UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THE PLANT THAT MAKES THE JUICF
It Is the Saw Toothed Building at the Western Edge of the Campus
CONTAINS MUCH APPARATUS
Actions of Motor and Generator May be Reversed—Maximum Direct Current is 500 Amperes
The electric power plant of the University is located in the sawtoothed building at the western side of the campus.
The plant contains a direct current generator, a Ball engine, a turbo alternator, a motor-generator set, a supply pump, a fire-pump, a condenser and a switchboard, besides a great deal of auxiliary apparatus.
THE DIRECT CURRERT GENERATOR
THE DIRECT CURRENT GENERATOR
The direct-current generator is connected to a cross-compound Ball engine of 225 horse power and operates at a speed of 225 revolutions per minute with a voltage of 110 or 220. The maximum current is 500 amperes
THE TURBO-ALTERNATOR
THE TURBO-ALTERNATOR
The alternating current generator has a capacity of 100 kilowatts and delivers a current of 25 amperes at a pressure of 2300 volts. The turbine is rated at 100 kilowatts for a steam pressure of 150 pounds per square inch.
THE MOTOR-GENERATOR SET
In the motor-generator set a 240-volt direct-current motor drives a 2300-volt alternator. The motor requires 312 amperes at full load and is electrically connected to a direct-current generator. The alternator has a capacity of 75 kilowatts at 60 RPM. The motor can operate with 3 kilowatts with a voltage of 125. The normal speed of the set is 900 revolutions per minute.
The actions of the motor and generator may be reversed, causing the motor to run backward.
operate as a *generator* with the generator as a motor. Thus with either primary operating, both alternating and direct-currents may be supplied to the lines. The con-convenience of this is evidenced by the fact that the direct-current load is a maximum during the day and minimum at night.
ATERNATING CURRENTS
For the alternating current the conditions are just reversed, its day
load being a minimum and right load a maximum. During the day the direct-current generator is used, the alternating current being furnished by the motor-generator set, the direct current end acting as a motor.
OPERATING AT NIGHT
At night the turbo-alternator is operated, the motor generator set furnishing what direct current is needed. In this case the alternating-current acts as a motor. Occasionally, on extremely dark days, it is necessary to operate both units in parallel.
TEST EMPORIA DYNAMOS
Students Study Electric Plant a Emporia as Regular Thesis Work
B. R. Mock, C. V. Waddington, and Prof. C. A. Johnson returned from Emporia last week where they have been testing the dynamos, for efficiency of the Emporia Light and Railway company.
The test of these dynamos is the regular thesis work of B. R. Mock and C. V. Waddington, who will be graduated from the electrical deeling department of the School of Engineering this year. The test was assisted by W. D. Thompson, a junior.
The results of these tests will be made as soon as the men finish gathering data which will be finished and shipped to the electrical plant of Emporia.
REDMANITE PROVES VERSATILE PRODUCT
Substance Invented by Industrial Has Many Uses in Electric Apparatus
This may be used in any place where porcelain is used and has the advantage of being cheaper and not so likely to be broken as the earthenware.
One of the materials which will tend to have its share in the revolution of the world of electricity is the versatile substance discovered, or rather invented, by the industrial fellows here and called "Redmanite."
We have been doing most of the wiring of old houses for the Lawrence Railway and Light Company that has been secured on their special offer, and every one we have wired for is a "Booster." You'll be surprised to know what a swell line of Electric Fixtures we carry in stock; and at all times, we welcome inspection. Come in, and look 'em over.
Yes-on SUNDAY for parties wishing an hour's ride or an outing up the river. For launch parties during the week call either phone 463. Fare to Cameron's Bluffs 25 cents.
GRAEBER BROS.
It can be used for bulb socket and as elecats for attaching electric light
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Those roomers will soon be gone for the summer and then is the time to install a good light. You know what we mean. Let it sink in.
Probably the greatest utilization that can be made of it in this line is in impregnating the coils of generators, motors, transformers, induction coils, etc. It is far cheaper than the method used at present for this purpose as it will allow the wiring to lie snugger and closer to the armature. The silk insulation of the coils is impregnated with Redmanite and then it is not necessary to varnish or shellac them as is done at the present time.
But Now Our Time is Here. "and we're glad of it"
YOU have withstood our advertising—our offers our efforts and qualities, knowing you could not accept, because you were afraid wiring your house would disturb your roomers.
Lawrence Railway & Light Co.
The Best Tenants Demand Electric Light
INDIVIDUAL MOTORS
GIVE MORE EFFICIENCY
Better Results Justify Additional First Cost of the Installation
One of the new developments brought to factories and industrial plants by the use of electricity for power is the practice of fitting up machines with individual motors, thus saving in the cost of power and avoiding the inconvenience and unsightly appearance of long lines of shafting and belts.
When the press of the department of journalism was installed in the basement of the Medic building -ast January, every machine in the plant was fitted up with its individual motor. The result has been greater efficiency, greater convenience, and more satisfactory work. Another place where journalists were installed was in the new day's medicatory, and the result has fully justified its additional first cost of installation in the opinion of Professor Haworth.
Line-shafting eats up power, obstructs light, and is more or less dirty. Machinery in this manner must be placed with reference to the shaft, a sacrifice of efficiency. The laboratories at the University are demonstrating the superiority of individual motor equipment.
Entertain in Marvin Grove
The Delta Psi, local sorority, are entertaining this evening with a picnic in Marvin Grove in honor of Mrs. G. W. Anderson and Mrs. Ida Fuller Pierce of Kansas City, who are the guests of Miss Beula Addison, a sophomore in the college.
Landing at foot of Tenn. St.
FEIN'S MOTOR BOAT Will be at Your Service at any hour on SUNDAYS
Another great use it can be put to is in place of hard rubber in electrical apparatus such as is used in the department of physics. The sulphur in hard rubber has a tendency to be oxidized into sulphuric acid. This forms a thin layer over the outside of the rubber which becomes acid and allows some of the current to escape Redmanite is not attacked in any way and will not form any substance by standing in the sun or otherwise which is a conductor of electricity.
FIRST BAND CONCERT DREW LARGE CROWD
Despite Cool Weather, Many Students Climbed the"Hill" Friday Night
Although Friday evening was a trifle chilly out of doors, a large crowd listened to the first of the weekly concerts to be given by the University band, on the museum steps. The band rendered the program in a pleasing manner and added a few more pieces for a good measure.
The library steps were crowded, while the lawn north of it was dotted with those who had no fear of catching cold. No one had trouble hearing the museum doorway made an excellent amply to amplify the sounds of the music.
It was the intention of Mr. McCanles to give a concert each Friday night during the month of May. Bad weather prevented the first which was postponed until last Friday. A farewell concert will be given on the steps next Friday. The program will be announced in the Daily Kansan as soon as it is prepared by Mr. McCanles.
Sachem Meeting Tonight There will be an important meeting of the Sachems at the Sigma Nu house this evening at nine o'clock.
Margaret Smith and Katherine Hutchings of Kansas City visited over the week-end at the Kappa house.
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Electric Chafing Dishes
Are just dandy, girls, and not expensive, either. Only cost $7.50
and then five cents an hour to operate. Why don't you get one?
Lawrence Railway & Light Co.
Better Than Ice
Ice affords but temporary relief when suffering from heat—a cooling breeze is more effective.
Iced food or drink drives the heat of the body to the surface, making the skin feel hot and disagreeable; a breeze reduces the temperature of the skin by process of evaporation, thus keeping the whole body cool and comfortable. The
G-E 8-in. Oscillating Fan
provides the ideal breeze for homes and offices—the swinging breeze that circulates the air in all parts of the room, so that all the occupants enjoy the benefits of its cooling influence.
Let us install one in your home or office. Its breeze will keep you cool all summer for less than a-cent-an-hour.
LAWRENCERAILWAY & LIGHT CO.
"At Home in Every Home"
IS ELECTRICITY
Our Work in Every Home is Efficient. We try to have it "Hundred Point" work When may we do some for you?
H. F. BENNETT 1011 Mass. St.
A Handy Electric Stove for Students
Do you want some hot water real quick?
One of these will heat it, and heat it quick.
Guaranteed against burnout for three years and only
$5.00
How Can You Pass it Up?
Lawrence Railway and Light Co.
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