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Can anyone describe for me the process that edison originally used to produce DC when he built his original electric companies?
vectordog said:Can anyone describe for me the process that edison originally used to produce DC when he built his original electric companies?
Tesla/Westinghouse differed not only in adopting AC for long distance transmission of power but also in being pioneers of hydroelectric systems.vectordog said:Coal fired steam engines was what I was wondering. Thanks. My class was watching a video on Tesla, and we were just curious.
Edison's Electric Companies were the first successful electric utilities in the United States. They were responsible for providing electricity to homes and businesses and played a major role in the widespread adoption of electric power.
Edison's Electric Companies used direct current (DC) processes to transmit electricity from power plants to customers. DC is a type of electrical current that flows in one direction, and it was the preferred method of electricity distribution during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The main advantage of Edison's DC processes was their reliability. DC current is less affected by distance and has a more consistent voltage, making it easier to regulate and control. This made it ideal for providing electricity to small, concentrated areas like cities.
Edison's DC processes eventually fell out of favor due to the limitations of DC current. It was difficult to transmit DC electricity over long distances, and it required expensive infrastructure to maintain. The invention of alternating current (AC) by Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse proved to be a more efficient and cost-effective way to transmit electricity.
No, none of Edison's original electric companies are still in operation today. However, the companies that eventually merged to form Edison's Electric Companies, such as the Edison Illuminating Company, are still in operation under different names. Additionally, the legacy of Edison's companies and his contributions to the development of electric power continue to be recognized and celebrated today.