Literary notes about Shunt (AI summary)
The term "shunt" is used in literature both in technical and figurative settings. In technical writings, it commonly describes a method of diverting electrical current—often by connecting components in parallel—to regulate system functions, as seen in discussions of dynamos, motors, and control circuits [1][2][3][4]. In contrast, the word is also employed metaphorically to indicate the act of redirecting or dismissing something from its original course, such as when a subject is sidestepped or a person is urged to change direction [5][6][7].
- When once running the armature will produce a reverse voltage and the shunt coil will be supplied with nearly the full terminal voltage.
— from Hawkins Electrical Guide v. 02 (of 10) Questions, Answers, & Illustrations, A progressive course of study for engineers, electricians, students and those desiring to acquire a working knowledge of electricity and its applications by N. (Nehemiah) Hawkins - The voltage of a shunt dynamo begins to fall after half-load is reached; and at full load, it has fallen possibly 20 per cent.
— from Electricity for the farm Light, heat and power by inexpensive methods from the water wheel or farm engine by Frederick Irving Anderson - Motors, as well as dynamos, are either shunt-wound or series-wound.
— from The Library of Work and Play: Electricity and Its Everyday Uses by John F. (John Francis) Woodhull - In a short shunt machine, the shunt winding is subjected to a higher voltage than with a long shunt.
— from Hawkins Electrical Guide v. 01 (of 10) Questions, Answers, & Illustrations, A progressive course of study for engineers, electricians, students and those desiring to acquire a working knowledge of electricity and its applications by N. (Nehemiah) Hawkins - "Dere am one thing Massa Hawkins does to me what I can't shunt from my mind.
— from Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume XVI, Texas Narratives, Part 4 by United States. Work Projects Administration - After that, I'll make it my business to shunt pa into some climate better suited for his particular complaint.
— from The House 'Round the Corner by Louis Tracy - "Never mind on what track—we must shunt him," said Ursula with decision.
— from Meg's Friend: A Story for Girls by Alice Corkran
