alternating current machines 11
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Designed and built in South Australia
120kW Altnr. On test, Dorman 6Q diesel & Mcfarlane altnr.
Oil pump on timer and heater to keep engine warm for quick start. Up to full load in about 4 seconds.
V12 Paxman diesel 1000kVA for MLC
(In the rain.)
16RK Ruston and Brush 6.6kV altnr (went to FIJI ??) EXCITER
2 x 70kVA (went back later, right engine had broken flywheel bolts by being //ed 180 degrees out of phase) Oaky Ck.
12QT Dorman in Darwin
McAthur River NT very hot nearly 45degrees
Each band is about 200mm apart