Isbn: 9780243959518 - l'électricien: revue internationale de l'électricité et de ses applications; tomes l et li, janvier-décembre 1920 (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the partial electrification of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad in 1916, a pivotal development in the history of railroad electrification. Before this, electrification had been limited to specific scenarios like tunnels or urban areas due to smoke and noise concerns. However, this project demonstrated the economic viability of electrifying long-distance lines. The author delves into the technical details of the project, including the use of high-voltage direct current and the challenges of maintaining power over long distances. The book also examines the broader context of the electrification movement and its implications for the future of rail transportation, offering valuable insights into the evolution of electrical engineering and its impact on modern society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…