Historical development in Great Britain; beginnings of power station industry; Grosvenor Gallery and Deptford Stations; power station of Great Western Railway Co at Padington; high tension d-c current systems; early London supply companies; early municipal stations; gas engines as prime movers in power stations; reciprocating engines in central stations; introduction of steam turbine; legislation affecting electric industry.


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    Title :

    Early days of power station industry


    Additional title:

    Early Days Power Station Industry



    Publication date :

    1939


    Size :

    217 pages


    Remarks:

    Illustrations, Diagrams, Charts


    Type of media :

    Book


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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