Publisher's Synopsis
Investigation Of Some Trouble In The Generating System Of The Commonwealth Edison Company, Chicago, 1919 (1920) is a technical report written by Charles Proteus Steinmetz. The book is a detailed analysis of the issues faced by the Commonwealth Edison Company's generating system in Chicago in the year 1919. Steinmetz, who was a renowned electrical engineer and mathematician, was called upon to investigate the problems that were causing the system to malfunction. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the generating system, including its design, construction, and operation. Steinmetz examines the various components of the system, such as the generators, transformers, and transmission lines, and identifies the specific issues that were causing the system to fail. He also provides detailed explanations of the technical concepts involved, making the book accessible to both engineers and laypeople.Throughout the book, Steinmetz offers practical solutions to the problems he identified, providing recommendations for how the system could be improved to prevent future failures. He also discusses the broader implications of the issues faced by the Commonwealth Edison Company, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring of electrical systems.Overall, Investigation Of Some Trouble In The Generating System Of The Commonwealth Edison Company, Chicago, 1919 (1920) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of electrical engineering or the development of modern power systems. Steinmetz's expertise and attention to detail make this book a must-read for engineers, technicians, and anyone else involved in the design and operation of electrical systems.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.
