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3 Stray current and stray current–induced corrosion have been causes of concern among transit agencies, electrolysis committees, utility owners, providers, and electric railway carriers not only in the United States but also throughout the globe. With initial principles and mitigation methods dating back to the early 1900s, the first preliminary report on stray current corrosion and mitigation in the United States was prepared in 1916.
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4 Stray Current Control of Direct Current-Powered Rail Transit Systems: A Guidebook • Analysis of stray current corrosion and damage to neighboring utilities from the operation of multiple national and international agencies. • Review and participation in national and international transit agency maintenance and testing programs.
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Introduction 5 1.2 Clarification of Terms The following list presents and defines some terms used throughout the guidebook to avoid confusion in later discussions throughout the chapters. Anode.
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6 Stray Current Control of Direct Current-Powered Rail Transit Systems: A Guidebook Fault condition. Non-intended condition caused by short-circuit.
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Introduction 7 Traction power. Propulsion power for rail transit vehicles.
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