Journal of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, Including Original Communications on Telegraphy and Electrical Science, 1894, Vol. 23 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

F. H. Webb

9780266570318: Journal of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, Including Original Communications on Telegraphy and Electrical Science, 1894, Vol. 23 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266570313 ISBN 13: 9780266570318

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Lowering the cost of electricity through smarter design and smarter choices.

This nonfiction account surveys a landmark discussion on how to cut the price consumers pay for electric lighting. It examines debates on capital costs, plant output, and the role of engines, boilers, and dynamos in delivering affordable power.

In this book, experienced engineers debate methods to boost efficiency and reduce expenses. The conversation touches on boiler technology, direct coupling of engines to dynamos, and the shift from rope driving to direct drive. It also covers intelligence about engine losses, testing methods, and how real-world distribution figures can affect overall efficiency.

Learn how capital cost per unit influences daily electricity prices
See the compare-and-contrast of boiler types and engine designs
Understand the practical limits of early alternating-current versus direct-current plants
Grasp why measurements and testing matter for real-world efficiency

Ideal for readers of engineering history and the evolution of electric power systems, this edition provides a clear window into how 19th‑century specialists reasoned about cost and performance.

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