Fundamentals of Power Generation
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What is a magnetic field? A magnetic field is a field that surrounds a magnet or an electric current in which a magnetic force can be felt.
What is a tesla? A tesla is a unit off magnetic flux or magnetic induction that is equal to one weber per square meter. This unit is named after an American electrical engineer born in
What is a magnetic flux? A magnetic flux is the total amount of magnetic lines of force in a magnetic field. Measured in webers (joules per ampere).
What is centripetal force? Centripetal force is a force that tends to pull an object inward toward the center around which they are turning.
What is acid rain? Acid rain is a term used to describe precipitation such as rain, snow, sleet, etc, that has been polluted by emissions released into the atmosphere containing sulfuric and nitric acids. Rain is considered to be acidic if a pH of 5.6 or less is achieved. Acid rain will cause ecological damage by polluting lakes or rivers where fish cannot survive or plant growth can be stunted.
What is an electron volt? An electron volt is a unit of electrical energy that is equal to the energy attained by an electron going through a potential difference of one volt; this is equal to 160.206 x 10--21 joules.
What is dynamo-electric? Dynamo-electric means having to do with conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy, or vise versa.
What is the BTU rating for different fuels?
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Ever wonder where electricity comes from? How a flourescent bulb works? Or possibly, just curious how a power plant operates in order to provide millions of people power continuously. This book will do just that, designed to make it easier to understand how things work, at least for power generation.
About the Author
Electicity has always fascinated me and had become a dream of mine to work for the local utility company. After 13 years with the company as a power plant operator I decide to work on my AAS in Power Plant Technology from Bismarck State College. I graduated in 2001 and was offered a job at Bismarck State College in 2002 where I teach Electrical Power Technology. I am an energy advocate and try to promote those issues that makes electricity better and safer for our environment.