PROMISING METHODS OF GENERATING ELECTRICITY

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

WINTRINGHAM, JOHN S., author.

Conference Name:

For presentation at the SAE CHICAGO SECTION MEETING

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1961

Summary:

AbstractBetween 1800 and 1958 the U.S. population multiplied 33-fold. In the same time the use of energy grew 69-fold, and the energy was used much more efficiently. The sources of energy changed also. In 1800 over 94% of U.S. energy came from burning wood. In 1900, coal was supplying 75% of our energy requirements. In 1958, oil and gas supplied over 70% of our energy.Most of our electricity is generated from steam-turbine power, with water power helping. Many methods of generating electricity are now under development. Some of these methods may loom large in the over-all energy picture, whereas others are primarily for highly-specialized uses, as in space travel.Methods of generating electricity covered include:

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Publisher Number:

610223

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