R. H. Parsons
Cambridge University Press
e druk, 2015
9781107475045
The Early Days of the Power Station Industry
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Paperback, 270 blz.
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Engels
Cambridge University Press |
e druk, 2015
ISBN13: 9781107475045
Rubricering
Levertijd ongeveer 8 werkdagen
Samenvatting
First published in 1940, this book describes how the power industry originated and describes the various types of machinery and equipment used in power stations up to the end of the nineteenth century, by which point the steam turbine and three-phase turbo alternator became more commonly employed. The text is also accompanied by engravings and photographs of Victorian power stations and equipment. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of public electricity supply.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9781107475045
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Paperback
Aantal pagina's:270
Uitgever:Cambridge University Press
Inhoudsopgave
Preface; 1. The beginnings of the power station industry; 2. The Grosvenor Gallery and Deptford stations; 3. The power station of the Great Western Railway Co. at Paddington; 4. High-tension direct-current systems; 5. Some of the early London supply companies; 6. Some early municipal power stations; 7. The battle of the systems; 8. Gas engines as prime movers in power stations; 9. Reciprocating engines in central stations; 10. The introduction of the steam turbine; 11. Legislation affecting the electrical industry; Appendix I. The heat consumption of power stations; Appendix II. The effect of load factor and output on efficiency; Index.