Alternating Current Machinery, Part I, Vol. 1: Instruction Paper (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Esty

9780484093453: Alternating Current Machinery, Part I, Vol. 1: Instruction Paper (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484093452 ISBN 13: 9780484093453

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Understand how alternating current shapes modern power systems and industry, with clear, practical explanations you can apply.

This instructional text traces how power is generated, transmitted, and used. It explains why electricity often moves at high voltages over long distances and how central stations save fuel and reduce costs. The book also covers the key ideas behind voltage, current, and the way reactance and resistance affect performance in machines and networks.

Learn the basic parts of an electric power system: generation, transmission, and distribution.
See how high voltage reduces losses and why transmission lines are designed for reliability and control.
Explore concepts like power factor, inductance, and the distinction between direct and alternating currents.
Discover how real-world lines balance efficiency, economics, and practical limitations.

Ideal for readers who are studying electrical engineering, power-system concepts, or the history and operation of modern electricity networks.

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