Description: This book delves into the evolution of electrical switchboards, tracing their journey from crude, early forms to essential components of modern electrical systems. Beginning with the simple need to control current flow in early electric lighting systems, the author describes how the switchboard gradually emerged as a vital tool for managing and regulating electrical power. The book explores the development of various components, including circuit breakers, safety fuses, and field regulators, alongside the introduction of instruments like voltmeters and ammeters for monitoring electrical parameters. The author details the complex technical advancements of these components and how their integration within switchboards facilitated the efficient distribution of electrical power in various settings, from single-generator systems to large-scale installations. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the historical context of electrical engineering and highlights the ingenuity required to overcome technical challenges in the early days of electricity. It underscores the importance of careful design and proper installation in ensuring the safe and reliable operation of electrical systems, offering valuable insights for anyone interested in understanding the foundational principles of power generation and distribution. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Book Title: Switchboards : For Power, Light and Railway Service, Direct and Alternating Current, High and Low Tension (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 214 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2015
Topic: General, Electronics / General
Item Height: 0.5 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Technology & Engineering, History
Item Weight: 10.3 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Wm Baxter
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback