Re-Design Of The Transmission System Of The Edison Electric Company Of Southern California (1908)

by Frank Kellogg Brainard

Book Overview

""Re-Design Of The Transmission System Of The Edison Electric Company Of Southern California"" is a technical book written by Frank Kellogg Brainard in 1908. The book provides a detailed description of the redesign of the transmission system of the Edison Electric Company of Southern California. Brainard, who was an electrical engineer and a consultant for the company, discusses the challenges faced by the company's transmission system and the solutions he proposed to improve it.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the transmission system. Brainard starts by providing an overview of the existing system and its limitations. He then discusses the various components of the system, including the generators, transformers, and transmission lines, and proposes improvements for each of them. The book also covers the design and construction of new substations and the installation of new equipment.Throughout the book, Brainard provides detailed technical drawings and diagrams to illustrate his proposals. He also includes tables and charts to support his analysis of the system's performance. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both engineers and non-engineers interested in the history of electrical engineering.Overall, ""Re-Design Of The Transmission System Of The Edison Electric Company Of Southern California"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of electrical engineering or the development of the transmission system in Southern California. It provides a fascinating insight into the challenges faced by early electrical engineers and the innovative solutions they developed to overcome them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437022413
• ISBN13: 9781437022414
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"