A booster was a motor-generator set used for voltage regulation in direct current electrical power circuits. Boosters were made in various configurations to suit different applications, but the development of alternating current and solid-state devices has rendered the device obsolete.
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MaturityTRL 9: Actual System Proven in Operational Environment 1 Technology TypeMotor-generator set for voltage regulation 1 Sources
1. Wikipedia: Booster (electric power)
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The motor ran at the depleted mains voltage of 100 V and the generator added another 10 V to restore the voltage to 110 V.
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The development of alternating current and solid-state devices has rendered it obsolete.
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A booster was a motor-generator (MG) set used for voltage regulation in direct current (DC) electrical power circuits.
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