connections and the relative pressures obtained.

Fig. 2,176.—The Scott connection for transforming from three phase to two phase. In this method one of the primary wires B of the .866 ratio transformer is connected to the middle of the other primary as at C, the ends of which are connected to two of the three phase wires. The other phase wire is connected at D, the point giving the .866 ratio. The secondary wires are connected as shown.

Fig. 2,177.—Three phase to two phase transformation with three star connected transformers. Two of the secondary windings are tapped at points corresponding to 57.7% of full voltage; these two windings are connected in series to form one secondary phase of voltage equal to that obtained by the other full secondary winding.

Fig. 2,178.—Diagram of diametrical connection, three phase to six phase. It is obtained by bringing both ends of each secondary winding to opposite points on the rotary converter winding, utilizing the converter winding to give the six phases. This transformation of phases may also be obtained with transformers having two secondary windings.

Fig. 2,179.—End of Schaghticoke-Schenectady transmission line at Schenectady; view showing entrance bushings and lightning arrester horn gaps.

Fig. 2,180.—Single phase line, used as basis of comparison in obtaining the relative weights of copper required by polyphase systems, as indicated in figs. 2,181 to 2,188.

Figs. 2,181 to 2,188.—Circuit diagrams showing relative copper economy of various alternating current systems.

Fig. 2,189.—Twin circuit "aermotor" towers carrying 44,000 volt conductors (Southern Power Co.). These towers vary in height from 35 to 50 feet, and the circuits are transposed every 10 miles. The towers are assembled on the ground and erected by means of gin poles. They are normally spaced 500 feet apart with a sag of 5 feet 8 inches. The minimum distance between towers is 300 feet and the maximum 700 feet.

Fig. 2,190.—General Electric standard tower for high tension three phase transmission line.

Fig. 2,191.—General Electric transposition tower for high tension three phase transmission line.

Fig. 2,192.—General Electric standard tower under construction.

Fig. 2,193.—Line of the Schenectady Power Company crossing the tracks of the Boston and Maine Railroad near Schaghticoke.

Fig. 2,194.—View of a three phase, 2,300 volt, 60 cycle line at Chazy, N. Y. The current is transmitted at the alternator voltage 2¾ miles over the single circuit pole line. The poles are of cedar with fir cross arms, and are fitted with pin insulators. They are from 35 to 40 feet high and are spaced at an average of about 120 feet. The conductors are bare copper wire No. 00 B. & S. The alternators consist of one 50 kw., and one 100 kw. General Electric machines.

Figs. 2,195 to 2,197.—Diagram showing electric railway system. Three phase current is generated at the main station where it passes to step up transformers to increase the pressure a suitable amount for economical transmission. At various points along the railway line are sub-stations, where the three phase current is reduced in pressure to 500 or 600 volts by step down transformers, and converted into direct current by rotary converters. The relatively low pressure direct current is then conveyed by "feeders" to the rails, this resulting in a considerable saving in copper.

Fig. 2,198.—Example of converter sub-station, showing the Brooklyn Edison Co. Madison sub-station. The transformers are seen on the left, the converter shown at the right is a Westinghouse synchronous booster rotary converter, consisting of a standard rotary converter in combination with a revolving armature alternator mounted on the same shaft with the converter and having the same number of poles. The function of the machine is to convert and regulate the pressure. By varying the field excitation of the alternator, the A. C. voltage impressed on the rotary converter proper can be increased or decreased as desired. Thus, the D. C. voltage delivered by the converter is varied accordingly. This type of converter is well adapted for any application for which a relatively wide variation, either automatic or non-automatic, in direct current voltage is necessary. Also especially for serving incandescent lighting systems where considerable voltage variation is required for the compensation of drop in long feeders, for operation in parallel with storage batteries and for electrolytic work where extreme variations in voltage are required by changes in the resistance of the electrolytic cells.

Figs. 2,199 and 2,200.—General Electric triple pole solenoid operated, single throw remote control switch, and push button switch for operating same. Switch is a self-contained unit with two sets of contacts, main laminated copper brushes, and carbon auxiliary contacts to take the arc on breaking the circuit. The main brushes are so made that each lamination makes an end on contact with the switch blade without any tendency to force the laminations apart. A wiping effect, given to the contacts every time the switch is closed, keeps the contact surfaces clean and insures good contact at all times. The carbon auxiliary contacts are made of blocks of carbon fastened without screws. In operation, the switch is actuated by a double coil solenoid, one coil for closing and one for opening, controlled by the single pole double throw push button switch shown in fig. 2,200, which is normally in the open position and remains closed only when held by the operator. One of these switches is furnished with each control switch and must always be used, as the solenoid coils are not intended for continuous service. The power required to operate the remote control switch is small, being approximately 1.6 amperes at 110 volts, 0.81 amperes at 220 volts direct current, and 10 amperes at 110 volts, and 6 amperes at 220 volts alternating current 60 cycles. The main switch can be closed and opened by hand, and the push button located at any point.

Figs. 2,201 and 2,202.—Palmer service switch and fuse box, for either plug, cartridge or open link fuses. Fig. 2,201 illustrates the box in open position for the inspection of fuses, etc. The cover is held open by a simple lock so that the switch cannot fall closed by gravity, the box may be mounted so that the service wires lead directly into a sealed terminal chamber from any direction, and all current carrying parts made accessible by the opening of the switch are dead. Fig. 2,202 illustrates the device with side of box and cover cut away to show interior and the normally sealed cover of terminal chamber removed. The switch contacts do not enter their contact clips until the flanged cover of the box has closed the switch opening, no current connections being made to line or load until the box is completely closed, and in consequence there is no opportunity to make improper connections to any live parts of switch, when conduit connections are used to the service and meter wires.

Fig. 2,203 and 2,204.—Bus transfer plug switch. The method of supporting the contact farthest from the panel consists of a porcelain pillar of the same height as the receptacle, clamped to a brass connecting or bus bar which in turn is fastened to the receptacle.

Fig. 2,205.—Ammeter jack. This plug switch is insulated for high pressure and consists of two parts: the ammeter jack, and the ammeter jack plug, cable, and bushing. The receptacle, which is simple in construction, consists of a brass bushing well insulated from the panel and protected on the front of the panel by a porcelain bushing. On the end of this tube and insulated from it, is a phosphor bronze spring which, when the plug is out, rests on the brass tube and keeps the circuit closed. The plug consists of a brass rod well insulated and set in a brass tube, both being fastened in a handle which is stained black and polished. Inside the handle is run a twin conductor cable, one side being soldered in the brass tube and the other to the brass rod. The other end of the cable is run through a bushing set in the panel and thence to the ammeter or current transformer. Where it is desired to remove the plug and cable from the board, or to plug both ends of the cable in different receptacles, a plug instead of a bushing should be used. In this case a cable should be provided with a plug on each end.

Fig. 2,206.—Westinghouse fused starting switch for squirrel cage motors. It is arranged for National Electric Code fuses on one end only and has springs on the other end to open the switch automatically if left closed at this end. The corresponding terminals at both ends of the switch are connected in grooves in the back of the slate base so that the wiring need be connected to one set of these terminals only, thus decreasing the number of connections necessary, as shown in fig. 2,207. In starting an induction motor, the switch is thrown to the end that is not fused and held there until the motor is up to running speed; then it is quickly thrown to the fused position, thus protecting the circuit under running conditions.

Fig. 2,207.—Diagram of connections of Westinghouse fused starting switch for squirrel cage motors. The starting current of induction motors is several times the normal running current and, when the controlling switch is fused to carry the running load only, the fuses are apt to blow when the motor is started. The fuses must be of a capacity to prevent overloads under running conditions. These switches are designed to meet this difficulty and are used without auto-starters to control motors up to 5 horse power rating.

Fig. 2,208.—Westinghouse single pole disconnecting switch. Disconnecting switches are used primarily for isolating apparatus from the circuit for purposes of inspection and repair; also for sectionalizing feeders. They are not designed for opening under load, and therefore no attempt should be made to open them with current in the circuit. In connection with lightning arrester installations, disconnecting switches are particularly useful, providing a simple and effective means for isolating the arresters while cleaning and inspecting. The switch is opened and closed with a hook on the end of a wooden pole, which hook engages in a hole provided in the switch blade. This type of disconnecting switch is intended for wall mounting. The live parts are mounted on porcelain insulators carried on a cast iron yoke or base, forming a simple and substantial construction.

Figs. 2,209 and 2,210.—Westinghouse disconnecting switches for pressures over 3,300 volts.

Figs. 2,211 and 2,212.—Westinghouse selector type disconnecting switch. Fig. 2,211, view showing both sides closed; fig. 2,212, view with one side open. The selector type of disconnecting switch is a transfer switch which does not require the circuit to be interrupted while making the change. It can also be used to connect two independent circuits in parallel. In construction, it is in effect two single throw, single pole disconnecting switches with the hinge jaws connected together and mounted on the same insulator. The hinge jaw is also provided with dummy jaws to hold either blade of the switch in the open position. Except for these differences in the hinge jaws, the construction is similar to the switch shown in fig. 2,209. It should not be used to open the circuit when loaded.

Fig. 2,213.—Hook stick for operating a disconnecting switch.

Fig. 2,214.—Baum 35,000 volt, 200 ampere, double break pole type switch. While designed for disconnecting purposes only, it can break considerable amperage. The levers and couplings are fastened with tape pins. The control shaft coupling is adjustable to any angle, and the switch can be locked in the open or closed position. A removable wooden handle is supplied and the switch can be handled in any weather. The arms can be extended to hold fuse fittings, or dead end insulators in the event of a heavy strain, but it is preferable to have fuses on another structure as a precaution against coming in contact with the energized portion of the switch, and it is also preferable to take the strain of the line on a pole a few feet from the switch, rather than on the switch structure, particularly in the larger sizes. An insulating wood section in the control shaft separates the control handle from the remainder of the switch. Discharging horns can be fitted to this type of switch and when so equipped they have been found capable of breaking considerable loads.

Fig. 2,215.—Pacific swivel type blade for Baum pole top switches. The twist type of blade, here shown, is especially adapted to switches operating in freezing or sleety weather. It will be seen that the first few degrees through which the rotating insulator is moved have the effect of twisting the blade between the shoes of the contact, which breaks any seal through freezing, or corrosion.

Fig. 2,216.—Pacific 22,000 volt, 100 ampere, pole top switch equipped with fuse tubes; designed to meet the need for a small group controlled disconnecting switch, having several features making it suitable for use with service transformer installations and line branches. The switch is made with clamped pipe arms permitting adjustment. It is equipped with fuse tubes and fittings, but should the fuses be not desired, the arm may be shortened. Provision is made for fitting insulator pins to the top of the arms, when the switch is mounted vertically, which will hold insulators at right angles to the switch, making it possible to end a line on the top of these arms and then drop down through the switch to the bank of transformers. The switch is so constructed that gravity tends to hold it in either the open or the closed position. Provision can be made for locking.

Fig. 2,217.—Horn break switch. In operation, the arc formed at break, will travel toward the extremities of the horns because of the fact that a circuit will tend to move so as to embrace the largest possible number of lines of force set up by it. Hence, the arc that starts between the horns where they are near together rises between them until it becomes so attenuated that it is extinguished.

Fig. 2,218.—Westinghouse rear connected motor starting switch, for pressures up to 600 volts. It is used for starting rotary converters and direct current motors of large capacity having starting torque small enough to permit cutting out the starting resistance in few steps. The clips can be connected to any type of resistor, the steps of which are successively short circuited as the switch closes; the amount of resistance in the armature circuit is thus gradually reduced. A pause should be made after each step of resistance is thrown in to allow the motor speed to accelerate. If the starting switch do not have to carry the full load current and can be short circuited by another switch, a starting switch of smaller capacity equivalent to 50 per cent of running current of the machine can be used. The switch is of the single pole, single throw, rear connected, four point, knife blade type.

Fig. 2,218.—Westinghouse rear connected motor starting switch, for pressures up to 600 volts. It is used for starting rotary converters and direct current motors of large capacity having starting torque small enough to permit cutting out the starting resistance in few steps. The clips can be connected to any type of resistor, the steps of which are successively short circuited as the switch closes; the amount of resistance in the armature circuit is thus gradually reduced. A pause should be made after each step of resistance is thrown in to allow the motor speed to accelerate. If the starting switch do not have to carry the full load current and can be short circuited by another switch, a starting switch of smaller capacity equivalent to 50 per cent of running current of the machine can be used. The switch is of the single pole, single throw, rear connected, four point, knife blade type.

Fig. 2,219.—Baum disconnecting switch with horns and auxiliary contacts (Pacific Mfg. Co.). This switch is for use on systems operating at 100,000 volts or over. It has a spacing of five feet between outer insulators, is equipped with auxiliary shoes that break the circuit between the horns, diverting it from the current carrying contacts so that they are not attacked by the arc.

Fig. 2,220.—Kelman switching mechanism. The pantograph arrangement of the contact blades gives a double horizontal break deep down in the oil. This gives over the break a heavy head of oil which immediately closes in around the thin blades as they leave the contacts in opening, thus effectually extinguishing the arc. The opening spring acts within the pantograph itself without any intervening mechanism, and the light weight of the few moving parts enables the spring to accelerate the blades rapidly, thus obtaining a quick break. The contacts are of the return bend type, which makes a flexible contact, to obtain alignment with the blades at all times. The pantograph and contacts are supported on corrugated porcelain insulators on a hardwood base or insulator board. The insulators are fitted with iron ends for securing the different parts. At each end of the insulator board is an upright or lifting board which serves to lift the switching mechanism out of the tank. The leads are heavily insulated.

Fig. 2,221.—Sectional view of Pacific weatherproof oil switch for use in places exposed to the weather. All moving and contact parts are supported from the cast iron top and are readily removable for inspection or repair.

Fig. 2,222.—General Electric central station triple pole single throw oil switch; view of switch in tank. This type is for pressures up to 110,000 volts, being adapted for stations employing open wiring, since the connections are made at the top of the switch and its construction obviates the need for isolating it in a cell. One tank with two breaks in series are used for each phase.

Figs. 2,223 to 2,226.—Westinghouse indoor, two pole double throw oil switch for pressures not over 6,600 volts. Fig. 2,223, open position; fig. 2,225, closed position. This type of switch is suited for a wide range of application, being made in both switchboard and wall mounting styles; also for remote mechanical control by the use of bell cranks and connecting rods. The wall mounting style is adaptable to motor installations on account of the facility with which it may be mounted on any support, convenient to the motor operator. The lever and handle extend outward over the oil tank, so that the switch may readily be mounted against a wall, post or any vertical support. The characteristic features of this type of switch are: knife blade contacts submerged in oil; live parts carried on a porcelain base affording a permanent insulation between adjacent poles, and between the frame and live parts; compactness and accessibility; enclosure of all live metal parts; and low first cost. Each contact jaw has attached to it an arcing piece which takes the final break, thus preventing any burning of the jaws. These arcing pieces are inexpensive and readily replaced when worn or burnt away. The contact making parts are enclosed in a sheet metal oil tank which has an insulating lining. The leads are brought out at the top. Connections to the outside circuit are made inside the switch and a porcelain insulator is slipped over the joint, thus providing a straight continuous connection from the line with maximum insulation. On the 6,600 volt switch, insulation is obtained by the use of porcelain bases for supporting the live parts. In the 3,300 volt switch specially treated wooden bases are used, suitable barriers being provided between the poles where necessary to prevent arcs communicating.

Fig. 2,227.—Kelman electric control unit for oil switch. It consists of an iron frame which contains the opening and closing coils and the bearings for the operating bell crank. A small switch on the frame automatically opens the coil circuit at the end of the stroke in either direction and operates signal lamps to indicate the open or closed position. The automatic overload release opens the switch by closing the opening coil circuit. This electrical operating unit gives satisfactory service through a wide variation of voltage. It requires a momentary expenditure of energy of from 1,500 to 4,000 watts, depending on the size.

Figs. 2,228 and 2,229.—Views showing mechanism of hand operated remote control switches. Fig. 2,228, straight mechanism; fig. 2,229, angular mechanism.

Fig. 2,230.—Pacific oil switch with solenoid control, designed for 60,000 and 70,000 volt installations; it is capable of handling a 25,000 kw. generating station. The break is horizontal, made by the rotation of a flat member edgewise through the oil. The solenoid, at its extreme outer position, has a free start before commencing to move the control parts of the switch. As it approaches the extreme inner position, where the opening spring and the contacts begin to offer the greatest resistance, the magnetic action is, of course, most powerful, and the leverage by which it is applied moves to an increasing radius, by means of rollers working in the curved slots of the control shaft levers. These curved slots and rollers have the additional advantage of making the opening action very free and smooth. The tripping coil does not act on the latch directly, but gives a hammer blow that is positive. The latch proper is a roller having a powerful hold and easy release. Current can not be left on either the closing or opening coils, as they are automatically cut out by the movement of the switch.

Fig. 2,231.—Diagram of connections of motor operated remote control switch. The motor which operates the switch is controlled by a small lever generally mounted on the panel with the instruments which are in the circuit controlled by the switch. The standard pressure for operating the motors is 125 volts.

Fig. 2,232.—General Electric motor operated three phase oil switch. The operation of the oil switch is accomplished by a small hand controlling switch, generally mounted on the panel, with the instruments which are in the circuit controlled by the oil switch. The standard pressure for the operating motor is 125 volts. The switch has six breaks, each break being a separate tank. In addition to this isolation of the breaks, each phase is enclosed in a fireproof brick compartment, making it impossible for trouble in one phase to be communicated to another. The cells are constructed of brick with top and bottom slabs of slate. The capacities of such switches, range from 2,500 to 60,000 volts, and from 100 to 1,000 amperes.

Figs. 2,233 to 2,235.—Diagrams showing connections for General Electric single, double, and triple pole, solenoid operated remote control switches. The operating coils are shown connected to main switch circuit, but may be connected to an entirely separate control circuit. Connections are the same for either alternating or direct current.

Fig. 2,236.—Westinghouse three pole hand operated remote control oil switch, adapted for the control of alternating current circuits of small and moderate capacities, the pressures of which do not exceed 25,000 volts. Each unit is installed in a separate masonry compartment. The open position of contacts is maintained by gravity. Up to and including the 600 ampere capacity, the contacts are cone shaped with an arcing tip, as shown for capacities in excess of 600 amperes, brush contacts are furnished with auxiliary arcing contacts of the butt type. Each pole has two sets of contacts, thus providing a double break in each line. With both types of contact, the final break of the arc is taken and the main contacts protected by auxiliary arcing contacts which are inexpensive and readily renewable. The upper or stationary contacts are mounted on porcelain insulators secured in the soapstone base. The lower or movable contacts are carried by a wooden rod connected to and moved vertically by the operating mechanism. The operating mechanism of the hand operated breaker consists of a simple system of levers, bell cranks, and rods. The necessary energy for making a positive contact is small owing to the use of a toggle mechanism. The leads are brought out of the top of the breaker through heavy porcelain insulators. On breakers above 3,500 volts, the connections to the line wires are made by means of a union which can be tightened with a socket wrench fitting inside the insulator. As the leads coming into the switch are necessarily insulated wire or cable, this arrangement eliminates all exposed live parts and is well adapted to making connections readily to bus bars located above or in the rear of the circuit breakers.

Fig. 2,237.—Cutler-Hammer enclosed float switch, designed for the automatic control of alternating current motors operating pumps used to fill or empty tanks, sumps or other reservoirs. The switch is operated by the rise and fall of a copper float which is connected to the switch lever by a brass rod or copper chain. As the water level rises and falls, the float moves up and down. This movement is transmitted to the switch lever and the switch (if the movement be sufficient) is tripped to make or break the motor circuit. To insure the best operation it is necessary that the float rod be provided with a guide so that the float will move up or down in a vertical line, as shown. The minimum difference in water level at which the switch will operate is approximately 10 to 12 inches. When the float is placed in a closed tank, the minimum height inside from the bottom of the tank to the top should be at least 6 inches greater than the difference in water level to provide sufficient clearance for the float. When this type switch is used as a tank switch, the contacts are closed when the water level is low, putting the motor, driving the pump, in motion. When the water in the tank reaches a predetermined high level the float arm opens the switch contacts, and the motor is disconnected from the line. For sump pump purposes, the contacts open on low level and close on high level, the lever being reversed for this purpose. Two pole, three pole and four pole switches of this type are made, all arranged to completely disconnect single phase, two phase and three phase motors from their circuits. When used with small motors which may be thrown across the line to start, the switch may be used without a self starter if desired.

Fig. 2,238.—Sectional view of Noark 250 volt, 400 ampere enclosed fuse. The fusible element is divided into strips A, B, C, and D. This parallel link construction results, upon the operation of the fuse, in the formation of a number of small arcs, thus facilitating the absorption of the metal vapor formed when the fuse blows. The fusible strips, of which there are two or four in number, according to the ampere capacity of the fuse, are entirely surrounded by a granular material which is chemically inactive with respect to the fusible link and whose function is to absorb the metallic vapor formed upon the blowing of the fuse. The contact blades T and L are made of round edge copper, the round edges facilitating the insertion of the fuses in the circuit terminals. R and S are the end ferrules, attached to cover E, by the pin M.

Fig. 2,239.—Cross section through plug fuse. With this type of fuse it is impossible to place any except the correct size of plug in the socket.

Fig. 2,240.—Inside view of end ferrule of Noark enclosed fuse. Two prongs O and V, which are a part of the knife blade K, pass through the square holes in the ends of the ferrule R, and are riveted to the anchor plate T. The object of this plate is to stiffen the structure and to increase the current carrying capacity of the metal between the holes, also to permit of proper alignment of the plates. In each ferrule is placed a vent screen, composed of reticulate material, such as cheese cloth. The fuzz between the threads of the cheese cloth prevents the escape of the granular material through the vent holes A, but when the fuse operates, allows free egress of the air, thereby permitting the vapor formed upon the operation of the fusible element to quickly and freely pass through the interstices of the filling material and become cooled, eliminating any possibility of flame issuing from the ends of the tube.

Fig. 2,241.—Quick break fuse. The fuse wire is connected between the fixed terminal A and the movable arm B, and is held under tension by the spring which exerts pressure on the movable arm in a direction tending to separate A and B. In operation, when the fuse blows, the movable arm quickly moves to the position B´, thus attenuating the arc and accelerating its extinguishment.

Fig. 2,242.—Notched end fuse. This is a simple form of fuse consisting of a strip of metal (or wire) fixed between two end pieces to fit around the terminals. This type is often proportioned so that it is only possible to place the correct size of fuse in the terminals. Sometimes, in place of the end pieces as shown, the fuse metal is fixed between two clamping screws.

Fig. 2,243.—General Electric current limiting reactance; view showing details of construction. The core consists of a hollow concrete cylinder, alloy anchor plates or sockets being embedded in the core near the ends to receive the radial brass bolts. An extension at each end of the core provides for clamping and bracing the reactance in installation. The supports for the winding are made of resin treated maple and are located upon the core by radial brass studs screwed into the alloy sockets, and insulated by mica tubes. The nuts by which the structure is tightened, rest upon heavy fibre washers. Wooden barriers fitted and shellacked into the supports add to the creepage surface between layers of the winding and between the winding and the core. The supports of the layer next to the core are separated from the core by strips of treated pressboard. The coil consists of bare stranded cable in several layers, usually three in number. It is wound into grooves in the treated wood supports, which are protected from contact with the cable by heat shields of asbestos shellacked into the grooves. The winding is usually in the form of two back turn sections, thereby allowing the terminals of the coil to be brought out at the ends of the outside layer. This assures accessibility and ease of connection, and the removal of the leads from proximity to the core. Two turns at each end of the winding are given extra spacing for the purpose of additional insulation. The final turn at each end of the coil is securely held in place by alloy clamps bolted to the supports. The wood is protected from contact with the clamps by shields of asbestos. The ends of the cable between the two sections are welded by the oxyacetylene process.

Fig. 2,244.—Westinghouse magnetic blow out circuit breaker, designed for the protection of street railway and electric locomotive equipments; it serves the combined purpose of fuse block and canopy switch. The contact tips are surrounded by a moulded arc chute which confines and directs the arc until the magnetic blow out extinguishes it. The current carrying contacts consist of copper strips separated by air spaces. An auxiliary contact or "arcing tip" at the end of the switch lever takes the burning of the arc when the breaker opens, and thus confines the burning to a very small piece which can be easily removed and replaced at small cost. The hand tripping lever and the resetting lever have insulated handles, so that they can be safely handled, even in the dark.

Fig. 2,245.—General Electric magnetic blow out circuit breaker. This type may be used in air or water tight boxes and is peculiarly adapted for service where the arc must be confined.

Fig. 2,246.—Magnetic blow out circuit breaker. This is a direct current breaker in which the final break occurs in a magnetic field. It is a principle in electromagnetics that a conductor carrying a current in a magnetic field will tend to move in a direction at right angles to the field. The arc set up on breaking a circuit constitutes a conductor, and in magnetic blow out circuit breakers, as generally manufactured, there is an electromagnet, energized by the current to be broken, which produces a field in the neighborhood of the arc, with the result that the arc moves outward, and so becomes attenuated and is finally extinguished. The form shown in the figure is used on cars equipped with heavy motors. When so used, it is in many cases mounted in a box with the handle H projecting at one end. A and K are the terminals of the breaker and B is the tripping coil, which also serves to set up the magnetic field necessary for blowing out the arc. X is the armature of coil B and is pulled down against the action of the spring S whenever the current exceeds that for which the breaker is set. The tripping current is adjusted by means of nut T. The iron plate P and a similar one back of it are magnetized by the current in coil B, and as the break takes place between these two poles, the arc is promptly extinguished by the field that exists there. In operation, A and K are the terminals, D D is a contact that is forced up against F, F when the breaker is set. The current then takes the path A-B-F-D D-F-K. When the breaker trips, the contact piece D D flies down and the tendency is for an arc to form between F, F; the magnetic field blows the arc upwards, and whatever burning takes place is on the contacts E, E, which are so constructed that they may be readily renewed. To trip the breaker by hand, the knob N is pressed.

Fig. 2,247.—Thermal overload circuit breaker. In construction two contact blocks are fixed rigidly to, but insulated from, the switch arm. They are connected electrically by two parallel strips of suitable metal, each fitted with a steel catch piece. When the switch is closed the strips are sprung apart over a fixed catch, and the full rated current does not release the catch. Overload causes the strips to move apart, and the circuit breaker flies off under the action of a spring.

Fig. 2,248.—Carbon break discs of Condit circuit breaker. The two pairs of similar discs which slide past each other are so arranged that these surfaces coincide at the instant the intermediate contacts separate after which, as the contact arm opens further, they gradually disengage.

Fig. 2,249.—Mechanically connected insulated latches used on Condit circuit breakers to produce inter-locking tripping.

Figs. 2,250 to 2,253.—Elementary diagrams illustrating the operation of a carbon circuit breaker of the overload type, showing the progressive opening of such device. Fig. 2,250, closed position; fig. 2,251, main contacts open; fig. 2,252, intermediate contacts open; fig. 2,253, carbon contacts open, circuit broken.

Fig. 2,254.—I-T-E overload circuit breaker. In operation: the current from one side of the circuit enters the circuit breaker at A, passing through the laminated bridge B to contact block C, thence through coil D and terminal E to the motor. The coil D surrounds a magnetic core, having pole pieces F and G and armature H. The effect of the current in the coil is to energize the magnet, thus tending to lift the armature against the force of gravitation. The volume of current required to trip the circuit breaker is determined by the position of the armature, which is subject to ready adjustment, and is indicated on the calibration plate P. From the opposite side of the line, the current enters at I, passing downward through the laminated bridge member J, into terminal K, whence it passes out to the motor. When the current passing through the circuit breaker attains sufficient volume, the force generated by the magnetic coil overcomes the weight of the armature H; and the latter is drawn upward toward the pole pieces with constantly increasing force, until the insulated projections L and M strike against the respective restraining latches N and O, thereby releasing the two switch members, which at once open in response to the force supplied by the spring of the contact members and auxiliary springs provided for the purpose. Positiveness in opening is further assured by the blow of the armature, which is added to the other opening forces; hence, the heavier the overload, the more violent the blow and the quicker the circuit breaker opens; or the greater the current the more promptly it is interrupted. This is the I-T-E or Inverse Time Element principle.

Fig. 2,255.—Condit 600 volt, 1,200 ampere, single pole, type K, circuit breaker with pull down handle.

Fig. 2,256.—Condit 600 volt, 6,000 ampere, single pole, switch board mounting, circuit breaker, with pull down handle.

Fig. 2,257.—General Electric triple pole, overload, circuit breaker, with two overload coils, capacity 300 amperes, 480 volts.

Fig. 2,258.—Parts of General Electric 2,000 ampere 650 volt circuit breaker. A, cover for secondary contact bracket; B, spring washer for Ea.; C, pin for links and G; D, spring for carbon support; E, plate for F; F, carbon support; G, secondary contact bracket; H, contact plate; I, screw for H; J, nut for K and W; K, contact stud, upper; L, laminated brush, complete with support; M, leather buffer for L; N, main link; O, pin for Na and La left hand and Cb and Na right and left hand; P, screw for N and magnet frame shaft; Q, washer for N and magnet frame shaft; R, screw for S and V; S, index plate; T, plate for Gb; U, screw for T; V, magnet frame; W, contact stud, lower; X, pin for Cb, Na and V; Y, washer for X and O; Z, calibrating screw with thumb nut; Aa, armature with contact plate; Ba, catch lever complete with catch Ca, button handle for Ba; Da, spring cotter for Ea; Ea, pin for F and Fa; Fa, operating link for G; Ga, pin for D; Ha, carbon holder with copper and carbon contacts; Ia, flexible connections for G and F; Ja, screw for G and flexible connection plate; Ka, screw for Na and Ha; La, copper secondary contact; Ma, screw for La; Na, secondary contact lever; Oa, cross bar for Na; Pa, screw for L and M; Qa, secondary toggle link (left hand); Ra, spring cotter for Wa and O; Sa, brush lever; Ta, buffer for Cb and Sa; Ua, secondary toggle link (right hand); Va, washer for Wa; Wa, pin for Cb, Qa, Ua and N; Xa, pin for Sa and Cv; Ya, spring cotter for all pins, except Wa, catch lever pin and buffer; Za, secondary contact link; Ab, washer for Fb; Bb, guard for Fb; Cb, handle lever; Db, catch for Cb; Eb, screw for Db; Fb, handle with stud; Gb, secondary connection.

Figs. 2,259 to 2,262.—Elementary diagrams illustrating the various methods of electromagnetic control for circuit breakers. Fig. 2,259, overload trip; fig. 2,260, underload trip, fig. 2,261, low voltage trip; fig. 2,262, control from auxiliary circuit by means of a "relay."

Fig. 2,263.—Diagram of General Electric low voltage trip with tripping switch normally open.

Fig. 2,264.—Diagram of General Electric low voltage trip, with tripping switch normally closed.

Figs. 2,265 and 2,266.—Circuit breaker with automatic control mechanism consisting of magnet and latch; views showing breaker in open and closed positions, and essential features. The toggle is used to obtain sufficient leverage to easily close switch against the pressure of the brush contacts but not to lock switch, this being done by the latch as shown, the latter closing by the action of a spring, there being a roller R at the end which engages the arm to reduce friction. In operation, when the current exceeds a predetermined limit the magnet attracts the latch and releases the contact arm. The brush contacts which are exerting pressure against the contact arm, rapidly push it away, and assisted by gravity, the arm flies open to the position shown in fig. 2,266.

Figs. 2,267 and 2,268.—Positions in circuit of current and pressure coils of circuit breakers.

Fig. 2,269.—Diagram of General Electric shunt trip with coil connected beyond breaker and thrown out of circuit after tripping.

Fig. 2,270.—Diagram of General Electric shunt trip with auxiliary circuit opening switch to throw coil out of circuit after tripping.

Fig. 2,271.—General Electric shunt trip attachment. The shunt trip attachment has been designed to provide for conditions under which the low voltage attachment cannot be successfully applied. It resembles the low voltage attachment in construction, but differs in that it trips the circuit breaker when energized. The shunt trip should be allowed to remain only momentarily in circuit; hence it should be so connected that the opening of the circuit breaker immediately disconnects it from the circuit. Whenever it is impossible to connect the shunt trip in this manner, the circuit opening auxiliary switch should be used in connection with it.

Fig. 2,272.—General Electric low voltage attachment for circuit breakers. This low voltage trip is designed to operate the circuit breaker when the line voltage drops to approximately 50 per cent or less of the normal voltage. It should be noted that the coil is always in circuit, as is the case with the overload and underload coils, and that it operates with the releasing of its armature. It is always necessary to use a fixed amount of resistance (depending upon the voltage of the system) in series with the low voltage release. The low voltage release performs the functions of a shunt trip coil when used in conjunction with a push button, auxiliary switch or speed limiting device, and is generally preferred to the shunt trip attachment.

Fig. 2,273.—General Electric circuit opening auxiliary switch. This switch opens an auxiliary circuit when the circuit breaker opens, and is intended to be used in connection with a shunt trip attachment to insure the immediate disconnection of the shunt coil from the circuit. It may also be employed to serve other purposes, such as tripping another circuit breaker having a low voltage attachment, and permitting another circuit breaker to remain closed only when the circuit breaker equipped with the auxiliary switch is open.

Fig. 2,274.—General Electric circuit closing auxiliary switch. This switch closes when the circuit breaker opens, and may be used to announce the automatic opening of the circuit breaker through the means of an indicating lamp or an alarm bell. It is often necessary to arrange one circuit breaker so that, in opening, it will trip others. This may be accomplished by using a circuit closing auxiliary switch in connection with a low voltage or shunt trip attachment on the circuit breakers to be tripped. The construction of this type of switch is such that it may be opened by hand after the circuit breaker opens, but it is automatically reset when the circuit breaker is closed.

Fig. 2,275.—General Electric type C circuit breaker. Specially adapted to motor driven machine tool applications. For use in mills, machine shops, factories, foundries and office buildings. For general motor work, automobile charging outfits, storage batteries, rectifier sets, cranes, etc. List of parts: A, calibrating post; B, laminated contact; C, secondary contact spring; D, contact blade; E, cotter pin for G; F, toggle link; G, pin for D and F; H, stop for Aa; I, hinge frame; J, operating lever; K, pin for I and J; L, toggle link; M, connection; N, screw for M, O and P; O, nut for N and P; P, terminal; Q, tripping coil; R, calibrating screw; S, laminated contact; T, calibrating scale; U, calibrating spring; V, connection post; W, knob; X, washer for Y; Y, handle; Z, buffer; Aa, armature; Ba, laminated connection; Ca, connection; Da, base.

Fig. 2,276.—Diagram of connections of General Electric shunt trip coil with and without circuit opening auxiliary switch.

Fig. 3,073.—Diagram of connections of General Electric low voltage release coil when used with speed limiting device on rotary converter.

Fig. 2,278.—General Electric overload and low voltage type C circuit breaker for 600 volts or less. It has one overload, and one low voltage coil as shown. Screens are provided between contacts.

Fig. 2,279.—Diagram illustrating the operation of a circuit closing relay. When the predetermined abnormal condition is reached in the main circuit, the relay closes the auxiliary circuit, thus energizing the trip coil and opening the breaker.

Fig. 2,280.—Diagram showing a railway synchronous converter protected by a single pole overload circuit breaker with low voltage release attachment and bell alarm switch. The low voltage attachment trips the breaker on failure of direct current voltage also when speed limit device closes. Internal troubles are taken care of by the alternating current automatic devices (not shown).

Fig. 2,281.—Diagram showing three phase motors protected by triple pole overload circuit breakers, with two overload coils, also one overload coil and low voltage release coil. The use of the low voltage release allows the breaker to be tripped from a distance by means of a short circuiting switch or push button.

Fig. 2,282.—Diagram illustrating the operation of a circuit opening relay. When the relay contacts are in the normal closed position, as shown, the coil is short circuited. When the predetermined abnormal condition is reached in the main circuit, the relay contacts are opened with a quick break, sending the current through the trip coil momentarily, and opening the breaker.

Figs. 2,283 to 2,291.—General Electric instantaneous overload circuit opening relays, covers removed. Circuit opening relays are used chiefly in those cases where direct current for the tripping circuit is not available. Alternating current trip coils have relatively high impedance and impose a heavy volt ampere load on the current transformers. To reduce this load during normal operation the circuit opening relay is frequently used and is usually necessary where instruments and meters are to be operated on the same current transformers as the trip coils if the greatest accuracy be required. The relay contacts in the normal, closed position, short circuits the trip coil. When the relay operates on overload or other abnormal condition the contacts are opened with a quick break, sending the current through the trip coil circuit momentarily and tripping the switch. With circuit opening relays, the trip coils of the oil switch must be set to trip somewhat lower than the setting of the relay. In construction the relay consists of a solenoid with iron frame forming the support for the relay; a central plunger or armature of special construction which is picked up or released by the magnetic action of the solenoid; a plunger rod which actuates the relay contacts, which are mounted on an insulated base usually above the solenoid; a tube or plate for the calibration marking and adjustment; covers of glass or metal to keep out dust; terminal boards with points corresponding to tagged leads from relay coils and external wiring diagrams. The relay contacts are of two kinds, circuit opening, as shown above, and circuit closing, as shown in figs. 2,292 to 2,300.

Figs. 2,292 to 2,300.—General Electric alternating current, instantaneous overload circuit closing relays, covers removed. The function of a circuit closing relay is to close an electrical circuit, usually direct current, through a trip coil on an oil switch or circuit breaker, or it may short circuit a low voltage release coil, and thereby open the oil switch or circuit breaker on occurrence of the condition upon which the relay is designed to operate. Direct current at 125 or 250 volts taken from exciter bus bars or storage battery system is generally used for the tripping circuit. Circuit closing contacts have a cone shaped central element of carbon or metal which makes contact with flexible contact fingers symmetrically arranged above the cone. These contacts will make and break a circuit of 10 amperes at 125 volts without the use of auxiliary circuit opening switches. Relays are made with two or three contacts for connecting one side of a direct current circuit through one or two separate circuits, or trip coils respectively, to the side of opposite polarity. Usually only two contacts are required. Where two or more trip coils are used, which may not be connected permanently in parallel, the three contact relays are selected and in some cases four contacts furnished.

Fig. 2,301.—Alternating current low voltage circuit closing low voltage relay, for 600 volts or less. The contacts are similar to those of the circuit closing overload type except that they are inverted. As long as the pressure is normal the contact cone is held above the contacts. When the pressure falls below one half normal, the cone and plunger rod drop and close the contact. This relay does not pick up its own plunger. The plunger rod is pushed up by hand after the pressure circuit is established. Low voltage relays are generally used in connection with a low voltage release or shunt trip coil on an oil switch or a circuit breaker. They are used in connection with motor booster sets to prevent a disastrous speed of the booster which might result from the loss of alternating current power. They are also sometimes used for indicating purposes.

Fig. 2,302.—Condit type K circuit breaker with shunt trip and no voltage attachment. The shunt trip is usually applied as an auxiliary to other types of trip. It consists of a fine wire coil which is mounted as a self-contained part of the breaker and which when energized, trips the circuit breaker. It is used to open the breaker from some distant point, and the coil is arranged to be connected across the line. The coils are so arranged that the circuit breakers will operate on a voltage 25% above or 25% below normal. The shunt trip coil is not intended to remain across the line and should be only momentarily energized. The no voltage trip, receives energy from a high resistance or fine wire coil which is arranged to be placed directly across the line, but in contradistinction to the shunt trip type, in which the coil is momentarily energized to trip the breaker, the no voltage coil is constantly energized and a decrease or failure of pressure trips the breaker. It can be used as a remote control device the same as the shunt trip. Its general use, however, is to cause the circuit breaker to open when the voltage of the line fails from any cause. Its use is recommended on all motor circuits, as it affords an additional protection against accidents, for if the voltage should fail, the breaker immediately opens, and before the machine can start again the attendant must close the breaker. It will not work for the protection of storage batteries or of motor generator sets charging storage batteries, as, when the voltage of the generator fails, the voltage of the battery still maintains its full value. The action of the coil is independent of the direction of flow of current; it simply allows the breaker to stay closed as long as the voltage is on the line and opens the breaker when the voltage on the line ceases. No voltage circuit breakers are normally so adjusted that they will not release until the voltage approaches 50% of normal.

Fig. 2,303.—General Electric alternating current high pressure series overload relays controlling 45,000 volt oil switches. These relays are connected in series with the line. If current transformers are to be used on the same circuit for other purposes, and have sufficient capacity to supply energy for operating relay coils, then secondary relays would be more economical, otherwise the series relays are much less expensive. By means of a specially treated wooden rod, the relay operates a tripping switch, closing a separate tripping circuit, usually 125 or 250 volts direct current. Relays and switches are for mounting on flat surfaces. Series relays are essentially the same as secondary relays except in the coil winding and insulation. The corrugated horizontal arms which carry the relays, as shown, are insulated posts, insulating the relays from the ground. The wood rod from each relay is connected directly to a tripping shaft on the oil switch which buckles an auxiliary toggle, thereby opening the main toggle and tripping the oil switch.

Fig. 2,304.—Condit 600 volt, 1,500 ampere single pole back connected type K circuit breaker, motor operated. The mechanical and electrical features of the circuit breakers are no different than when hand operated, the only difference being that the motor is used for the operating means. This motor is so arranged that even should it over travel, due to an accident to the controlling circuit, it cannot produce more than a predetermined strain on the circuit breaker. In other words, after the motor has closed the circuit breaker, further travel of the motor will not result in putting a strain on the operating parts. Suitable motors are supplied for this service, the type of motor varying in accordance with the character of the operating current supplied. The advantage of this type of electrical operation is that it puts very little strain on the switch mechanism, takes very little operating current, allows the use of standard parts, and makes an extremely substantial and flexible structure. Its disadvantage is that it closes slowly, and it must not, therefore, be used in places where quick closing is essential.

Fig. 2,305.—General Electric direct current solenoid control relay. Solenoids for operating large switches, etc., frequently require comparatively large operating currents in the "closing" coils. This necessitates the use of relatively heavy leads between the control switch and the solenoid and is the cause of severe arcing at the control switch, especially with solenoids of high inductance. These objectionable features can best be eliminated by the use of a suitable control relay located near the solenoids. The control relay consists of a solenoid plunger and switch, the latter insulated from the frame of the relay. It operates satisfactorily on one-half the rated voltage and requires only a very small operating current. The terminals of the switch and the relay coils are independent. The relay can be wound for operation on 125, 250, or 600 volt circuits.

Fig. 2,306.—Alternating current series reverse phase single pole, circuit closing, two contact relay for 600 volts or less. This type of relay is used chiefly to open motor circuits for elevators to prevent damage in case of reversal of leads in reconnecting wiring to two or three phase motors. The relay is provided with a dust proof metal cover.

Fig. 2,307.—Electric circuits of Condit type "A" relay. The construction is described in fig. 2,309. As here shown, the relay is not in operation, but should the current passing through the coil be of sufficient value to cause the lower movable half of the magnetic circuit to approach the upper stationary half of the circuit, the relay will be transformed from an ordinary electromagnet into a repulsion motor. The contact will short circuit the brushes of the armature and thus cause it to revolve, the speed of rotation being dependent on the amount of current flowing to a predetermined point, and thereafter the speed of rotation of the motor remains constant irrespective of the current value. Time adjustment: This is obtained by varying the distance through which the contact travels, provision being made whereby adjustment can be made as close as .1 of a second. Current adjustment: This is obtained by means of a calibrated spring. Standard relays are calibrated at 6, 8, 10, and 12 amperes, the coils being designed to carry five amperes continuously, with a temperature rise not exceeding 86° Fahr. Power to operate relay: The relay requires twenty volt amperes for its operation at full load; the influence of this type of relay on the ratio and phase angle of current transformers is small.

Fig. 2,308.—Characteristic curves of Condit type A selective relay. Curves 1, 2, 3, and 4 show the time variation of this relay with different settings at the various current values. The relay may be adjusted to trip the switch at any point represented between curves 1 and 4. This relay is a combination of an inverse time limit relay and a definite time limit relay. The combination of the characteristics of the two types are seen in the curve, the first part of which is inverse, and the latter part definite from a point of three or four times full load current. This combination of features being desirable as, for instance, in transmission work, particularly where it is necessary to use circuit breakers set selectively, as, due to the inverse feature of the curve, the relays can be set so that on a moderate overload, they will require the proper length of time to operate, and at the same time will operate quickly enough on heavy short circuits to prevent damage to the distribution system or its apparatus. Due to the definite feature of the latter part of the curve, the relays of the varying circuit breakers when once set to operate at different time values will never operate simultaneously irrespective of the value of the short circuit current, thus tending toward continuity of service.

Fig. 2,309.—Condit type "A" selective relay, designed for use with circuit breakers where selective or discriminating action is required. The circuits and connections of this relay are illustrated in fig. 2,307, and its characteristics in fig. 2,308. In construction, the relay consists of a special motor with a short circuited armature and a split field. Under normal conditions, the fields are separated from each other and the motor armature does not revolve. The force tending to pull the two faces of the field together is opposed by a spring, the compression of which determines the number of amperes necessary to cause the relay to begin operation. The motor structure performs the whole work and the motor itself un-meshes and meshes the gears without the aid of any external device.

Fig. 2,310.—Condit type "B" time limit attachment, designed to give sufficient time to allow an induction motor to start without opening the circuit breaker, and not have the circuit breaker trip on the momentary rush of current. Its action is inverse; that is, the greater the current the less time it takes to operate and is so arranged that four to five times full load current or a short circuit will trip the circuit breaker instantly. The time limit attachment is applied directly to the armature which trips the circuit breaker and is adapted for the so called primary trip. It consists of an air vacuum dash pot with a graphite piston, the dash pot being fastened to the stationary calibrating ring of the trip coil and the moving outside cylinder is fastened to the armature of the circuit breaker. When the current reaches a point where it overcomes the weight of the armature and lifts the same, the magnetic force tending to raise the armature is opposed by the vacuum created in the interior of the cylinder. As the magnetic force continues the vacuum is overcome due to the leakage of air past the plunger and the armature gradually moves up until it reaches the point where it trips the circuit breaker. If at any point of the armature travel, the current drop back to normal, the armature immediately resets itself by means of a ball valve in the top of the brass cylinder.

Figs. 2,311 and 2,312.—General Electric alternating current low pressure series overload relays. Fig. 2,311, instantaneous time limit relay; fig. 2,312, inverse time limit relay. These relays have carbon contacts and will make or break a direct current circuit of 10 amperes at 125 volts without auxiliary circuit opening switch. They are used where several circuits are controlled by one automatic oil break switch or one shunt trip, overload and shunt trip or low voltage release carbon break circuit breaker. These relays may be used for signal purposes; they are back connected, the connections can be seen in the illustrations.

Figs. 2,313 to 2,321.—General Electric time limit overload circuit opening relays with covers removed. The construction of this relay is similar to that of the inverse time limit relay, except that it has a compression spring interposed between the plunger and diaphragm. The plunger compresses the spring and further motion is prevented by a stop, making the relay practically independent of the amount of the overload, only the stored energy of the spring, if the overload continue, applies power, dependent on its own mechanical strength, to the diaphragm. The time limit therefore becomes practically a constant for any given setting under ordinary conditions of overload or short circuit. If, however, the overload come on slowly so that the spring is not fully compressed at once, the time limit will vary slightly. If the scheme of selective operation make it necessary to take care of a creeping load of this character, two relays may be used and definite time limit positively secured. In this case, an instantaneous circuit closing, overload relay would be used and a definite time limit relay, provided with a direct current coil in circuit with the closing contacts of the first relay. The time limit relay would be of the circuit closing type and control a direct current trip coil on the oil switch.

Fig. 2,322.—Differential relay transformer and reverse current circuit breaker discriminating device. A differential relay is one whose electromagnet has two windings. In normal working these oppose and neutralize one another. Should however, either winding become stronger or weaker than the other, the balance is upset, the magnet is energized, and the relay comes into operation. A modification of such a relay for alternating current is here shown, from which it will be seen that when the currents are as indicated, the circuit A has the larger pressure induced in it, whereas, should the main current reverse with reference to the shunt current, the circuit B would have the larger induced pressure.

Fig. 2,323.—Diagram of modern power house wiring and busses showing location of relays.

Fig. 2,324 to 2,329.—General Electric inverse time limit overload circuit closing relays. In this type of relay its mechanism is so designed that a delay or lapse of time in opening the circuit breaker after a predetermined condition of the circuit has been reached, depends on the flow of current, that is, if the current be great, the time will be small, and if the current be of a moderate value, the time will be correspondingly longer.

Fig. 2,330.—Diagram showing two phase motor or feeder circuit protected by double pole double coil, overload circuit breaker (or two single pole breakers interlocked) with bell alarm switch.

Fig. 2,331.—Condit 600 volt, 1,500 ampere, single pole type K circuit breaker pneumatically operated. It is the same as the electrically operated circuit breaker, except that a pneumatic cylinder mechanism is supplied in place of either the electromagnet or the motor. This cylinder mechanism is so arranged that the air pressure is only on the cylinder at the instant of operation. At all other times the air pressure is shut off by means of a control valve. The kind of remote control to be used depends on local conditions. In general, the hand operated remote control device is preferable where conditions are such that it can be used, and where it is necessary to use electrically operated, the motor operated type is recommended if conditions be such that slow closing is not objectionable.

Figs. 2,332 and 2,333.—Diagram showing two phase four wire no voltage connections for I-T-E circuit breaker. The two no voltage coils for two phase four wire circuits are connected respectively to binding posts B, C and A, D on the face of the base. B and D are connected to lower spring contacts 2 and 1 respectively, of the small disconnecting switch. (In instruments supplied on individual bases, these connections are made in the factory, let into channels in back of base and covered with wax.) Each of the upper contacts a and b of the disconnecting switch is connected respectively through resistance R2 and R1 to one main in each phase at aa and bb. C and A are respectively connected to the other main in each phase at 3 and 4. Thus each of the no voltage coils operates across one phase independent of the other. The terminals 3, aa, bb and 4, must, in all cases, be so connected that they will be subject to the full voltage of the circuit, irrespective of the position of the starting switch.

Figs. 2,334 and 2,335.—Diagram showing two phase three wire no voltage connections for I-T-E circuit breaker. The two no voltage coils for two phase, three wire circuits are connected respectively to binding posts B, C and A D on the face of the base, and from A and C connections are made to lower contacts 2 and 1 respectively of the disconnecting switch. Binding posts B and D are connected together on the back of the board. (In instruments supplied on individual bases, these connections are made in the factory, let into channels in back of base and covered with wax.) Each of the upper contacts a and b is connected respectively through resistance R2 and R1 to one of the mains at aa and bb as shown. D is connected through resistance R3 to the common wire of both phases at 3 B and D being connected as aforesaid, thus forming a common connection for both no voltage coils. Terminals aa and bb of the resistances must be connected to the outside main across the two phases, terminal 3 to the main common to both phases, the connections being so made that these terminals will be subject to the full voltage of the circuit irrespective of the position of the starting switch.

Fig. 2,336 and 2,337.—Diagram showing three phase no voltage connections for I-T-E circuit breaker. The no voltage coils for three phase circuits are connected in Δ by means of binding posts A, B, C and D on the face of the base, and from the A and B of the no voltage coils, connections are made respectively to spring contacts 1 and 2 of the small disconnecting switch. Each of the contacts a and b of the disconnecting switch is connected respectively through resistance R2 and R1 to one of the mains at aa and bb. The terminal C is connected through resistance R3 on the back of the board to the middle main as shown at point 3. The terminal D is linked on the back of the board to terminal B to complete the [Greek: D

Figs. 2,338 and 2,339.—General Electric instantaneous direct current reverse current or "discriminating" relays. Fig. 2,238, for 500 amperes; fig. 2,339 for 2,000 amperes. These relays are designed for mounting directly on circuit breaker studs. These relays consist of a horseshoe magnet with a shunt wound armature pivoted between its poles. The magnet is mounted on the current carrying stud of the circuit breaker between the back of the panel and the first contact or supporting nut, and is placed in a vertical position. The contacts are insulated from the magnet permitting the use of an auxiliary circuit for the tripping device, independent of the circuit controlled by the circuit breaker. The magnet is excited by the current flowing through the stud, and the armature is connected across the line in series with suitable resistance. Rotation of the armature in the normal direction is prevented by a stop. Reversal of the current flowing through the stud changes the direction in which the armature tends to rotate, causing it to move away from the stop and close the circuit through an auxiliary trip coil and trip the circuit breaker. These relays are used to protect dynamos, storage batteries, or main station busses from damage on reversal of current due to short circuit, or from the grounding of machines or connection. Relay contacts must not be used to open the shunt trip coil circuits. An auxiliary switch should be provided for this purpose in all cases where the opening of the circuit breaker does not disconnect the trip coil from the source of supply.

Fig. 2,340.—General Electric direct current, reverse current relay, used to protect dynamos, storage batteries, or main station busses from damage on reversal of current due to short circuits or from the grounding of machine or connections. It is mounted on vertical bus bars as in the case of cables, on the side wall, or other flat surface, and the cables threaded through the frame. When used to trip a circuit breaker, the breaker is provided with a shunt trip connected across the circuit, the tripping circuit being closed through the relay contacts on the occurrence of sufficient reverse current to lift the relay armature. The relay is either instantaneous or time limit as desired. In the time limit relay, the time interval is obtained by the leather bellows shown in the illustration. The time setting can be varied within certain limits by means of a valve on the bellows outlet. The operation of the relay depends on the relative value and direction of magnetic flux set up by a pressure coil, shown in the illustration, and the current in the vertical bars. Under normal conditions these fluxes are in the same direction and circulate around a closed magnetic circuit. When the current in the bars reverses, the two fluxes oppose each other and force flux through the normally open leg of the magnetic circuit. When the reversal of current is of predetermined value, the relay armature is lifted and the purpose of the relay accomplished.

Fig. 2,341.—General Electric direct current differential relay for balancer set; instantaneous, 500 (or less) volt type for mounting on panel. In many power plants direct current, three wire, power service is furnished by "high voltage" two wire dynamos operating in connection with balancer sets consisting of two "low voltage" machines on a common shaft. With this combination of machine, a short circuit or heavy overload on one side of the system will shift the neutral considerably, and the lamps on the opposite side may "burn out". To protect the lamps, a differential relay operating on 15 volts unbalancing, is commonly used; it is connected to trip either the dynamo's circuit breakers (or a circuit breaker connected in the bus between the balancer set and the other dynamos).

Fig. 2,342.—Condit time limit relay, designed primarily for use in connection with feeder circuits, where close selection or discrimination of circuit breakers is not required. It may be used satisfactorily on lighting and power circuits and also where there are sudden, momentary fluctuations of current. This relay is used in connection with series transformers. The contact arrangements are provided so that the relays may be used as circuit closing or circuit opening relays. The delayed action is produced by an air vacuum dash pot with a graphite piston. The piston of the dash pot is connected to an arm arranged to be moved by the armature. When the current reaches a point where it overcomes the weight of the armature and lifts the same, the magnetic force tending to lift the armature is opposed by the pull of the vacuum created in the interior of the shell into which fits the graphite piston. As the magnetic pull continues the vacuum is overcome due to the leakage of air past the piston, and the armature gradually moves until it reaches a point where it causes the circuit breaker to trip, either by closing the contacts in the circuit closing type, or by opening the contacts in the circuit opening type. If, at any portion of its travel, the current drop to normal, the armature immediately resets. The time adjustment consists of an arrangement whereby the distance through which the armature moves before tripping the breaker, may be changed, thus altering the time of tripping. The current adjustment is made by changing the effective turns of the actuating coil, the travel of the armature and the force exerted by it being the same for all current adjustment. The winding is designed to carry 5 amperes continuously with a temperature rise not exceeding 68° Fahr. standard calibration is provided so that the relay will start to operate at 5, 6, 8 and 12 amperes.

Fig. 2,343.—Characteristic curves of Condit time limit relay as illustrated in fig. 2,342. Settings: curve A, 5 amperes; curve B, 6 amperes; curve C, 8 amperes; curve D, 12 amperes.

Fig. 2,344.—Diagram showing storage battery and charging dynamo protected by double pole single coil underload circuit breaker. In operation, the circuit breaker disconnects the battery when fully charged, and protects the dynamo from reverse current.

Fig. 2,345.—Diagram showing direct current motors protected by overload circuit breakers with bell alarm switches: a, double pole single coil breaker no switch required. Low voltage device is on the starting rheostat; b, single pole breaker in series with lever switch. Low voltage attachment on the breaker.

Fig. 2,346.—Diagram showing two wire dynamo, protected by a single pole overload circuit breaker with bell alarm switch. Breakers must be on opposite side from the series field.

Fig. 2,347.—Diagram showing dynamo protected by a single pole overload circuit breaker with reverse current relay and combined circuit opening and bell alarm switch.

Fig. 2,348.—Diagram showing three wire dynamo protected by double pole double coil overload circuit breaker (or two single pole breakers with interlock) with bell alarm switches. Complete protection is secured as breaker is connected between armature and series field.

Fig. 2,349.—Non-arcing multi-gap arrester. Based on the principle of employing for the terminals across which the arc is formed, such metals as are least capable of maintaining an alternating arc between them. This so called non-arcing property of certain metals was discovered by Alexander Wurtz. The action is such that the "line current" which follows the lightning discharge follows as an arc, but is stopped at the end of one alternation because of the property of the non-arcing metals to carry an arc in one direction, but requiring an extremely high voltage to start a reverse arc. The non-arcing metals ordinarily employed are alloys of zinc and copper. Plain multi-gap arresters as here shown operate satisfactorily with the smaller machines and on circuits of limited power, but for large machines of close regulation, and therefore of very large momentary overload capacity, especially when a number of such are operated in parallel, such arresters were found insufficient, the line current following the lightning discharge frequently was so enormous that the circuit did not open at the end of the half wave, that is the arrester held the arc and was destroyed. The introduction of synchronous motors made it necessary that the arc should be extinguished immediately, otherwise the synchronous motors and converters would drop out of step, and the system would in this way be shut down. To insure the breaking of the arc, resistance was introduced in the arrester, the modified device being known as the low equivalent arrester as shown in fig. 2,350.

FIG. 2,350.—Low equivalent arrester. This is a modification of the multi-gap arrester shown in fig. 2,349. About half of the total number of gaps are shunted by a resistance, and another resistance inserted between the cylinders and the earth. With this arrangement the middle point is at ground pressure, and there are between line and ground only one half of the total number of gaps. This is sufficient to prevent a bridging of the gaps under normal conditions.

Fig. 2,351.—General Electric 2,200 volt multi-gap arrester for station installation. It consists of fourteen ⅝" knurled cylinders and two shunt resistance rods mounted on a porcelain base. One of these rods has a low resistance, and shunts nine gaps; the other rod has a high resistance, and shunts eleven gaps. The effect of the shunt resistance in extinguishing the line current arc is the same, therefore, as that of an equal series resistance but is without the objectionable features of the latter. Series resistance limits the discharge current to such an extent that an arrester with series resistance fails to protect against destructive rises of voltage when the conditions are severest. Graded shunt resistance responds to all frequencies and opens a discharge path for excessive voltage when the frequencies are high as well as when they are low. Its further effect in withholding the line current from the gaps after the relieving discharge has occurred, is to aid the non-arcing quality of the metal cylinders in quickly suppressing the arc that follows a discharge. The arc is extinguished at the end of the half cycle of line current in which the discharge takes place.

Fig. 2,352.—General Electric 2,200 volt arrester in the act of discharging, and shunting the line current. The figure shows an actual discharge taking place. It will be seen that the heavy line current passes across only four of the gaps, and then goes through the resistance rods; while the static discharge passes straight across the entire series of thirteen gaps. When the gaps of an arrester are shunted by even a low resistance, discharges of very high frequency find it relatively difficult to pass through the resistance rods, owing to the impedance of the rods, but comparatively easy to pass across all the gaps, owing to the capacity effect in breaking down the gaps. The higher the frequency, the more pronounced is this effect, hence the discharges select different paths through gaps and resistances depending upon the frequency. By frequency is meant, not the frequency of the line current but the lightning frequency, which may run into hundreds of thousands, or into millions of cycles. The equivalent needle gap for this arrester is shown by tests to be nearly the same for all frequencies and quantities of discharge; that is, the arrester is equally responsive to all frequencies.

Figs. 2,353 to 2,355.—Oscillograph record of the phenomena that take place in the different circuits or selective paths of a multi-gap arrester during a discharge such as shown in fig. 2,352.

Figs. 2,356 and 2,357.—Diagram showing condenser action of cylinders and pressure gradient for static stress.

Fig. 2,358.—Arrangement of graded resistances on multi-gap arrester.

Figs. 2,359 to 2,364.—Westinghouse safety spark gaps. Fig. 2,359, indoor type; figs. 2,360 to 2,364, outdoor type. It is well known that with transformers, operating on high voltage lines and having large ratios of transformation, there may occur, on the low tension side, momentary voltages to ground greatly in excess of the normal. These momentary increases in voltage between the low tension circuits and ground are commonly called "static disturbances." In general they are the result of a change in the static balance of the high tension side and its connecting circuits. Unless certain precautions are taken, such a static disturbance on the low tension side may cause serious stresses in the secondary insulation of a transformer with a high ratio of transformation. This induced static voltage is independent of the ratio of transformation. The static stresses are more serious in a high ratio transformer simply because the insulation of its secondary is less able to withstand them. A method of relieving this disturbance is to connect a discharge spark gap between some point of the low tension side of the transformer to be protected (a middle or neutral point, if one be available) and the ground. The spark gap opening is such that any voltage very much in excess of the maximum normal will cause a discharge to ground, and thus the low tension side is practically tied to ground during such disturbance, while at other times it is ungrounded. The Underwriters recommend the grounding of the neutral point of low tension circuits when the conditions are such that the maximum normal voltage between the point connected and ground will not exceed 250 volts. The rule allows one side of a 250 volt circuit or the middle point of a 550 volt circuit to be grounded. The spark gaps shown above are designed for use on transformer secondary circuits and for protecting individual series arc lamps. These spark gaps are single pole, and consist of two cylinders of non-arcing metal with an air gap between. One of the cylinders is connected to the ground, the other to the line.

Figs. 2,365 and 2,366.—Graded shunt resistance arrester connections. Fig. 2,365, connections for 33,000 volt Y system with grounded neutral; fig. 2,366, connections for 33,000 volt delta or ungrounded Y systems. The type of arrester shown above may be considered as four arresters in one. First, for small discharges there are a few gaps in series with a high shunt resistance. This part of the arrester will safely discharge accumulated static and also all disruptive discharges of small ampere capacity. This path is shown through H (resistance) and GS (gaps). Second, there are a number of gaps in series with a medium shunt resistance which will discharge disruptive strokes of medium ampere capacity. This path is shown through M (resistance) and GH plus GS (gaps). Third, there are a greater number of gaps in series with a low shunt resistance which will discharge heavy disruptive strokes. This path is shown through L (resistance) and GM plus GH plus GS (gaps). Fourth, the total number of gaps has no series resistance, thus enabling the arrester to freely discharge the heaviest induced strokes. This path is shown through zero resistance and GH plus GM plus GH plus GS (gaps). In each of the above circuits the number of gaps and the resistance are so proportioned as to extinguish the line arc at the end of the half cycle in which the lightning discharge takes place.

Fig. 2,367.—Installation of a General Electric 12,500 volt, three phase, multi-gap lightning arrester in the Garfield Park sub-station of the West Chicago park common. The "V" unit multi-gap arrester, which is plainly seen in the illustration, is made up of "V" units consisting of gaps between knurled cylinders and connected together at their ends by short metal strips. The base is of porcelain, which thoroughly insulates each cylinder, and insures the proper functioning of the multi-gaps. The cylinders are made of an alloy that contains metal of low boiling point which gives the rectifying effect, and metals of high boiling point which cannot vaporize in the presence of the one of low boiling point. The cylinders are heavily knurled. As the arc plays on the point of a knurl it gradually burns back and when the metal of low boiling temperature is used up, the gap is increased at that point. The knurling, thus, insures longer life to the cylinder by forcing successive arcs to shift to a new point. When worn along the entire face, the cylinder should be slightly turned. The low resistance section of the graded shunt is composed of rods of a metallic alloy. These rods have large current carrying capacity, and practically zero temperature coefficient up to red heat. The medium and high resistance rods are of the same standard composition previously used. The contacts are metal caps shrunk on the ends; the resistances are permanent in value and the inductance is reduced to a minimum. The rods are glazed to prevent absorption of moisture and surface arcing.

Figs. 2,368 to 2,370.—Multi-gap or low equivalent lightning arrester. It consists of: 1, a number of gap units in series; 2, a number of gap units in shunt with a resistance; and 3, a series resistance. All resistances are wire wound and the series resistance is non-inductive. The shunt resistance and gap units are mounted on marble. When a discharge occurs, the series gaps are broken down, and if the discharge be heavy enough, it will meet opposition in the shunt resistance and pass over the shunted gaps, through the series resistance to the ground. The arc which tends to follow the discharge is then withdrawn from the shunted gaps by the shunt resistance, and aided by both resistances is suppressed by the series gaps. The pressure of discharge is determined by the number of series gaps as sufficient number is used to withstand the normal voltage and yet give a proper factor of safety for the severest service.

Fig. 2,371.—Westinghouse three pole or four pole arrester in weather proof wooden case which protects the arrester units from rain and snow when they are installed in exposed locations, as on poles or buildings.

Figs. 2,372 and 2,373.—Westinghouse multi-gap lightning arrester and views showing parts. In construction, a series of gaps, between non-arcing metal cylinders arranged in a row, is connected between line and ground in series with a composition stick resistor having a resistance of something between 80 and 120 ohms. In operation, if an excessive pressure be developed on a line, electric discharge arcs form between the metal cylinders, and the charge of electricity flows to ground, relieving the excessive stress. The resistance of the stick resistor limits the flow so that an excessive power current cannot pass through the arrester. The tendency for a destructive power arc to follow the discharge arc is thus counteracted. The composition resistors and the gap cylinders are mounted in pairs on a porcelain base, and complete units are arranged within weather proof wooden boxes as indicated. For two pole arresters, one unit is mounted on the back of the box. For three pole and four pole arresters, two units are used; one is secured on each side of the box.

Figs. 2,374 to 2,376.—Connections for Westinghouse multi-gap (type G) arresters. These arresters may be installed outside on poles or buildings, or indoors on station walls. The weather proof wooden case (as shown in fig. 2,371) protects the arrester units from rain and snow when installed in exposed places. Fig. 2,374 shows single phase installation, fig. 2,375, two phase installation, and fig. 2,376, three phase installation. On a two pole circuit one line wire is connected to the top of each of the composition resistors of each arrester unit, as shown in fig. 2,374, and the ground wire is connected to the middle point of the gap series. On four pole circuits, fig. 2,375, the same scheme of connections is used, but two arrester units are necessary and the connections of both are the same. On three pole circuits, two arrester units are used, with the same connections as for four pole circuits, except that there are but three line connections instead of four as in fig. 2,376.

Fig. 2,377.—Horn gap arrester, diagram showing arrester and connections between line and ground. The horn type arrester was invented by Oelschlaeger for the Allgemeine Electricitaets Gesellschaft, and like the Thomson arc circuit arrester, its operation is based on the fact that a short circuit once started at the base, the heat generated by the arc will cause it to travel upward until it becomes so attenuated that it is ruptured. On circuits of high voltage this rupture sometimes takes a second or two, but seems to act with little disturbance of the line. Sometimes a water resistance is used, a choke coil being inserted in the circuit in series. In one installation for a 40,000 volt line, the horns were made of No. 0,000 copper wire with gap knees 2¼ to 3 or 3¼ inches. The capacity of the water resistance receptacle was 15 gallons. Users differ as to whether the water should contain salt. The choke coil can be made of about 18 turns of iron wire wound on a 6 inch cylinder.

Fig. 2,378.—General Electric horn gap with charging resistance for cable system. Arresters for cable systems differ from arresters for overhead circuits only in the construction of the horn gaps. The necessity for this difference is due to the fact that a cable system has a very much higher electrostatic capacity and much less inductance than an overhead system. In consequence, the currents which flow into the arrester during charging are somewhat higher. It is desirable to avoid these heavier currents, especially during the time of breaking the arc at the horn gap. This is accomplished by using a special horn gap and resistance. This consists of an auxiliary horn mounted above and insulated from the regular horn in such a manner as to intercept the arc if it rise on the regular horns. Enough resistance is connected in series with this auxiliary horn so that the current flow and arc across this gap are always limited to a moderate value. Such a device has several advantages. Since the mechanism is so arranged that the charging is always done through the auxiliary horn the current rush is limited during the charging and thus troubles from carelessness or ignorance are avoided. It also gives a nearer uniform charging current. In the use of this auxiliary horn gap and resistance there are three successive stages, as follows: 1, light discharges will pass across the smaller gaps to the auxiliary horn and through the series resistance to the cells; 2, if the discharge be heavy, the resistance offers sufficient impedance to cause the spark to pass to the main horn. This is accomplished with only a slight increase in pressure because the gap is already ionized. If the cells be in normal condition, the spark at the gap is immediately extinguished, without any flow of line current; 3, if the cells be in poor form, the line current may follow the discharge across the main gap and the arc will rise to the safety horn and be extinguished through a resistance. For mixed overhead and cable systems the choice of arrester will be a matter of judgment. If there be a comparatively short length of cable, the usual practice for overhead systems may be adopted. For direct connection to busbars, arresters with charging resistance should be used.

Figs. 2,379 and 2,380.—Diagram showing connections of horn type lightning arresters on series circuits.

Fig. 2,381.—General Electric horn type arrester, mounted for 15 light series arc circuit. The horn type arrester consists of a horn gap with series resistance between each line and ground. The resistances and horn gaps are mounted on porcelain bases and the latter on insulating wooden supports. The supports have asbestos barriers (except for lowest voltages), and backs to eliminate liability of damage from the arc which forms in the horn gap at the time of the discharge. The spark gaps are adjusted to give a low spark pressure relative to the voltage of the circuit. The number and ohmic value of the resistance rods used in the various arresters depend upon the voltage and current of the circuit.

Fig. 2,382.—General Electric horn arrester for pole installation. Quite frequently series circuits are run underground in cables for some distance from the generating station. In order to protect the cables it is advisable to place horn arresters at the points where the cable joins the overhead wires. The resistance units are mounted in the wooden box. This design is used to economize space, since if the horn gaps be placed in the box the latter would have to be made very large to accommodate the asbestos barriers and backs. In installing this type of arrester it is advisable to place it as near as possible to the top of the pole so that the arc may rise unobstructed and thus avoid the likelihood of live wires coming in contact with the horns which, during the operation of the series current, are alive.

Figs. 2,383 and 2,384.—Elevation and plan of General Electric horn gaps and operating stand for high voltage arresters.

Fig. 2,385.—Cross section of General Electric aluminum (electrolytic) lightning arrester.

FIG. 2,386 to 2,390.—Parts of General Electric 15,000 volt aluminum lightning arrester, not including horn gaps, etc.

Fig. 2,391.—Volt ampere characteristic curve of a General Electric aluminum (electrolytic) cell on alternating current. The permanent critical voltage is between 335 and 360 volts. With alternating current, the cell acts as a fairly good condenser, and there is not only the leakage through the film, but also a capacity current flowing into the cell. The phase of this current, then, is nearly 90 degrees ahead of the pressure and represents a very low energy factor.

Fig. 2,392.—Westinghouse electrolytic lightning arrester, for three phase ungrounded neutral service, 25,000 maximum voltage. These arresters are designed for the protection of alternating current circuits from all kinds of static disturbances. They have been standardized for installation on three phase circuits of voltages of 2,200 to 110,000. They cannot be used for voltages of less than 13,500. For voltages below this the horn gaps cannot, with safety, be set close enough together, out of doors, to take advantage of the freedom of discharge of the electrolytic element. If the horn gaps be set too close together they may be short circuited by rain. A shelter should be built for arresters of 13,500 volts and below for their protection when installed outside.

Figs. 2,393 and 2,394.—Aluminum trays for Westinghouse electrolytic lightning arresters.

Fig. 2,395.—Horn gaps and transfer device of General Electric aluminium lightning arrester for 12,500 volt non-grounded neutral circuit. The object of the transfer device is to provide a means for interchanging the ground stacks with one of the line stacks of cones during the charging operation so that the films of all the cells will be formed to the same value. The transfer device consists of a rotating switch which may be turned 180 degrees, thus interchanging the connections of the ground stack and one of the line stacks. For arresters up to 27,000 volts the device is mounted with three insulators on the pipe frame work, and is operated by a hand wheel; for arresters of higher voltage, the transfer device is mounted directly over the tanks and is operated by bevel gears and hand wheel.

Fig. 2,396.—Sectional view of General Electric vacuum tube arrester for railway signal circuits. The arrester is essentially a gap in a vacuum. In construction, the gap is formed between the inner wall of a drawn metal shell and a disc electrode mounted concentric with it. The electrode is supported on a brass rod which serves as the lead in connection, and has ample current carrying capacity. The electrode system is insulated from the tube and rigidly supported in position by a bushing made of vitreous material. The bushing does not form the vacuum seal, that being made by a special compound. The open end of the tube is finally closed by a porcelain bushing. The tube is exhausted in a special machine which solders a small hole in the end after the vacuum has been established. The possibility of solder entering the active part of the vacuum space is prevented by a diaphragm punching, and both the electrode and the lining of the tube are of non-arcing metal. The arrester has a spark pressure of from 350 to 600 volts direct current, and an equivalent needle gap of about .005 inch. The arrester will not stand a continuous flow of current due to excessive heating, hence if there be a possibility of this due to high pressure crosses, fuses should be used. R.R.S.A. standard terminals are used.

Fig. 2,397.—Highland Park sub-station, Charlotte, N.C., showing old lightning arrester tower on the left and General Electric aluminum (electrolytic) cell lightning arrester and horn gaps in foreground.

Fig. 2,398.—Westinghouse electrolytic station lightning arrester for direct current up to 1,500 volts consists of a tank of oil in which are placed, on properly insulated supports, a nest of cup shaped aluminum trays. The spaces between the trays are filled with electrolyte, a sufficient quantity for one charge being furnished with each arrester. The top tray is connected with the line through a 60 ampere fuse, and the bottom tray is connected to the tank which is thoroughly grounded by means of a lug. The fuse is of the enclosed type and mounted on the cover of the arrester. A small charging current flows through the trays continuously and keeps the films on the trays built up, so that no charging is required. This charging current is not, however, of sufficient value to raise the temperature appreciably. The immersed area of each tray is 100 square inches. The shape and the arrangement of the trays is such that any gases generated by the discharge can pass out readily without disturbing the electrolyte between the trays.

Figs. 2,399 to 2,401.—Westinghouse ground fittings. Fig. 2,399, ground plate; fig. 2,400, ground point; fig. 2,401, cap. The ground plate consists of a circular piece of cast iron, 12 inches in diameter, 1⅜ inches thick with a ¾ inch pipe tap in center to connection to arrester. The surface is increased by means of corrugations, as shown in the accompanying illustrations, to 461 square inches, affording ample contact with the earth and enabling it to take care of all discharges through the arrester. The plate should preferably be buried at the foot of the pole so that the ground wire runs to it in a straight line from the arrester. Care should, of course, be taken to see that the earth in which the plate is buried is damp. If the ground wire be placed within the pipe leading to the ground plate it should be soldered to a cap at the top of the pipe to eliminate the inductive effect due to the wire being surrounded by iron. A simple and effective method of securing a good ground is by means of an iron pipe with a malleable iron point having a dipped galvanized finish, and a brass cap with a lug for soldering the ground wire. The pipe may be driven into the earth, or if it be too hard to permit driving, a hole may be dug and the pipe placed therein. It should extend from eight to ten feet above and below the earth to secure, respectively, a good ground and prevent any tampering with the ground wire. Should it be desired to make use of a longer pipe which would be inconvenient to drive into the earth, two pieces can be used and connected together by a coupling. The brass cap and malleable iron point are tapped for use with ¾ inch pipe.

Figs. 2,402 to 2,404.—General Electric magnetic blow out arrester for use on railways. It consists of an adjustable spark gap in series with a resistance. Part of the resistance is in shunt with a blow out coil, between the poles of which is the spark gap. The parts are mounted in a strong, porcelain box, which, for car and pole use, is in turn mounted in a substantial asbestos lined, wooden box. In operation, when the lighting pressure comes on the line, it causes the spark gap to break down and a discharge occurs through the gap and the resistance rod to ground. Part of the current shunts through the blow out coil producing a strong magnetic field across the spark gap. The magnetic field blows out the discharge arc and restores normal conditions. The resistance is only 60 ohms (for 500 volt rating work), and the spark gap only one-fortieth of an inch (.025 in.).

Fig. 2,405.—General Electric magnetic blow out arrester for line use. It consists essentially of a small spark gap which is in series with a resistance, and between the poles of a magnet. The operation is similar to that of the arrester shown in figs. 2,402 to 2,404, but the magnet is a permanent magnet instead of an electromagnet. The spark gap and the magnet are mounted within porcelain blocks in such a way that the discharge arc is blown by the magnet through an arc chute and a cooling grid which is also held by the porcelain. The cooling grid in the arc chute materially assists the magnet in extinguishing the discharge arc, giving the arrester a high arc rupturing quality. The series rod is carborundum and is connected externally to the other portion of the arrester. The arrester is self-contained.

Fig. 2,406.—Westinghouse line suspension choke coil. It is so designed that it can be inserted directly in the transmission line wire or in the station wiring and held in position therein by the tension of the line or station wires. Because of the fact that no insulators are required, solely to support this choke coil, and that it can be installed in either a vertical or a horizontal position it can often be utilized effectively in power and sub-station layouts. Terminals, each having a ½ inch round hole, to accommodate the conductors are provided at each end of the coil. Three square headed binding screws are supplied which clamp the conductors in position. The coil is provided with a strain insulator, so arranged within the coil at its axis, that it assumes any mechanical tension transmitted from the conductors. No mechanical tension reaches the turns of the choke coil proper. In construction, the choke coil is made in but one size having a current carrying capacity of 200 amperes and is suitable for a voltage of 2,000 to 22,000. For higher voltages than 22,000, several choke coils are connected in series. One coil is used for each 22,000 volts or fraction thereof, of the pressure between the wires of the circuit. Application: This type of choke coil may be used for alternating current service for the entire range from 22,000 to 110,000 volts. It may be used on transformers, but is not recommended for the protection of generators.

Fig. 2,410.—Westinghouse choke coil for high pressure transmission circuits, 2,200 to 25,000 volts. Choke coils of this type are wound without iron cores on circular or elliptical center blocks. They have a large number of layers and few turns per layer (except those made for small currents, they usually have one turn per layer), which give the best condition for insulating and cooling. They are air cooled, heavily insulated and have a line lead at the top, as shown. Choke coils are designed to prevent the short circuits sometimes caused by the local concentration of pressure such as may be produced by a lightning discharge. They limit, to some extent, an abnormal rise of pressure on the apparatus by delaying the advance of a static wave from the line and thus give the arrester more time to act. The disturbance caused by a lightning flash passes along the line in the form of a surge or "tidal wave." If this wave pass a choke coil, it is flattened out, and if the coil be of sufficient power, becomes practically harmless. It is evident, however, that the choke coil receives the full force of the wave, and that, consequently, it must be heavily insulated; moreover, the choke coil must not overheat under load, nor introduce into the circuit excessive inductive resistance. of the choke coil, because this lowers the effectiveness of the coil.

Fig. 2,411.—Westinghouse air cooled choke coil particularly suitable for outdoor use. The method of mounting is such that insulation for any desired voltage is readily obtained with the same type of porcelain, and mounting in any position is possible. The coil is a helix of aluminum rod, about 15 inches in diameter and containing about 30 turns. Bracing clamps are provided to give mechanical strength to the helix, and the rod used is of sufficient diameter to carry 200 amperes. The coil is supported on two insulating columns made up of porcelain insulators, which, except for the end pieces, are interchangeable. The number of insulators used in the columns depends on the voltage of the circuit in which the coil is to be used. The apparatus can be mounted in any position convenient for the wiring, on floor, wall, or ceiling. It is intended principally for the protection of transformers. Where greater reactance than is afforded by a single coil is desired on the higher voltage circuits, it is recommended that two or more coils be connected in series, one coil being used for each 22,000 line voltage. This coil should not be used for generators. The insulating columns are supported on substantial cast iron blocks on wooden bases.

Fig. 2,412.—Westinghouse air cooled choke coil, for voltages of from 2,200 to 110,000. In construction, the coils are made of aluminum rod wound into a helix of about 15 inches in diameter and having 20 turns. The helix is supported on two insulators. For mechanical reasons it is necessary to have the aluminum rod of sufficient size to secure rigidity, consequently every coil has a capacity of 200 amperes and may be used on any circuit up to that capacity. The coils are insulated according to the standard practice for disconnecting switches, the insulators being mounted on wooden pins supported by a wooden base. This apparatus can be mounted in any position. The wiring of a station or sub-station is facilitated because the protection may be placed so as to simply form part of the wiring. The coils are symmetrical so that it is immaterial which end is connected to the line or to the apparatus.

Fig. 2,413.—Diagram showing connections of static interrupter for protecting a transformer.

Fig. 2,414.—Diagram illustrating the principle of induction voltage regulators. The primary coil P, consisting of many turns of fine wire, is connected across the main conductors C and D, coming from the alternator. The secondary coil S, consisting of a few turns of heavy wire, is connected in series with the conductor D. The laminated iron core E, mounted within the coils, is capable of being turned into the position shown by the dotted lines. When the core is vertical, the magnetic lines of force produced in it by the primary coil, induces a pressure in the secondary coil which aids the voltage; when turned to the position indicated by the dotted lines, the direction of the magnetic lines of force are reversed with respect to the secondary coil and an opposing pressure will be produced therein. Thus, by turning the core, the pressure difference between the line wires G and H, can be varied so as to be higher or lower than that of the main conductors C and D. Regulators operating on this principle may be used for theatre dimmers, as controllers for series lighting, and also to adjust the voltage or the branches of unbalanced three wire single phase and polyphase systems.

Fig. 2,415.—Diagram of induction regulator raising the voltage 10%. In the diagram an alternator is supplying 100 amperes at 2,200 volts. The regulator raises the feeder pressure to 2,420 volts, the current being correspondingly reduced to 91 amperes, the other 9 amperes flowing from the alternator through the primary of the regulator, back to the alternator.

Fig. 2,416.—Diagram of induction regulator lowering the voltage 10%. The diagram shows the regulator lowering the feeder pressure to 1,980 volts with an increase of the secondary current to 111 amperes, the additional 11 amperes flowing from the feeder, through the primary back to the feeder.

Fig. 2,417.—Moving element or primary of Westinghouse motor operated single phase induction regulator. It consists of a core of punchings built up directly on the primary shaft and carrying the primary winding, which is divided into four coils. The primary coils are machine wound and the layers of the winding are separated from each other by heavy insulating material in addition to the cotton covering of the inductors. The complete coils are insulated and impregnated with insulating compound before being placed in the slots. The coils are held in position by fibre wedges.

Fig. 2,418.—Moving element or primary of Westinghouse motor operated polyphase induction regulator.

Fig. 2,419.—Top end of stationary element or secondary of Westinghouse polyphase induction regulator; view showing leads. The secondary is built up in a short skeleton frame with brackets for the rotor bearings bolted to the frame and the top cover bolted to the top brackets. In assembling the secondary, the punchings are stacked loosely in the skeleton frame and an expanding building mandrel placed inside the punchings and expanded, thereby truing up the latter before they are finally compressed and the end plates keyed in position. Then, prior to removing the mandrel a finishing cut is taken on the surface of the frame to which the bearing brackets are attached, and as the top cover and brackets are also accurately machined the alignment of the primary with the secondary is almost perfect, thus reducing to a minimum the tendency to develop vibration and noise.

Fig. 2,420.—Bottom end of stationary element or secondary of Westinghouse polyphase induction regulator.

Fig. 2,421.—Westinghouse two kw., hand operated, air cooled induction regulator for testing purposes.

Fig. 2,422.—Westinghouse polyphase motor operated induction regulator showing operating mechanism. The primary shaft is turned by means of a bronze worm wheel engaging a forged steel worm, provided with a ball bearing end thrust. This worm gear is housed in a separate casting bolted to the cover. The casting is made separate in order to permit close adjustment between the worm wheel and the worm to aid in counteracting the tendency to vibration. Finished surfaces on the worm gear casting are provided for mounting the motor and the brake. On the automatic regulator, the worm shaft is connected to the motor through a spur gear and pinion, which constitutes a compact driving device having very little friction. Provision is made for either alternating current or direct current motor drive. When a motor driven regulator is operated by hand, the brake must be held in the release position, otherwise it will be impossible to operate the regulator. In the hand operated regulator the spur gear is replaced by a hand wheel and the regulator is driven directly from the worm shaft.

Fig. 2,423.—General Electric adjustable compensation shunt. It is used as the compensating shunt for direct current voltage regulators. In operation, the shunt may be adjusted so as to compensate for any desired line drop up to 15 per cent. It is preferably placed in the principal lighting feeder but may be connected to the bus bars so that it will take the total current. The latter method is sometimes undesirable, as large fluctuating power loads on separate feeders might disturb the regulation of the lighting feeders. Adjustment is made by sliding the movable contact shown at the center of the shunt. This contact may be clamped at any desired point and it determines the pressure across the compensating winding of the regulator's control magnet. Where pressure wires are run back to the central station from the center of distribution, they may be connected directly to the pressure winding of the main control magnet, and it is unnecessary to use the compensating shunt.

Fig. 2,424.—General Electric direct current (form S) voltage regulator. It consists of a main control magnet, relay, condenser and reversing switch, as shown in the diagram fig. 2,428. This regulator cannot be used for compensation of line drop as the current coil is omitted; it is not a switchboard instrument, but is designed for inexpensive installations such as for regulating the voltage of motor generator sets when the current is taken from a trolley line or some other fluctuating source. The regulating outfit comprises, besides the regulator, one or more condenser sections according to field discharge, set of iron brackets when regulator cannot be mounted on front of switchboard, one compensating shunt, when it is desired to compensate for line drop. Field rheostats having sufficient resistance to reduce the voltage the proper amount must be used with voltage regulator installations. To prevent undue decay at the relay contacts, allow one section for each 15 kw. capacity of dynamo with laminated poles, and one for each 22 kw. capacity with solid steel poles.

Fig. 2,425.—Diagram illustrating operation of polyphase induction regulator.

Fig. 2,426.—Westinghouse voltage regulating primary relay; view of mechanism with case removed. This relay is practically a voltmeter arranged for making and breaking contacts with fluctuations of voltage. As shown in the figure, it consists essentially of a solenoid and a balance beam carrying two movable contact points on one end and attached to the solenoid core at the other. The oscillation of the core causes the contact carrying end of the beam to move between two stationary contact points connected to the auxiliary or secondary relay circuit. The stationary contact points are fitted with adjusting screws for either increasing or decreasing the distance between them, to the amount of change in the voltage required for making or breaking contact; in other words, for varying the sensitiveness of the relay. Means for varying the normal voltage which it is desired to maintain are provided in the spring attached to the balance beam and controlled by the micrometer adjusting screw. Increasing the tension of the spring results in lowering the normal voltage position. The relay is wound for a normal voltage of 110 volts, and has a range of adjustment from 90 to 130 volts. The total energy required for its operation is about 50 watts at normal voltage. Voltage transformers having at least 50 watts capacity are, therefore, required. The parts are: A, solenoid; B, solenoid core; C, end of balance beam; D, pivots, bearings; E, movable contact arm; F, upper stationary contact point; G, lower stationary contact point; H, adjusting screw; K, adjusting spring; L, feeder binding posts; M, auxiliary circuit and secondary relay binding posts.

Fig. 2,427.—Westinghouse voltage regulating secondary relay; view showing relay removed from oil tank. The secondary relay is practically a motor starting switch of the double pole double throw type, electrically operated through the contacts of the primary relay. It is provided with contact points of one-half inch rod. The relay is suitably connected for starting, stopping and reversing the motor and for properly operating the motor brake. The parts are: A, solenoid; B, laminated field; C, movable contact arm; D, stationary contact arms; E, removable brass contact points; F, terminal block; G, terminals.

Fig. 2,428.—Diagram of connections of General Electric direct current (form S) voltage regulator, for 125, 250, and 550 volts. The range of voltage is given in the following table:

Fig. 2,429.—Diagram of connections of automatic induction regulator and auxiliary apparatus on single phase circuit.

Fig. 2,430.—Diagram of connections of automatic induction regulator and accessory apparatus on three phase feeder circuit.

Fig. 2,431.—Westinghouse drum type variable transformer voltage regulator. It consists of a drum and finger type switch. A preventive resistance is used between the different contacts, making it unnecessary to open the circuit when moving from one tap of the regulating transformer to the next tap. A spring actuated, quick moving, central stopping mechanism is used to prevent burning the resistances. The regulator is arranged to give 40 points of regulation. In many cases this large number of points is not absolutely necessary, but it is desirable to use them because the voltage per step is thus reduced to a small value, and a corresponding increase in the life of the contacts results because of the reduced sparking at the lower voltage. Two drums are employed. The first drum has ten contacts and a corresponding number of fingers, the latter being mounted upon an insulated bar. These fingers are connected to the floating coils of the regulating transformer, and as the drum is rotated, the finger connected to the line is brought into contact successively with each of the ten taps. The second drum is of similar construction and consists of a changing and reversing switch. It connects the two floating coils to the various taps on the main secondary coil of the regulating transformer at the proper time, and also reverses the transformer so that the total winding can be used for either raising or lowering the voltage. All the points of regulation are obtained by a continuous motion of the handle, the various connections produced in the manner are shown in the diagram, fig. 2,433. The top and base of the regulator are made of cast iron and the top is supported by steel bars, two of which are insulated, and used to support the metallic bases finger to which the cable leads are attached. The drums consist of metal castings mounted upon insulated shafts. The first drum, which is the only one upon which arcing can take place, is provided with removable copper contact tips. The main castings are made of aluminum to secure low inertia of the drum. A sheet iron cover is used to enclose the regulator, and the leads are brought out through the bottom of the controller.

Fig. 2,432.—Diagram showing connections of the Stillwell regulator.

Fig. 2,433.—Diagram showing position of the floating coil on different steps of Westinghouse drum type variable ratio transformer regulator. The upper half of the diagram shows the connections of the various coils for each position of the regulator handle. This arrangement applies to a regulator used in connection with an independent regulating transformer. When regulators are used in connection with large power transformers, the regulating transformer can be omitted and auxiliary coils can be placed on the main transformer to provide the necessary taps for regulating purposes. The lower half of the diagram shows the connections used when auxiliary coils are added to a large transformer. The diagram shows connections for a single phase regulator. Where polyphase regulators are required, the connections consist essentially of two sets of single phase connection, and the controller is extended in length so as to contain double sets of drum and contact.

Fig. 2,434.—Diagram of connections of General Electric high voltage cut out relay (form A) for voltage regulators. Its use in connection with the regulator protects the system from any sudden rise in voltage due to some accident to the regulator which might cause the relay contacts to stick, thus producing full field on the exciter. In construction, the control magnet is connected in series with the alternating current control magnet on the regulator and the contacts are connected in series with the rheostat shunt circuit. Then, should the voltage rise beyond a certain value, predetermined by the setting of the thumb screw supporting the plunger of the control magnet, the contacts of the relay are tripped open which, by inserting all the resistance in the exciter field, reduces the exciter voltage which in turn reduces the alternating current voltage. This relay has to be reset by hand.

Fig. 2,435.—Dial of Westinghouse dial type variable ratio voltage regulator. The dial consists of a marble slab, upon which the contacts are mounted in a circle as shown. The contact arm is arranged to move from contact to contact. The alternate small contacts are dummies, serving to prevent the contact arm springing down between contacts when moving from one to another. The panel contains a changing switch which makes it possible to double the range of a regulator, since the transformer connections can be changed to both raise and lower to an extent equal to the full range of the transformer. The total range in voltage from a certain per cent. below to a certain per cent. above the line voltage can be obtained in a number of steps equal to twice the number of divisions into which the secondary winding of the transformer is divided.

Fig. 2,436.—Diagram of connections for Westinghouse 11 point dial, series transformer and auto-transformer. The auto-transformer has a number of taps connected across the line, the series transformer is placed in series with one side of the line, and connected to a dial, as shown.

Fig. 2,437.—Diagram of connections for Westinghouse dial type variable ratio voltage transformer. In construction the secondary winding of the transformer is divided into 10, 14, or 20 parts giving 11, 15, or 21 taps which are brought out from the secondary winding and connected to the various points of the dial. The diagram shows connections for an 11 point dial and regulating transformer. Since there is a difference of voltage between adjacent contacts, the contact arm must not touch the contact toward which it is moving until after it has left the contact upon which it was resting. Moreover, it is undesirable to open the circuit each time in moving from one contact to the next. These conflicting requirements are met by the use of arcing tips which are placed on the contact arm so that a very close adjustment can be obtained, and so arranged that the contacts are not short circuited but always have a gap of from one-sixteenth to one-eighth inch in the circuit during the time of changing from one contact to the next. The air gaps form a "preventive resistance." A quick moving mechanism is used to accelerate the movement from one contact to the next, a very quick movement being necessary to avoid undue arcing. The capacity of the regulator is 200 amperes at 2,200 volts, being arranged to give a maximum increase in voltage of 400 volts. The maximum pressure between contacts is 25 volts.

Fig. 2,438.—Diagram of connections of General Electric pole type regulator. The operation of the regulator is obtained by means of a small single phase motor which is in continuous operation, and which by mechanical means may be connected to the regulator shaft. The control of the mechanism is obtained by means of a voltage relay. The operating motor, which is of the drawn shell type, is provided with a starting clutch and will consequently start up with full load. Under actual operating conditions it will, of course, be comparatively seldom that the motor will be called upon to start up. A non-inductive resistance, made up from standard units, is connected in series with the relay winding and several taps are provided, so that the relay can be adjusted for any voltage from 10 per cent. below normal. In order to readily dissipate the heat developed in the resistance, it has been mounted in a pocket on the back of the tank, openings being provided for natural air ventilation. The relay plunger is hinged to one end of a balance arm, which arm is provided with two trip pins to control the mechanism. An adjustable helical spring is attached to the other end of the arm to assist the magnetic pull of the coil in balancing the plunger and also for adjustment. The relay is not provided with series winding for line drop compensation, but it may be used with a standard line drop compensator, which then has to be installed outside of the regulator. The voltage relay must be connected to the feeder side of the regulator, the necessary low voltage to be obtained from a distributing transformer, or if this should not be available in the immediate vicinity, a 200 watt step down transformer will be satisfactory. The motor is designed to operate in parallel with the relay, the normal connections being as shown. The speed of the motor and the ratio of the gearing is such that it requires about 90 seconds to operate the regulator from limit to limit, but, as this regulator is not intended to take care of sudden voltage fluctuations, the comparatively long time of operation will not be objectionable.

Figs. 2,439 to 2,443.—General Electric pole type regulator removed from tank. It consists essentially of a primary and secondary coil, operating motor, and voltage relay mechanism. The regulator and mechanism is suspended in a cast iron tank, the lower part, containing the regulator core and coils, being filled with oil. The leads for the regulator are brought out at the upper part of the tank. The outgoing leads are compressed into bushings and connected to the leads of the regulator by means of terminals, the arrangements being such that the regulator with mechanism can be removed from the tank without difficulty. Besides the cover, the tank is also provided with a hinged door on the front side so as to give access to the mechanism. The door is provided with a gasket and the construction is practically rain and dust proof. However as there is always danger of the door not being clamped down perfectly, thus making it possible for water to enter the tank, a pocket has been provided inside the tank and underneath the door to collect the water. Capacity up to 2.3 kw., to control 2,300 volts, 60 cycle, 10 ampere feeders, and for a voltage range of 10 per cent. above or below normal, the operating motor and relay being designed for 110 or 220 volts. No provision is made for line drop compensation, although this can be obtained by installing a current transformer and a line drop compensator externally to the regulator.

Figs. 2,444 to 2,446.—Sectional views of General Electric pole type regulator winding and core. The secondary core has only two slots containing a single coil, while the rotor or primary core has four slots. Two of these slots are occupied by a single primary coil, and the two circular slots in quadrature thereto contain the compensating or short circuit winding. This winding also serves to hold the primary punchings together, and it consists of two copper rods riveted to the two cast brass flanges. The secondary coil is form wound, while the primary coil is wound directly on the core. The rotor flanges, both top and bottom, are provided with discs which are turned in alignment with the punchings, and these discs bear against the top and bottom flanges between which the secondary punchings are clamped. These secondary flanges are also turned in alignment with the secondary punchings, so that an even air gap between the primary and the secondary is assured. The secondary coil is wound with an opening in the upper horizontal part which affords passage for the operating shaft of the rotor. A bearing for this shaft is provided in the table which supports the mechanism and from which the regulator is suspended. Flexible leads are brought out from the rotor and twisted around the shaft as in standard regulator practice. The regulator being two pole, the rotor is turned through an angle of 180 deg. to obtain the full range of the regulator.

Figs. 2,447 and 2,448.—Systems of distribution illustrating use of small feeder or pole type voltage regulators.

Fig. 2,449.—General Electric pole type regulator in service; its construction is shown in fig. 2,450.

Fig. 2,450.—Mechanism of General Electric pole type regulator. The operating motor (described in fig. 2,438) is direct connected to a worm and gear, the shaft of which is provided with a bell crank. A rod A, connects the crank with the rocker arm B, which thus may be caused to oscillate over a ratchet wheel C. The rocker arm is provided with two pawls D, which can engage with the teeth of the ratchet wheel, so that this wheel can be rotated one way or the other. The ratchet wheel is mounted on the same shaft as a worm, which engages with the gear segment carried by the regulator shaft, so that the movement of the ratchet wheel is directly transmitted to the regulator. Besides the two large pawls D, the rocker arm also carries two smaller ones E, called the triggers. These triggers usually hold the pawls locked in such positions as not to engage with the ratchet wheel, but the pawls will be released when the triggers strike the trips F of the relay arm. A limiting device for the movement of the ratchet wheel and the regulator segment is provided, as shown. This device consists of two cams K, mounted on a common arm, which can turn on the shaft of the ratchet wheel. Normally these cams are not within reach of the pawls, but through a lever arrangement, controlled by the regulator segment, the arm holding the cams may be rotated so that, if the trigger has been raised, so as to release the pawl, the tip of the pawl will bear on the cam of the limiting device, and before the pawl can engage with the ratchet wheel it has already been locked by its trigger. A further movement of the ratchet wheel in that particular direction is therefore impossible, while it is free to be moved the other way. A positive stop for the gear segment is also provided. The motor is provided with oil ring bearings, and the gear for the motor worm runs in oil, the supporting casting forming a well therefor.

Fig. 2,451.—Diagram of connections of General Electric direct current voltage regulator (form T) with two dynamos and one exciter. In cases where several shunt or compound wound direct current machines are operating in parallel, either on two wire or three wire systems, a good arrangement for voltage regulation and line drop compensation is obtained by using this regulator and a separate exciter. The compensating shunt as well as pressure wires can be used to maintain a constant pressure at the center of distribution.

Fig. 2,452.—Condenser sections and method of assembling same with tripod. The tripod bolts are made of extra length to accommodate the addition of extra condenser sections if necessary. The illustration shows three sections in position.

Fig. 2,453.—Westinghouse unit switch type pressure regulator, designed for handling heavy currents where a variable ratio transformer type of regulator is desired. The regulator consists of a number of electrically operated switches controlled from a master switch. These switches are arranged to perform practically the same cycle of operation as previously described for the drum type regulators. The transformer windings are divided into sections, and two floating coils are provided which are connected to various taps on the main auto-transformer. These floating coils have intermediate steps, and the successive operation of the switches connects the floating coils in proper sequence to the main auto-transformer, and transfers the line connection from one point of the floating coil to the next. In this way a 23 point regulator with sixteen switches, and a 71 point regulator with 21 switches may be supplied. The master switches are arranged with an automatic lock to prevent their being operated too rapidly. The magnet switches themselves are so interlocked that the proper sequence of operation is insured. The electrically operated switches may be of the open type, mounted on a slate or marble switchboard, when the whole control outfit is placed in a room which is comparatively free from dust or dirt of any kind, and where there is no danger of employees coming in contact with the switches. The other type of switch is entirely enclosed, the main contacts being oil immersed. The frames of these switches are grounded and the whole design is arranged to operate under ordinary dirty conditions. All of these switches, however, should receive the necessary inspection and attention. The contacts have a long life and are easily renewed. Regulators of this type are adapted for metallurgical purposes where the regulation is effected in the primary circuit and the secondary circuit is of very low voltage but large current capacity and is used for supplying power to the furnaces. These regulators have been built in capacities up to 800 amperes at 3,300 volts.

Figs. 2,454 and 2,455.—Front and rear views of General Electric automatic voltage regulator. The regulator has a direct current control magnet, an alternating current control magnet, and a relay. The direct current control magnet is connected to the exciter bus bars. This magnet has a fixed stop core in the bottom and a movable core in the top which is attached to a pivoted lever having at the opposite end a flexible contact pulled downward by four spiral springs. For clearness, however, only one spring is shown in the figure. Opposite the direct current control magnet is the alternating current control magnet which has a pressure winding connected by means of a pressure transformer to the alternator or bus bars. There is an adjustable compensating winding on the alternating current magnet connected through a current transformer to the principal lighting feeder. The object of this winding is to raise the voltage of the alternating current bus bars as the load increases. The alternating current control magnet has a movable core and a lever and contacts similar to those of the direct current control magnet, and the two combined produce what is known as the "floating main contacts." The relay consists of a U shaped magnet core having a differential winding and a pivoted armature controlling the contacts which open and close the shunt circuit across the exciter field rheostat. One of the differential windings of the relay is permanently connected across the exciter bus bars and tends to keep the contacts open; the other winding is connected to the exciter bus bars through the floating main contacts and when the latter are closed, neutralizes the effect of the first winding and allows the relay contacts to short circuit the exciter field rheostat. Condensers are connected across the relay contacts to prevent severe arcing and possible injury.

Fig. 2,456.—Diagram of connections of General Electric contact making ammeter for operating on alternating current circuits. The instrument is designed to indicate with the aid of a current transformer, certain values of current in an alternating current system. This value depends upon the setting of the regulating rheostat in parallel with the pressure coil of the ammeter. It is also possible with this instrument, together with the necessary control apparatus, to hold certain values of current. By using a different magnet coil this meter may be connected to a shunt instead of a current transformer and used on a direct current system.

Fig. 2,457.—Diagram of General Electric automatic voltage regulator connections with alternator and exciter. In operation, the circuit shunting the exciter field rheostat through the relay contacts is opened by means of a single pole switch at the bottom of the regulator panel and the rheostat turned in until the alternating current voltage is reduced 65 per cent. below normal. This weakens both of the control magnets and the floating main contacts are closed. This closes the relay circuit and demagnetizes the relay magnet, releasing the relay armature, and the spring closes the relay contacts. The single pole switch is then closed and as the exciter field rheostat is short circuited, the exciter voltage will at once rise and bring up the voltage of the alternator. This will strengthen the alternating current and direct current control magnets, and at the voltage for which the counterweight has been previously adjusted, the main contacts will open. The relay magnet will then attract its armature and by opening the shunt circuit at the relay contacts will throw the full resistance into the exciter field circuit tending to lower the exciter and alternator voltage. The main contacts will then be again closed, the exciter field rheostat short circuited through the relay contacts and the cycle repeated. This operation is continued at a high rate of vibration due to the sensitiveness of the control magnets and maintains a steady exciter voltage.

Fig. 2,459.—General Electric line drop compensator. It has two dial switches with many taps to the resistance and reactance in the box so that it can be adjusted to compensate accurately for line losses with loads of varying power factor. Dial R changes resistance, and dial X, reactance.

Fig. 2,460.—General Electric line drop compensator. This compensator contains besides resistance and inductance, a current transformer, the secondary of the transformer being connected in series with the resistance and inductance; the primary of the contained current transformer is connected to an external current transformer. The reactance and resistance are both so wound that any proportion of the winding can be cut in or out of the voltmeter circuit. Both elements have 12 points of adjustment of one volt each, giving a total combined drop at maximum setting of about 17 volts.

Fig. 2,461.—Westinghouse line drop compensator. For single phase circuits, one compensator and one series transformer, that is the instrument as listed with transformers, will give correct indications for a single phase circuit. The same voltage transformer serves for both voltmeter and compensator. For balanced two phase circuits one compensator and one transformer connected in one of the phases is sufficient. Two single phase compensators should be used for unbalanced two phase circuits. For three phase circuits the compensator should be connected by means of two series transformers.

Fig. 2,462.—Diagram of automatic voltage regulator, using line drop compensator. For ordinary installations the compensating winding on the alternating current control magnet is connected to a current transformer in the main feeder. A dial switch is provided by which the strength of the alternating current control magnet can be varied and the regulator made to compensate for any desired line drop up to 15 per cent. according to the line requirements. Where the power factor of the load has a wide range of variation, a special line drop compensator, such as shown in fig. 2,459, adapted to the regulator would be desirable. The connections are readily understood by the diagram. The number of condenser sections which will prevent undue arcing at the relay contacts depends on the characteristics of the exciter. They may be roughly estimated by allowing one section for each 15 kw. capacity for exciters with laminated poles, and one for each 22 kw. capacity for exciters with solid steel poles. It is necessary though to have one condenser section for each pair of relay contacts, and at times it becomes necessary to apply a double section for each pair of contacts. In the lower part of the figure the line drop compensation and connections is reproduced in more detail on a larger scale.[2]

Fig. 2,463.—Diagram of connections of General Electric two phase starting compensator with no voltage release and fuses.

Fig. 2,464.—Diagram of connections of General Electric three phase starting compensator with low voltage release and fuses.

Fig. 2,465.—Diagram of connections of General Electric two phase starting compensator with no voltage release and overload relays for 1,040 to 2,500 volt circuits.

Figs. 2,466 and 2,467.—General Electric three phase hand operated starting compensator. Fig. 2,466, compensator in case; fig. 2,467, compensator with case removed. The compensator consists of a core and windings, a cable clamp, and a switch, assembled in a substantial metal case with external operating handle and release lever. The windings consist of coils wound on separate legs of a laminated core, and tapped at several points, the connections terminating at the switch contacts. The shaft of the switch extends through the sides of the compensator case, and is operated by a lever at the right, being held in the running position by a lever at the left. It is provided with wiping contacts. The switch is immersed in oil, and is intended to be used as a line switch as well as for starting the motor. The lever has three positions: "off," "starting," and "running." In the off position, both compensator and motor windings are disconnected from the line. In the starting position, the switch connects the line to the ends and the motor to the taps of the compensator winding without overload relays or fuses in circuit. In the running position, the compensation winding is cut out and the motor is connected to the line through suitable fuses or overload relays mounted directly above the compensator. To prevent the attendant throwing the motor directly on the line, and thereby causing a rush of current which it is the object of the compensator to avoid, an automatic latch is provided and so arranged that the lever at off position can be thrown only into the starting position (backward); and can be thrown thence into the running position (forward) only by a quick throw of the lever, whereby any appreciable drop in speed and consequent increase in current in passing from the starting into the running position is avoided.

Fig. 2,468.—Diagram of connections of General Electric three phase starting compensator with no voltage release and overload relays.

Fig. 2,469.—General Electric starting compensator with low voltage release and overload relays. On the switch shaft there are mounted two levers, held together with a strong spring which operates in either direction and prevents the switch being left on the starting position. On the running side it is held by the external low voltage release lever until released either by hand or by the action of a low voltage relay. The low voltage release consists of a cast iron frame open at the bottom and totally enclosing the coil. A laminated plunger is used to hold the tripping lever, the latter engaging with the lever mounted on the switch shaft. The compensator cannot be thrown into the running position without first going to the starting position and it cannot be left on the starting position.

Figs. 2,470 to 2,474.—General Electric time limit overload relay for starting compensator. In case of overload, the relay armature is raised and at the end of its travel, opens the small switch at the top which in turn opens the circuit of the low voltage release coil causing the compensator switch to return to the "off" position. The oil dash pot provides a certain time element and can be adjusted to operate immediately upon overload or at any interval up to five minutes. Each relay has five calibrating points, the lowest being the normal full load current of the motor, the highest 300 per cent. full load current. The scale on the calibration tube reads direct and shows various values of current at which the relay may be set to operate. To change overload setting: 1, loosen set screw; 2, turn relay plunger on piston rod until white mark comes opposite required value of current; 3, tighten set screw. Time element adjustment: Removing oil dash pot by turning to the left will expose the cup shaped piston, made of which are two concentric discs (B and C) held together by a milled lock nut, A. There is a hole in each disc through which the oil must pass when the plunger of the relay is raised. The time element may be varied by changing the size of the opening between these discs, that is, to have the relays operate in a shorter period of time, increase the size of the opening and vice-versa. To change the time setting: 1, remove the oil dash pot; 2, raise the discs B and C on the piston rod; 3, loosen the lock nut A; 4, change the opening between B and C, giving a larger opening for shorter time of operation, and a smaller opening for longer time; 5, tighten lock nut A; 6, replace discs in piston D; 7, replace oil dash pot.

Figs. 2,475, and 2,476.—Front and side views (oil tank removed) of Cutler-Hammer star delta switch for starting small three phase squirrel cage motors. In construction, the switch consists of one set of stationary fingers and a rotating wooden cylinder, carrying two sets of contacts. These parts are supported from the switch frame casting and are enclosed in a steel tank which contains an insulating oil. Flexible oil proof cable leads are brought out through insulated bushings in the top of the switch and tagged for convenience in connecting to the lines and motor. To prevent seepage of oil, the leads are sealed into the top of the cover with an oil proof sealing wax. The lever of the star delta switch is arranged with an interlock which prevents its being thrown directly into the running position from the off position. It is necessary to throw the lever first into the starting position and then with an uninterrupted movement to the running position. The circuit of the motor is broken only for an instant in changing from star to delta and no heavy inrush current occurs. No voltage release protection is provided by a latching solenoid which holds the spring centered drum cylinder in the running position. The no voltage release coil is mounted in the lower part of the starting switch, immersed in the oil tank, and is protected against mechanical injury and grounding. The coil is in circuit during the running period only and requires not more than 8 to 15 watts to hold the switch in the running position. The operation of this protective device is such that on failure of voltage the star delta switch will immediately be returned to the off position. Overload release protection consists of two relays on a small slate panel, which is mounted directly on the side of the star delta switch. The switch contacts of the overload release are connected in series with the connections to the no voltage release coil so that when an overload occurs the overload relay operates to open the circuit to the no voltage release coil, thus permitting the switch lever to return to the off position. The overload relays do not afford overload protection during the starting period, and when such protection is desired starting fuses should be installed. These fuses, if used, should have a capacity of 250 to 300 per cent. of the normal full load current of the motor.

Fig. 2,477.—Diagram of connections of General Electric three phase starting compensator with low voltage release and overload relays for 1,040-2,500 volt circuits.

Fig. 2,478.—Diagram showing relative effect of fully loaded and lightly loaded induction motors on power factor.

Fig. 2,479.—General Electric 400 kw., 550 volt, 600 R.P.M., synchronous condenser with direct connected exciter installed in sub-station No. 1 of the Colorado Light & Power Co., Cripple Creek, Colo. The machine is designed for alternating current starting by means of a compensator. The field is provided with a standard synchronous motor winding, and, in addition, an amortisseur winding which assists in starting and serves as a damping device to minimize hunting.

Fig. 2,480.—Diagram showing relative location of alternators and synchronous motors in plant of Witherbee Sherman & Co., Mineville N. Y. The distribution system of the Company is provided with three synchronous motors, as shown. The system includes two hydro-electric, one turbine driven, and one engine driven generator plants; from three of these, current is transmitted to the fourth, which is located in Mineville, at the point "A", the current being distributed to the motor circuits from the points "A" and "B." The transmission to the central station at Mineville is over three phase circuits at 6,600 volts. For operating the mine at Cheever, current is transmitted direct from the generating station at Port Henry. The distribution from "A" and "B" is all at 3,300 volts, being stepped down to 440 volts for the operation of the motors, which have a total rated capacity of 4,762 horse power. Excepting three synchronous motors, the load is practically all inductive, there being less than 10 kw. required for lighting. The actual power demand ranges from 60 to 65 per cent. of the rated motor capacity, and prior to the installation of the synchronous motors, the power factor was approximately 68 per cent., the condenser effect of these motors making it possible to maintain an average of about 90 per cent. power factor in spite of the fact that a considerable portion of the induction motor load is very widely distributed. The three synchronous motors are partially loaded, each motor driving an air compressor through belting. The 180 kva. motor at Cheever takes about 150 kw. for the operation of a 1,250 cubic foot compressor, while the two 360 kva. machines take about 300 kw. each, for the operation of two 2,500 cu. ft. sets. The operation of these compressors affords a method of utilizing a portion of the motor capacity mechanically, inasmuch as the load on the motors is practically constant during the time the mines are in operation, and thereby permit the motors to be run at approximately 80 per cent. power factor.

Fig. 2,481.—Field of a synchronous condenser. Note the amortisseur winding, erroneously called squirrel cage winding, consisting of two end rings which serve to short circuit spokes passing through the pole tips as shown. The amortisseur winding assists in starting and serves also as a damping device to minimize hunting.

Fig. 2,482.—Diagram of a section of the Northern California Power Co.'s transmission system, showing relative location of alternators and synchronous condenser. The synchronous condenser is installed at Kennett, which is served by generating stations at Kilarc and Volta, located respectively 28 and 38 miles from the point at which the condenser is operated. The local demand amounts to about 6,500 kw., and before the installation of the synchronous condenser, the power factor was about 79 per cent. and after installing, about 96 per cent. while the voltage at the point where the synchronous condenser is installed is raised approximately 10 per cent. during the change from no load to full load. In order to obtain close voltage regulation, a regulator is used in connection with the synchronous condenser and holds the voltage, at the center of distribution, within 2 per cent. The regulator is mounted on the side of the control panel and connected in the field of the synchronous condenser to automatically change the excitation and compensate for voltage variations. A graphic demonstration of the improvement in voltage regulation, which has been secured in this case, is given by the curve drawing voltmeter records reproduced in fig. 2,483.

Fig. 2,483.—Curve drawing voltmeter records at Kennett, Cal. The upper curve shows voltage regulation with synchronous condenser out of service, and the lower curve, with synchronous condenser in operation.

Fig. 2,484.—Diagram showing the field current taken by a synchronous motor of normal design when operating at normal kva. input at various power factors. It will be noted that a slight departure from unity power factor necessitates a considerable change in field current. As the field curves increase with the square of the current, there is a rapid increase in temperature with leading current. This action of leading or lagging current serves automatically to keep the flux constant in the armature with changes in field excitation. When the motor is running at unity power factor, an increase in field excitation causes a leading current to flow, and at the same time this leading current demagnetizes the field until the density of the armature is restored to its normal value. If the field be decreased a lagging current flows which in turn magnetizes the field bringing the density back to its original value. Therefore, with a constant line voltage, the iron losses in a synchronous motor are approximately constant irrespective of the field excitations with the exception that the internal voltage will vary slightly due to the armature I R drop, the density being a trifle lower at full load than at no load.

Fig. 2,485.—Diagram showing a set of phase characteristic curves taken from a General Electric synchronous motor. These curves show the current input to the motor at various loads with constant voltage and varying field excitation. There is a certain field current at each load that causes a minimum current. Any increase or decrease of field from the value increases the current and causes it to lead or lag with respect to the line voltage. By referring to the minimum input curve, it will be noted that if the machine be running at full load minimum input current and load is taken off, the current will be leading or vice versa. In each case the phase characteristic curve was run back on the lagging side to the break down point. At no load and one quarter load the motor still ran in step when the field was reduced to zero and even taken off altogether, and it was necessary to reverse the field current in order to back down the motor. The motor runs without slip, as a synchronous motor, in this condition, obtaining its excitation from the lagging current and running as a reaction machine. The amount of load a machine will carry without field varies with the design, the average being about 40% of full load. It will be noted from the limit of stability curve that the lighter the load on the machine when it breaks down from lack of sufficient excitation, the greater the current input at this point. The no load characteristic rises sharply on each side with slight change in field current, while it flattens out with increase in load until at overload the current input is practically the same throughout a large range of field current.

Fig. 2,486.—Comparison of the speed current curves and speed power factor curves of a typical synchronous, and induction motor. It will be noted that the power factor of the synchronous motor at start is higher than that of the induction motor owing to the higher resistance of the squirrel cage winding. As the machine approaches synchronism, however, the magnetizing current of the induction motor drops to a very much lower value than in the synchronous motor and the power factor is consequently much higher. The magnetizing current of the induction motor at full speed is usually 25 per cent. of full load current while that of the synchronous motor is from 200 to 250 per cent. of full current, or even higher when running full speed and normal voltage. This of course is due to the large air gap on the synchronous machine. The current at start with full voltage applied is usually higher in an induction motor owing to the fact that the total impedance of the stator and rotor are less due to the greater distribution of the windings and the lower resistance of the squirrel cage. The high magnetizing current of a synchronous motor should not be lost sight of as it is a very important consideration in starting the machine. Even though the motor can be brought practically to synchronous speed while still on the compensator, if line voltage be thrown on, there will be a very heavy rush of current. The obvious thing to do is to get the field on the motor while still on the compensator, whenever possible, to avoid the high magnetizing current. This magnetizing current is obviously equal to the circuit current of the machine at no load field. In some cases additional torque near synchronism can be obtained by short circuiting the field winding through the field rheostat. This has the effect of reducing the resistance of the rotor winding to some extent and causing the motor to have less slip with a given load. The gain from this source is small, however, in most cases, as the self-inductance of the field winding is so high as to allow very little current to flow even if the field be short circuited so that the total effective resistance of the rotor winding is not materially reduced. In some cases where the torque is nearly sufficient, however, enough gain may be obtained to take care of the conditions. If the field be short circuited before the motor is started there will be a reduction in starting torque and an increase in current from the line, hence if this method be resorted to, arrangements must be made to short circuit the field after the motor has come to constant speed.

Fig. 2,487.—Curves showing amount of wattless component required to raise the power factor of a given kw. load to required higher value. The wattless components are expressed as percentages of the original kw. load. The numbers at the right which indicate the points of tangency of the power factor curves to the 100 per cent. line, show the amount of wattless component required to raise a given kw. load of given lagging power factor to unity power factor. Obviously the addition of further wattless component in a given case would result in a leading power factor less than unity.

Fig. 2,488.—Diagram for synchronous condenser calculations.

Fig. 2,489.—Diagram for synchronous condenser calculation for cases where it is desired to drive some energy load with the condenser and still bring the total power factor to .9.

Fig. 2,490.—Curve showing the relation of energy load to apparent load and wattless components at different power factors.

Fig. 2,491.—Line curve of alternating current, illustrating various current or pressure values. The virtual value, or .707 × maximum value, is the value indicated by an ammeter or voltmeter. Thus, if the maximum value of the current be 100 volts, the virtual value as indicated by an ammeter is 100 × .707 = 70.7 amperes.

Fig. 2,492.—Wagner tubular aluminum pointer.

Figs. 2,493 and 2,494.—Steam engine indicator cards, illustrating in mechanical analogy, the misuse of the term effective as applied to the pressure of an alternating current. The card fig. 2,493, represents the performance of a steam engine taking steam at 60 lbs. (gauge) pressure and exhausting into the atmosphere. The exhaust line being above the atmospheric line shows that the friction encountered by the steam in flowing through the exhaust pipe produces a back pressure of two lbs. Hence at the instant represented by the ordinate y, the effective pressure is 60 - 2 = 58 lbs., or using absolute pressures, 74.7 - 16.7 = 58 lbs., the virtual pressure being 60 lbs. gauge, or 74.7 lbs. absolute. Now, the back pressure may be considerably reduced by exhausting into a condenser as represented by the card, fig. 2,494. Here, most of the pressure of the atmosphere is removed from the exhaust, and at the instant y, the back pressure is only 6 lbs., and the effective pressure 74.7 - 6 = 68.7 lbs. Thus, in the two cases for the same virtual pressure of 60 lbs. gauge or 74.7 lbs. absolute, the effective pressures are 58 lbs. and 68.7 lbs. respectively.

Fig. 2,495.—A calibrated scale. This means that printed scales are not employed, but each instrument has its scale divisions plotted by actual comparison with standards, after which the division lines are inked in by a draughtsman. There are makes of direct current instruments employing printed scales in which the scale deflections are fairly accurate, even though the scales are printed, but printed scales should not be used on alternating current instruments.

Fig. 2,497.—Plunger form of electromagnetic or moving iron type of ammeter.

Fig. 2,497.—One form of plunger instrument as made by Siemens. It has gravity control, is dead beat, and is shielded from external magnetic influence. The moving system consists of a thin soft iron pear shaped plate I pivoted on a horizontal spindle S running in jewelled centers. To this spindle S is also attached a light pointer P and a light wire W, bent as shown, and carrying a light piston D, which works in a curved air tube T. This tube T is closed at the end B but fully open at the other A, and constitutes the air damping device for making the instrument dead beat.

Fig. 2,498.—Inclined coil form of electromagnetic or moving iron instrument.

Fig. 2,499.—Magnetic vane form of electromagnetic or moving iron instrument.

Fig. 2,500.—Magnetic vane movement of a Wagner instrument; it is used both for voltmeters and ammeters. This type differs from the dynamometer movement in that a vane of very soft iron replaces the moving coil. The magnetic vane movement makes use of its controlling spring only for the purpose of resisting the pull on the vane and the returning of the needle to zero. The spring does not carry any current.

Fig. 2,501.—Solenoid and plunger illustrating the operation of moving iron instruments. When a current flows through the coil, a field is set up as indicated by the dotted lines of force. The current flowing in the direction indicated by the arrow induces a north pole at N, which in turn induces a south pole in the plunger at S, thus attracting the plunger. The effect of the field upon the plunger may also be stated by saying that it tends to cause the plunger to move in a direction so as to conduct the maximum number of lines of force, that is, toward the solenoid. Thus if ABCD be the initial position of the plunger only five lines of force pass through it: should it move to the position A´B´C´D´, the number of lines passing through it will then be 9, assuming the field to remain unchanged.

Figs, 2,502 and 2,503.—Wagner series transformers. Fig. 2,502, wound primary series transformer; fig. 2,503, open primary transformer. Wagner series transformers are made in three general types: One for switchboard mounting with wound primary; one for switchboard mounting with open primary, and one with open primary suitable for slipping over bus bars or switch stud. These transformers have 5 ampere secondary winding, and are intended for use in connection with instrument of scale capacity 0-5, although the scale should be calibrated to indicate the primary current. The capacities are from 2 watts to 50 watts, being suitable for operation on circuits of 750 to 66,000 volts.

Fig. 2,504.—Diagram illustrating the principle of hot wire instruments. The essential parts are the active wire A, stretched between terminals T and T´, tension wire C, thread E, and pulley D to which is attached the pointer.

Figs. 2,505 and 2,506.—Plan and elevation of shielded pole type of induction instrument.

Fig. 2,507.—Diagram showing construction and operation of Hoskins instrument. It is of the modified induction type in which the torque is produced from the direct repulsion between a primary and a secondary, or induced current. As shown in the diagram, the instrument embodies the principle of a short circuited transformer, consisting of a primary or exciting coil A, a secondary or closed coil B, linked in inductive relation to the primary by a laminated iron core C, constructed to give a completely closed magnetic circuit, that is, without air gap. The secondary is so mounted with respect to the primary as to have a movement under the influence of their mutual repulsion when the primary is traversed by an alternating current. This movement of the secondary B is opposed by a spiral spring, so that the extent of movement will be dependent upon and will indicate the strength of the primary current. To increase the sensitiveness of the instrument and also to adjust the contour of the scale, an adjustable secondary D, which has an attraction effect upon the coil B, is provided upon the core. The effect of this coil is inversely proportional to its distance from the end of the swing of the coil B. The vane, E, which is a part of the stamping B, is adjusted to swing freely and with a large amount of clearance, between the poles of a permanent magnet F, which acts as a damper on the oscillation of the moving element, but does not cause any friction or affect the accuracy of the calibration. The primary, like that of a transformer, is an independent electrical circuit and may be highly insulated. This meter will withstand several hundred per cent. overload for some time because of the very high value of the self-induction and the fact that the controlling spring is not in the circuit and therefore cannot burn off.

Figs. 2,508 to 2,511.—Hoskins instruments. Fig. 2,508, voltmeter, small pattern; fig. 2,509, ammeter, large pattern; fig. 2,510, voltmeter, horizontal edgewise pattern; fig. 2,511, illuminated dial voltmeter.

Fig. 2,512.—Hoskins instrument with case removed. It has a very short magnetic circuit which is composed of silicon steel, permitting low magnetic densities to be used.

Fig. 2,513.—Diagram of Siemens' dynamometer. It consists of two coils on a common axis but set in planes at right angles to each other in such a way that a torque is produced between the two coils which measures the product of their currents. This torque is measured by twisting a spiral spring through a measured angle of such degree that the coils shall resume their original relative positions. When constructed as a voltmeter, both coils are wound with a large number of turns of fine wire, making the instrument sensitive to small currents. Then by connecting a high resistance in series with the instrument it can be connected across the terminals of a circuit whose voltage is to be measured. When constructed as a wattmeter, one coil is wound so as to carry the main current and the other made with many turns of fine wire of high resistance suitable for connecting across the circuit.

Fig. 2,514.—Wagner dynamometer movement. In this type of instrument the deflection is proportional to the square of the current, producing a constantly decreasing sensitiveness as the pressure applied is decreased. The dynamometer movement is, for any indication, more accurate than the magnetic vane, but cannot readily be employed for the indication of current, as required in ammeters.

Fig. 2,515.—Armature of Wagner dynanometer movement. Greater accuracy is claimed for this movement than the magnetic vane, but it cannot readily be employed for the indication of current flow, as required in ammeters. The magnetic vane movement is used on the A. C. ammeter, and can be used also in the A. C. voltmeters; it makes use of its controlling spring only for the purpose of resisting the pull on the vane and the returning of the pointer to zero. The dynanometer movement is recommended for voltmeters.

Fig. 2,516.—Wagner 25 watt pressure transformer for use with various alternating current instruments, such as voltmeters, wattmeters, etc. They are made in capacities 25, 50, 100, and 200 watts, and are built for pressures of 750 to 60,000 volts.

Fig. 2,517.—Moving element of Keystone dynamometer instrument. The illustration shows the movable coil, pointer, aluminum air vane for damping the oscillations, controlling springs, and counter weights.

Fig. 2,518.—Keystone dynamometer movement. Since the law governing this type of instrument is the law of current squares, it follows that in the case of voltmeters, equally divided scales cannot be obtained. In the case of wattmeters, the scale is approximately equally divided, due to the fact that the movement of the moving coil is proportional to the product of the current in the fixed and moving coils. The moving parts have been made as light in weight as is consistent with mechanical strength, and the entire moving system is supported on jeweled bearings. The motion of the pointer is rendered aperiodic by the use of an aluminum air vane moving in a partially enclosed air chamber. This method of damping the oscillations of the moving parts renders unnecessary the use of mechanical brakes or other frictional devices, which tend to impair the accuracy of the instrument. The illustration shows a voltmeter, which, however, differs but little from a wattmeter. In the case of a wattmeter the fixed coils are connected in series with the line, either directly or through a current transformer, while the moving coil is connected in shunt to the line.

Fig. 2,519.—Leeds and Northrup electro-dynamometer. It is a reliable instrument for the measurement of alternating currents of commercial frequencies. When wound with fine wire and used in connection with properly wound resistances, it is equally useful for measuring alternating pressures, and may thus be employed to calibrate alternating current voltmeters as well as ammeters. To give accurate results the instruments must be carefully constructed and designed with a view to avoiding the eddy currents always set up by alternating currents in masses of metal near, or in the circuits. The constant of a dynamometer may be obtained with a potentiometer, but this is usually done with precision by the manufacturer and a certificate giving the value of the constant is furnished with the instrument. The size and cost of dynamometers rapidly increase with the maximum currents which they are designed to carry, and when more than 500 amperes are to be measured, the use of other instruments and methods is recommended.

Figs. 2,520 to 2,526.—Various types of Wagner instruments. Fig. 2,520, small round type; fig. 2,521, horizontal edgewise type; fig. 2,522, smallest switchboard type; fig. 2,523, portable type; fig. 2,524, combination voltmeter and ammeter in one case; fig. 2,525, vertical type; fig. 2,526, polyphase type.

Fig. 2,527—Interior Weston single phase wattmeter. The general appearance of the dynamometer movement and the relative positions of the various parts are clearly shown. The parts are assembled on one base, the whole movement being removable by unfastening two bolts. The fixed winding is made up of two coils, which together produce the field of the wattmeter. The movable coil is wound to gauge with silk covered wire and treated with cement. While winding, the coil is spread at diametrical points to allow the insertion of the staff, which is centered by means of two curved plates cemented to the inside surface of the coil and forming a part thereof. The coil is held in a definite position by two tiny pins which pass through the staff and engage with ears on the curved plates.

Fig. 2,528.—Westinghouse single phase induction type watt hour meter removed from case. The friction compensation, or light load adjustment, is accomplished by slightly unbalancing the two legs of the shunt magnetic circuit. To do this a short circuited loop is placed in each air gap, and means are provided for adjusting the position of the loops so that one loop will enclose and choke back more of the flux than the other loop, and thus produce a slight torque. It will be noted, that this torque depends on voltage alone, which is practically constant, and is entirely independent of the load. Adjustment is accomplished by means of either of two screws which makes micrometer adjustment possible. It is clamped when adjusted by means of a set screw, which prevents change. This method makes possible an accuracy of adjustment which effectively prevents creeping. The power factor adjustment consists of an adjustable compensating coil placed around the shunt pole tip. This is adjusted at the factory by twisting together the leads of the compensating coil, thus altering its resistance until the desired lagging effect is had. Frequency adjustment. 133 cycle meters are first calibrated on 60 cycles and the leads then untwisted to make them correct on 133 cycles. To change such a meter for use on 60 cycles it is necessary only to retwist these leads to the point shown by the condition of the wire.

Fig. 2,529.—Pointer and movable system of Weston wattmeter. The coil is described in fig. 2,527. The pointer consists of a triangular truss with tubular members, an index tip of very thin metal being mounted at its extremity. The index tip is reinforced by a rib stamped into the metal. The pointer is permanently joined to a balance cross, consisting of a flat center web, provided with two short arms and one long arm, each arm carrying a nut by means of which the balance of the system may be adjusted. The longest arm, which is opposite the pointer, carries a balance nut, consisting of a thin walled sleeve provided with a relatively large flange at its outer end. The sleeve is tapped with 272 threads to the inch, the internal diameter of the sleeve being made slightly smaller than the outside diameter of the screw, and the sleeve is split lengthwise; therefore when sprung into place and properly adjusted it will remain permanently in position. A sleeve which is forced over the end of the staff carries the pointer firmly clamped between a flanged shoulder and a nut. By perforating the web plate of the balance cross with a hole having two flat sides that fit snugly over a similarly shaped portion of the sleeve, the pointer is given a definite and permanently fixed angular position. The air damperconsists of two very light symmetrically disposed vanes, which are enclosed in chambers made as nearly air tight as possible. These vanes are formed of very thin metal stiffened by ribs, stamped into them and by the edges, which are bent over to conform to the surface of the side walls of the chambers. They are attached by metal eyelets to a cross bar carried on a sleeve similar in construction to the one at the upper end of the staff. This cross bar is held in place by a nut, and is provided at the center with a hole having two flat sides, being similar in shape to the one in the balance cross. This hole likewise fits over a sleeve and definitely locates the vanes with reference to the other parts of the system. The damper box is cast in one piece to form the base that carries the field coils and the movable system.

Fig. 2,530.—Westinghouse polyphase induction type watt hour meter, covers removed. This type is made for two phase three wire and four wire, and three phase three wire and four wire circuits. Meters for circuits of more than 300 amperes or 500 volts require transformers, but, like the self-contained meters, are calibrated to read directly in kilowatt hours on the dial, without a multiplying constant.

Figs. 2,531 to 2,533.—Diagram of electromagnetic circuit of Westinghouse induction type watt hour meter, and diagram showing rotation of field. The dotted lines show the main paths of the magnetic flux produced by the two windings, the directions, however, are constantly reversing owing to the alternations of the current in the coils. Denoting the shunt and series pole tips by the letters as shown, a clear statement of the relation of the fields for each quarter period may be given. The signs + and - represent the instantaneous values of the poles indicated. Thus, at one instant the shunt pole tips A, C, and A₁ are maximum +, -, and +, respectively because the instantaneous value of the current is maximum, while the value of the series flux is zero. At ¼ period later the shunt current is zero, giving zero magnetic pressure at the pole tips, while the series current has reached a maximum value, giving maximum-and + at the pole tips B and D. At the next ¼ period the shunt current is again maximum, but in a direction opposite to what it was at the beginning, making the pole tips A, C, and A₁ +, -, and +, respectively, while the series current again is zero, etc., the values for the complete cycle being given in fig. 2,533. It will be observed from the table that both the + and - signs move constantly in the direction from A₁ to A, indicating a shifting of the field in this direction, the process being repeated during each cycle.

Figs. 2,534 and 2,535.—Cross section of bearings of Westinghouse induction type watt hour meter. The lower bearing consists of a very highly polished and hardened steel ball resting between two sapphire cup jewels, one fixed in the end of the bearing screw and the other mounted in a removable sleeve on the end of the shaft. Owing to the minute gyrations of the shaft the ball has a rolling action, which not only makes a lower friction coefficient than the usual rubbing action, but presents constantly new bearing surfaces and thus produces long life. The upper bearing is only a guide bearing to keep the shaft in a vertical position, and is subject to virtually no pressure, and consequently little friction. It consists of a steel pin fastened to a removable screw and projecting down into a bushing in a recess drilled in the shaft. The bottom of this recess is filled with billiard cloth saturated with watch oil. A film of oil is maintained around the pin by capillary action.

Fig. 2,536.—Diagram of Fort Wayne, induction watt hour meter. It is designed to register the energy of alternating current circuits regardless of the power factor, and embodies the usual induction motor, eddy current generator and registering mechanism. The electrical arrangement of the meter consists of a current circuit composed of two coils connected in series with each other and in series with the line to be measured, and a pressure circuit consisting of a reactance coil and a pressure coil connected in series with each other and across the line to be measured. In addition, the pressure circuit contains a light load coil wound over a laminated sheet steel member, adjustably arranged in the core of the pressure coil and connected across a small number of turns of the reactance coil so as to give a field substantially in phase with the impressed pressure. The light load winding is further provided with a series adjustable resistance furnished for the purpose of regulating the current flowing in the light load winding, thereby providing a means of lagging the meter on high frequencies, such as 125 or 140 cycle circuits. The pressure circuit also comprises a lag coil wound over the upper limb of the core of the pressure circuit and provided with an adjustable resistance for obtaining a held component in quadrature with the shunt field.

Fig. 2,537.—Fort Wayne multiphase induction watt hour meter. The construction of the mechanism is essentially two single phase motor elements, one at the bottom of the meter in a suitable position, the other inverted and placed at the top of the meter. Each element acts on a separate cup, but both cups are mounted on a single shaft so that the registration is due to the resultant torque of the two elements. The meter is provided with three supporting lugs, the one at the top being keyholed and one of the bottom two, slotted to facilitate leveling. The registering mechanism is mounted on a cast iron bracket at the middle of the meter between the two motor elements. The supporting bracket is attached to the meter base by two screws and aligned by two dowel pins. The register is of the four dial type, reading in kilowatt hours. Each division of the right hand circle, or that passed over by the most rapidly moving pointer, equals one kilowatt hour in meters without a dial constant. In meters of larger capacities, dial constants of 10, 100 and 1,000 are used, in which case it is only necessary to add one, two or three ciphers to the observed reading.

Figs. 2,533 to 2,541.—Connections of Fort Wayne multiphase watt hour meters (type k₃—forms MAB and MAK), for 100-625 volt circuits, 5-150 amperes. Fig. 2,538 two and three phase, three wire circuit, 25-36 cycles; fig. 2,539 two and three phase, 3 wire circuit, 36 cycles and above; fig. 2,540, two phase 4 wire circuit, 25-36 cycles; fig. 2,541 two phase, 4 wire circuit 36 cycles and above.

Fig. 2,542.—Fort Wayne single phase induction watthour meter with cover removed. The rotating parts consist of an aluminum disc mounted on a short shaft of small diameter. The lower end has inserted in it a hardened steel pivot which rests in a cup shaped jewel bearing. The top of the meter shaft is drilled and provided with a small washer having the central hole of very small diameter. Into this hole there extends a steel pin around which the shaft turns. Two micrometer screws are provided for load adjustment—one for the full load and the other for the light load adjustment. The adjustment for accuracy on full load is secured by varying the position of the permanent magnets, sliding them either in or out from the center of the rotating disc of the meter depending on whether it is desired to increase or decrease the speed of the disc. The micrometer screw shown in the figure serves to vary the position of the permanent magnets, causing the shoe in which the two magnets are firmly clamped to slide on the milled magnet support which is cast as an integral part of the meter frame. When the proper position of the magnets has been accurately determined by adjustment and test, the shoe which holds the two magnets is clamped firmly to the milled magnet support by two screws, one of which is shown in the figure. The adjustment for accuracy on light load is secured by varying the position of a metal punching, known as the starting plate, laterally under the pressure pole in the path of the pressure flux. This lateral movement is accomplished by means of the micrometer screw. When the proper position of this punching has been accurately determined by adjustment and test, it is secured in place by tightening the two brass screws which serve to clamp it to the meter frame.

Fig. 2,543.—Rear view of Fort Wayne single phase induction watthour meter with back cover plate removed. The pressure and current coils and their respective cores lie behind the main frame of the meter. This complete electromagnetic unit can be removed as a whole from its mounting in the case. The pressure coil is wound from enameled wire, the number of turns being very high. The current coils have but few turns each and are wound from cotton covered wire. All coils are treated with insulating compound before assembling in the meters. The laminated iron cores placed within these coils are built up from magnetic steel. The magnetic circuits formed by the cores of the pressure and current coils are so arranged that they exert a high torque upon the disc of the rotating element in order that minute variations in the friction of the moving parts, which are likely to occur will not cause any appreciable error in the registration of the meter. The iron case surrounding the electrical elements protect that part of the meter from the effects of external stray fields, while the astatic arrangement of the permanent magnets tends to prevent any influence on the damping system. The fact that the iron frame of the meter lies between the permanent magnets and the current coils protects the magnets from the effects of short circuits which create a strong magnetic field within the meter itself.

Fig. 2,544.—Fort Wayne single phase induction watthour meter with cover register and permanent magnets removed to show solid meter frame. A heavy steel back plate held in place by two screws inserted from the front of the central casting encloses the back part of the completely assembled meter. A felt gasket lying on a suitable ledge seals the joint against the entrance of dust or moisture when the back plate is drawn down firmly by the screws. The cover which encloses the back part of the meter is a non-magnetic metallic stamping. It is held in place by wing nuts on the two light brass studs extending forward from the meter frame. This joint between the main frame and the cover is also sealed against the entrance of dust and moisture by the use of a suitable felt gasket. Two glass windows are provided in this cover, one to permit the reading of the register dials, the other to permit observation of the disc's rotation. The cover is sealed in place in the usual way by passing a sealing wire through a hole drilled in the cover sealing stud and thence through a hole provided in the wing of the seal nut. The terminal chamber is an extension of the casting which supports all the inner parts of the meter. The heavy brass terminals used for connecting the meter in circuit are held permanently by a non-combustible insulating compound which is moulded in place around them. This construction gives excellent insulation and is a safeguard against accidental short circuits across terminals. A punched terminal cover which fits over the terminal chamber is hinged at the upper left hand corner so that it will of its own accord swing out of the way when the terminal cover sealing screw is removed. This hinged style of cover will be found convenient when installing and connecting the meter in circuit. When this cover is swung back into closed position it is fastened in place by passing a seal right through the seal screw and through a lug provided on the cover.

Fig. 2,545.—Sangamo single phase induction watt hour meter; view with cover removed showing mechanism.

Fig. 2,546.—Main grid or supporting frame of Sangamo single phase induction watt hour meter. The grid is of cast iron and its design is such that the weight of the permanent magnets, series laminated element and return plate are carried on the main portion, the smaller projecting brackets carrying no weight except that of the moving system. The supporting grid is removed by taking out the three screws locating and holding it in position, to the iron base, also removing at the same time the screws connecting the leads of the series coils to the binding posts at the bottom. The meters are all built with four binding posts so that they may be connected either with two series leads and a tap for the pressure connection or with both sides of the circuit carried through the meter. The wire meters employ a 220 volt shunt coil, connected across the binding posts within the meter, one series coil being in each of the outer lines of the three wire system. This renders unnecessary the use of a pressure tap.

Fig. 2,547.—Moving element of Sangamo single phase induction watt hour meter. It consists of a light aluminum disc mounted on a hard brass shaft, the entire system weighing 15.6 grams. The disc is swaged under heavy pressure, to render it stiff. The arrangement of the disc, shaft, and bearings is shown in fig. 2,548. By unscrewing the upper and lower bearings the disc and shaft can be removed without disturbing the magnets or adjustments.

Fig. 2,548.—Bearing system of Sangamo single phase induction watthour meter. The upper pivot, or bearing is made of tempered steel wire and of sufficiently small diameter to be quite flexible in the length between the top of the brass shaft and the guide ring in which it rotates. The guide ring, made of phosphor bronze, has the heavy hole lined and burnished. The upper bearing screw, in which the bronze bushing is carried, is so constructed that a long brass sleeve closely surrounds the upper pivot of the spindle. Any blow against the moving system, caused by accident or short circuit, will slightly deflect the shaft until the steel pivot touches against the side of the shell, thus preventing danger of breaking off or bending the upper pivot. At the same time a cushioning or flexible action between the shaft and the bearing shell is secured, thus eliminating the effect of vibration in the moving system, which would tend to produce rattling. The lower bearing consists of a cup sapphire jewel, supported in a threaded pillar, the upper end of which is provided with a sleeve so located that it prevents the moving element dropping out during shipment. This protecting sleeve is held friction tight on the shaft and can be removed if it be desired to inspect the jewel.

Fig. 2,549.—Register dial of Sangamo single phase induction watt hour meter (full size). The dial circles read 10, 100, 1,000, and 10,000 kilowatt hours from right to left.

Fig. 2,550.—Canadian dial of Sangamo single phase induction watt hour meter. It has a small test circle indicating one kilowatt hour per revolution in all sizes where the first regular circle indicates 10. This is provided to conform with the requirements of the Canadian government and it is intended that the hand on the test circle shall make not less than ½ revolution in one hour with full load on a meter. In the case of a 10 ampere meter, it will make one complete revolution in one hour and for a 20 ampere, two revolutions, and so on. The train or indicating mechanism is carried on a rigidly formed and swaged brass bracket accurately located by two dowel pins set in the top face of the main grid, and is held to the grid with two screws easily accessible when it is desired to remove the train for any purpose. All indicating trains used on type "H" meters are marked with symbols on the back of the train and on the compound attachment to indicate the gear ratio of each combination; this ratio being different for meters of different capacities in order to obtain a direct reading in kilowatt hours on the dial.

Fig. 2,551.—Base and shunt coil of Sangamo single phase induction watt hour meter. Since the shunt or pressure coil sometimes breaks down or burns out, due to abnormal line conditions or accident, provision is made for easy replacement. The shunt magnet with its coil is held to the base by two dowel pins and four screws, enabling it to be removed as a unit as shown. A new core and coil may then be substituted without the necessity of removing and replacing laminations. The shunt coil in 25 cycle meters is wider and contains more steel than the 60 and 133 cycle coils, the winding also being correspondingly increased. The return plate and series coil laminations are also changed in proportion to correspond to the increased width of the shunt magnet. The laminations forming the core are laced into the shunt coil, and subjected to enormous hydraulic pressure, the rivets being set at the same time, to form a compact unit and eliminate humming. The laminated core of the shunt element has but a single air gap in which these discs rotate.

Figs. 2,552 and 2,553.—Arrangement of magnetic circuit of Sangamo single phase induction meter. Fig. 2,552, front view; fig. 2,553, rear and side view. As shown, the gap of the shunt held in which the disc rotates, projects in between the poles of the series magnet, the return plate bending around so as to clear the upper leg of the shunt magnet. This gives the desired proximity of shunt and series fields with a maximum radius of action for both sets of field. In all capacities up to and including 60 amperes, 2 wire and 3 wire, round wire and taped series coils are used, and in capacities of 80 and 100 amperes, strap windings. Meters exceeding 100 ampere capacity have five ampere coils and are operated from external current transformers having 5 ampere secondaries. The series windings or coils are mounted on a laminated iron U shaped magnet having a laminated return path above the disc of the meter, thus forming air gaps in which the disc rotates. The series coils in all capacities not having strap windings are held firmly in position on the yoke so that they cannot slip up from the lowest position. This is accomplished by means of a pair of spring brass clips slipped through the coils on the rear face of the yoke, the clips being held by the two screws which fasten the series magnet to the main grid. As an additional precaution, spring steel lock washers are put beneath the heads of the holding screws, thus eliminating any chance of the series magnet loosening and changing position.

Figs. 2,554 and 2,555. Connections of Sangamo single phase induction meter. Fig. 2,554, 2 wire meter, 5-100 ampere capacity; fig. 2,555, 3 wire meter, 5-100 ampere capacity.

Figs. 2,556 and 2,557. Connections of Sangamo single phase induction meter. Fig. 2,556, 2 wire meter exceeding 100 amperes; fig. 2,557, 3 wire meter exceeding 100 amperes.

Fig. 2,558.—Faraday disc, or mercury motor ampere hour meter; view showing electric and magnetic circuits.

Fig. 2,559.—Diagram showing relative direction of current, magnetic flux, and motion of disc in Faraday disc, or mercury motor ampere hour meter.

Fig. 2,560.—Sectional view of Faraday disc or mercury motor ampere hour meter as made by Sangamo Electric Co. The illustration does not show the magnets and indicating mechanism.

Fig. 2,561.—Circuit diagram of simple shunt Sangamo ampere hour meter. It is rated at 10 amperes, larger currents being measured by using shunts. In operation, the main or line current to be measured passes through the shunt, while a part proportional to the drop across the shunt, is shunted through the meter and measured. The only effect of reversing the current will be to reverse the direction of rotation of the meter. In battery installations it is never possible to take the same number of ampere hours from a battery as are put into it, hence, if the simple shunt ampere hour meter be used for repeated and successive charges and discharges, it will be necessary to reset the pointer to zero each time the battery is fully charged. When the shunt meter is equipped with a charge stopping device, the pointer is reset while charging, to allow for a predetermined overcharge.

Fig. 2,562.—Circuit diagram of Sangamo differential shunt type ampere hour meter for use in battery charging. Since a battery absorbs more energy on charge than it will give out on discharge, at its working voltage, it is usually given a certain amount of overcharge. This makes desirable a meter that automatically allows for the proper amount of overcharge. Such a meter indicates at all times the amount of electricity available for useful work without resetting the pointer every time the battery is charged. In other words, the battery and the meter would keep in step for considerable periods of time without readjustment. The Sangamo differential shunt meter is designed to meet these requirements, and it consists essentially of a Sangamo meter with two shunts connected as shown. The relative value of shunt resistance is adjustable by means of slider G, so that the meter can be made to run slow on charge or fast on discharge, whichever may be desired. The usual method is to allow the meter to register less than the true amount on charge and the exact amount on discharge, the difference representing the loss in the battery, or the overcharge. If the meter be provided with a charge stopping device, the battery can be given an amount of overcharge predetermined by the setting of the slider G. Therefore the amount of overcharge can be fixed in advance by a skilled man and the actual charging done by any unskilled person, since all there is to do is to make the connection.

Figs. 2,563 and 2,564.—Frahm resonance type frequency meter. Fig, 2,563, portable meter; fig. 2,564, switchboard meter. The readings are correct in either the vertical or horizontal position. The energy consumption at 100 volts is about 1 to 2 volt amperes, and is approximately proportional for other pressures. The regular portable meters are arranged for pressures of from 50 to 300 volts, and for this purpose they are fitted with terminals for 65, 100, 130, 180, and 250 volts. In order to obtain full amplitude at intermediate pressures, a milled headed screw is provided for adjusting the base piece mechanically, and thereby permitting of regulating the pressure range within ±20 per cent; this insures indications of maximum clearness. Should it be desired to extend the standard pressure range of 50 to 300 volts, up to 600 volts, two further terminals for 350 and 500 volts are necessary, so that these instruments are provided with eight fixed terminals in addition to the mechanical regulating device. Instruments which are intended for connecting to one specific supply or to the secondary of a pressure transformer, require only a single pressure range, say 100 volts, with the aforementioned regulating device. The frequency range is from 7.5 to 600 cycles per second. In order to obtain easily readable indications, one reed is provided for every quarter period for frequencies below 30, for every half period for frequencies between 30 and 80, and for every whole period for frequencies between 80 and 140. The use of a smaller number of reed, that is to say, of larger intervals between the periods of vibration of adjoining reeds, is only recommended for circuits having very variable frequencies, as otherwise no reed might respond to the vibrations caused by intermediate frequencies. The arrangement of the separate reeds on a common base piece, permits supplying any combination of interval that may be required. It is often desirable to secure two ranges with one set of reed. To do this a second electromagnet is supplied. It is polarized, and operates on the same base plate. In the case of alternating current when the unpolarized magnet is used the reeds receive two impulses during each cycle, while with the polarized magnet they receive but one impulse per cycle. A commutator is provided to easily make the change from one range to the other. If there be two sets of reed, the one commutator may be connected to change both. This device is only applicable when alternating current is measured. Instruments with unpolarized magnets are made with frequencies of 15 to 300 cycles per second.

Figs. 2,565 and 2,566.—Side and end views of Frahm resonance type frequency meter reeds. Owing to the principle employed in the meter it is evident that the indications are independent of the voltage, change of wave form, and external magnetic fields.

Fig. 2,567.—Westinghouse induction type frequency meter. The normal frequency is usually at the top of the scale to facilitate reading. The damping disc moves in a magnetic field, thus damping by the method of eddy currents. The standard meters are designed for circuits of 100 volts nominal and can be used for voltages up to 125 volts. For higher voltages, transformers with nominal 100 volt secondary should be used.

Fig. 2,568.—Langsdorf and Begole frequency meter. The operation of this meter is based on the fact that if an alternating pressure of E Volts be impressed on a condenser of capacity C, in farads, the current in amperes will be equal to 2π ~ EC, provided the pressure be constant. In construction, the scale is mounted on the same axis as the pressure coil, across the mains so as to render the instrument independent of variation of voltage. For a discussion of this meter, see Electrical Review, vol. LVIII, page 114.

Fig. 2,569.—General Electric horizontal edgewise, induction type frequency indicator. It is provided with an external inductance and resistance placed in a ventilated cage for mounting on the back of the switchboard. Means are provided for adjusting the instrument for the characteristics of the circuit on which it is installed. Standard instruments are wound for 100 to 125 volt circuits only, but can be wound for circuits up to and including 650 volts. Instruments for use on circuits in excess of 650 volts are always provided with pressure transformers. The normal operating point is marked at approximately the center of the scale, thus giving the advantage of very open divisions. The standard frequencies are 25, 40, 60,125 and 133.

Fig. 2,570.—Westinghouse rotary type of synchroscope or synchronism indicator. The indication is by means of a pointer which assumes at every instant a position corresponding to the phase angle between the pressures of the busbars and the incoming machine, and therefore rotates when the incoming machine is not in synchronism. The direction of rotation indicates whether the machine be fast or slow, and the speed of rotation depends on the difference in frequency. The pointer is continuously visible, during both the dark and light periods of the synchronizing lamps.

Fig. 2,571.—General Electric synchronism indicator. The synchronism indicator is a motor whose field is supplied with single phase current from one of the machines to be synchronized, and its armature from the other. The armature carries two inductance coils placed at a large angle, one supplied through a resistance, the other through an inductance. This arrangement generates a rotating field in the armature, while the stationary field is alternating. The armature tends to assume a position where the two fields coincide when the alternating field passes through its maximum; hence, the armature and pointer move forward or backward at a rate corresponding to the difference of frequency, and the position when stationary depends on the phase relation. When the machines are running at the same frequency and in phase the pointer is stationary at the marked point. In construction, it is like a small, two phase, bipolar synchronous motor, the field being supplied with alternating instead of direct current. The armature is mounted in ball bearings in order to make it sufficiently sensitive and smooth in operating. The armature coils are not exactly 90 degrees apart, since it is not possible to get the current in the two coils exactly in quadrature without introducing condensers on other complicated construction. Standard ratings are for 110 and 220 volt circuits. Synchronism indicators should be ordered for the frequency of the circuit on which they are to be operated, although the instruments may be used on circuits varying 10 per cent to 15 per cent from the normal. The words "Fast" and "Slow" on the dial indicate that the frequency on binding posts E and F is respectively higher or lower than that on A and B; or, in other words, clockwise rotation of the pointer means that the incoming machine is running at too high speed, counter clockwise rotation indicating too low speed.

Fig. 2,572.—General Electric external resistance and inductance for 110 volt synchronism indicator. Both the resistance and inductance are intended to be placed behind the switchboard.

Figs. 2,573 to 2,576.—Connections of General Electric synchronism indicator. Fig. 2,573, connections with grounded secondaries on pressure transformers; fig. 2,574, connections with ungrounded secondaries on pressure transformers; fig. 2,575, connections for 200 to 240 volt circuits, with six point receptacles; fig. 2,576, connections for checking location of needle. The various letters referred to in the diagrams will be found marked on the ends of the instrument studs and back of reactance coil box. It is important that the instrument be connected in circuit in the proper manner so that the needle will come to the mark on the upper part of the scale when synchronism is obtained. In case the pointer become moved or a change in its position be necessary, it is advisable to make a check on the indication before relocating the needle. This test can be made as follows: Connect together (fig. 2,573) studs marked B and E and connect stud A to terminal F on the external reactance box. When these connections are made, the instrument can be connected to a single phase circuit of normal voltage and if the instrument be correct, the pointer will stand vertically at the point of synchronism. If it do not, the needle can be moved and should be fastened in the correct position. The synchronizing lamps when connected as illustrated in the diagrams, show dark when synchronism is reached. This is the only connection possible when grounded secondaries are used, as in fig. 2,573, and for the high voltage indicators when used as in fig. 2,575, but with ungrounded secondaries (fig. 2,574) the lamps may be connected as indicated, when they will show bright at the moment of synchronism. The connections to the synchronism indicator remain the same as before.

Fig. 2577.—General Electric synchronizing receptacle and plug for use with synchronism indicator.

Fig. 2,578.—Westinghouse rotating field type power factor meter. The rotating field is produced by the currents of the metered circuits in angularly placed coils, one for each phase of the system, in the case of polyphase meters. In the three phase meter the rotating field is produced by three coils spaced 60° apart; in the two phase meter by two coils spaced 90°; in the single phase meter the positions of voltage and current coils are interchanged and the rotating field is produced by means of a split phase winding, connected to the voltage circuit. There are no movable coils or flexible connections. Single phase meters indicate the power factor of a single phase circuit, or of one branch of any polyphase circuit. Special calibration is necessary in order to use a single phase instrument on a three phase circuit unless the voltage coil be connected from one line to the neutral. Polyphase meters indicate the average angle between the currents and voltages and are superior for polyphase service to meters having only one current coil.

Fig. 2,579.—Single phase power factor meter of the rotating field or disc type.

Fig. 2,580.—Westinghouse single phase electrostatic ground detector.

Fig. 2,581.—Westinghouse three phase electrostatic ground detector.

Fig. 2,582.—Wallis-Jones automatic earth leakage cut out. It is an instrument which so protects a direct current circuit that the circuit is broken whenever a leak occurs from either main to earth, and so that the circuit cannot be permanently re-established until the leak has been removed. The instrument and its connections may be explained by the aid of the accompanying diagram, in which T₁ and T₂ represent the points of connection from the mains, and T₃ and T₄, the points of connection to the circuit to be protected. So S₂, and S₃ will preferably be ordinary tumbler switches, but they are diagrammatically represented as plain bar switches, their fixed contacts being diagrammatically represented by dotted circles. When the three switches S₁, S₂, and S₃ are closed, the current passes from T₁ to T₃ through the small resistance R₁, through circuit L to T₄, and back through the resistance R₂ to T₂. In shunt with R₁ and R₂, are the two moving coils C and C₂, working in the magnetic field of the magnets NS, NS, and rigidly fixed on one spindle, which is broken electrically by an ebonite block E. The points of connection to the shunts are adjusted so that when the same current passes out through one and back through the other, the effect on the two coils is equal and opposite, and there is thus no movement. Should, however, any minute portion of the current through R₁ leak to earth instead of returning via R₂, the balance is disturbed, C becomes stronger than C₂, the system is deflected, and a contact is made by the arm A at B, no matter in which direction the coils deflect. The system is similarly deflected for a leak on the other lead. In the diagram these contacts are shown at right angles to their normal plane. As soon as the contact is made, the electromagnet M is energized, the arm of S₁ is released and the spring at once pulls it off its contact, at the same time breaking S₂. The positions of the blades when the switches are open are shown dotted. The only means the user has of closing the circuit is by putting on S₃ by the handle H, which is outside the locked box. The first effect of putting on S₃ is to break its circuit; it then by means of the slotted bar P begins to pull on S₂ and S₁, which can thus be closed again, and held closed by the trigger as before. The circuit, is, however, still broken till S₂ is pushed back. Then if the leak be still on, the slot in P allows S₁ and S₂ to open at once as before. It is therefore impossible to keep the circuit closed while the leak exists. The working condition of the instrument can be tested at any time by switching a lamp on in the circuit and depressing one of the keys K₁, K₂. This short circuits R₁ or R₂, throws the coils out of balance, and the switch opens. The contact arm is closed in an inner dust tight case, and it will be noted that it makes contact only; the break occurs at the switches, thus avoiding any sparking. Since the two coils work in the two gaps of one and the same field, changes in the strength of the magnets have no effect, the apparatus is enclosed in a locked metallic box, and the only part to which the user has access is the handle H, and, if desired, the testing keys K₁ K₂.]