The Early Days of the Power Station Industry (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781107475045)

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.

Author: R. H. Parsons
ISBN-10: 110747504X
ISBN-13: 9781107475045
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 01/29/2015
Pages: 270
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.96lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.57d