Benjamin Garver Lamme: Electrical Engineer, an Autobiography - Softcover

Benjamin Garver Lamme : Electrical Engineer, an Autobiography

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Benjamin Garver Lamme: Electrical Engineer, an Autobiography' offers an intimate and detailed look into the life and career of one of the most significant figures in the history of electrical power development. As the Chief Engineer of the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company, Benjamin Garver Lamme was at the forefront of the technological revolution that electrified the world. This memoir chronicles his journey from a farm in Ohio to becoming a master of machine design, detailing his pivotal role in the development of the great generators at Niagara Falls and his prolific work with alternating current (AC) systems.The narrative provides a firsthand account of the rapid industrial expansion of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Lamme shares his technical insights, his philosophy on engineering education, and his experiences working alongside other pioneers of the era. This autobiography is not merely a personal history but a foundational document in the history of technology, illustrating the creative processes and rigorous problem-solving that defined early electrical engineering. It serves as an essential resource for those interested in the evolution of power systems, industrial history, and the professional life of a man whose innovations continue to influence modern electrical infrastructure.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Artikel-Nr. 9781025301310

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