THE SCHERBIUS CONTROL SET FOR THE CERN MOTOR-GENERATOR

The motor-generator that supplies the power for the CERN proton synchrotron magnet is in principle a synchronous alternator driven by an induction motor. The induction motor is controlled by a Scherbius set having practically no losses, the object being to keep the load on the supply network constant. The function of the Scherbius set and the associated electronic control system which, in this form, represents a completely new venture are described.