Electrical Technology

Want to know how AT&T's Bell Labs developed semiconductor technology - and how its leading scientists almost came to blows in the process? Want to understand how radio and television work - and why RCA drove their inventors to financial ruin and early graves? Conquering the Electron offers these stories and more, presenting each revolutionary technological advance right alongside blow-by-blow personal battles that all too often took place.

With so many books and courses online that offer training in PLC programming, new learners/students, plant operators, technicians and engineers aspiring to learn PLCs may get confused where to get started. That is the reason why I came up with this book to help new PLC learners build good foundational knowledge before they embark on a serious PLC programming training. This book starts with a background into Relay control systems to help you appreciate why industries changed their control systems from Relays to PLCs. If you can understand how Relay systems was and is still used in industrial...

Nikola Tesla was a major contributor to the electrical revolution that transformed daily life at the turn of the 20th century. His inventions, patents, and theoretical work formed the basis of modern AC electricity, and contributed to the development of radio and television. Like his competitor Thomas Edison, Tesla was one of America's first celebrity scientists, enjoying the company of New York high society and dazzling the likes of Mark Twain with his electrical demonstrations. An astute self-promoter and gifted showman, he cultivated a public image of the eccentric genius.

Electricity is the foundation of modern civilization—but the way we generate and manage that electricity is changing faster than at any point in history. Renewable Energy: The Science and Systems That Will Power the Future is a clear, detailed, and politically neutral exploration of how modern renewable energy actually works. Written for teens and general STEM readers ages 13–19, this book explains the real science behind solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, biomass, batteries, transmission grids, electric transportation, industrial electrification, and long-duration storage. It shows ...

In this accessible introduction to AI, Sean O'Callaghan and Paul Hoffman explore its social and ethical impacts for ministry and teaching. The authors shed light on the biblical vision for human flourishing—and on how AI can help or hinder that flourishing. Avoiding both alarmism and uncritical acceptance, O'Callaghan and Hoffman offer resources and practical tools for using AI in our classrooms and congregations.

Capitalize on the Future of Electric Vehicles and Smart Technology As electric vehicles (EVs), autonomous driving, and smart infrastructure rapidly reshape the global economy, the opportunities for investors are immense. Electric Frontiers: Investing in the Future of Mobility and Smart Technologies is the definitive guide for savvy investors looking to profit from the next wave of innovation in transportation and energy. While many books talk about the rise of electric vehicles and renewable energy, Electric Frontiers goes deeper. It shows you exactly how to spot winning investment ...

Unlock the mysteries of the modern world with "Transistors Unleashed," a comprehensive exploration of one of technology's most transformative components. Dive into the rich history and evolution of transistors, beginning with their groundbreaking inception and journeying through decades of innovation. From the pivotal switch from germanium to silicon, to the rise of the MOSFET and the era of miniaturization, this book charts the relentless progress and impact of transistors on our world. Discover how transistors revolutionized circuit design and led to the advent of microprocessors, ...

Trade Skills for the AI Age: Traditional Trades and Emerging Trades How to Build a Future-Proof Career in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Automotive, IT, and Smart Building Fields 🔧 Build a Career That Robots Can’t Replace As automation and artificial intelligence reshape industries, millions are rediscovering the value of hands-on technical work—the trade careers that keep our world running. This book is your complete, practical guide to thriving in both traditional trades and emerging technical fields that blend craftsmanship with modern technology. 💡 What You’ll Learn Career ...

In the mid- to late-19th century, a burgeoning science called electricity promised to shine new light on a rousing nation. Inventive and ambitious minds were hard at work. Soon that spark was fanned, and a war was under way to be the first to light - and run - the world with electricity. Thomas Alva Edison, the inventor of direct current (DC), engaged in a brutal battle with Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse, the inventors of alternating current (AC). There would be no ties in this race - only a winner and a loser - and the prize was a nationwide monopoly in electric current.

Nikola Tesla was a scientist and inventor in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Among his many inventions and experiments, he helped create the modern electricity system. Learn more about Tesla's life as a famous inventor!

Energy Storage Systems: Origins, Technologies, Materials, and Industry Applications is a comprehensive exploration of one of the most critical and transformative technologies shaping the future of energy. Written by Ronald Joseph Legarski, Jr., this book offers readers a detailed and accessible journey through the history, science, and real-world impact of energy storage solutions. As the global demand for sustainable and efficient energy systems accelerates, understanding energy storage is no longer optional—it is essential. In this definitive guide, readers will discover: The historical...

From the award-winning journalist and NPR TED Radio Hour host comes a timely investigation into how screens and sitting are reshaping our bodies—and how a simple shift can change everything. In today’s world, a normal day means sitting in front of a screen for eight to ten hours. Meeting...

Take a look at the vehicle sitting in your driveway. It may be the last one you ever own. With an estimated 33 million fully autonomous cars and taxis projected to hit the road by 2040, an automotive renaissance is soon to be upon us. Personal car ownership currently costs the average sedan owner $9,000 annually. But car ownership may soon be a thing of the past.

The wheel was invented more than 5,000 years ago, and it has brought some awesome vehicles our way. But this invention isn't done giving! Take a tour of some of the most unique and fascinating vehicles around.

Investigations of Agent Adams — Episode 5 Inside CIA headquarters, Agent Adams unveils a breakthrough with the power to rewrite the future: the Dark Energy Generator, a device capable of producing limitless energy from the universe’s most mysterious force. Its potential is staggering — and its consequences impossible to ignore. But world‑changing technology never arrives quietly. Adams and his supervisor, Resident Agent in Charge Sarah Brown, quickly realize the danger they’re facing. Energy conglomerates built on profit and control will not allow a device like this to exist ...

🔋 The Future of Energy: Technologies and Trends Driving Disruption By Jason Schenker — #1 Bestselling Author and Bloomberg-Ranked Energy Forecaster The future of energy is not a debate — it's a disruption already underway. In The Future of Energy, economist and futurist Jason Schenker delivers a data-driven, no-hype exploration of the seismic shifts transforming global energy. From oil and natural gas to renewables, electric vehicles, and blockchain, this book examines the critical drivers of change—technological, economic, environmental, and geopolitical. ✔️ Understand why U.S...

Hybrid Small Modular Reactors (SMRs): From Design to Future Technologies delivers an in-depth exploration of next-generation nuclear technology at the crossroads of engineering, telecommunications, and sustainable energy. This definitive guide breaks down the architecture, operational principles, fuel cycles, safety systems, and grid integration strategies for hybrid SMRs—compact reactors capable of using diverse fuel sources including MOX, thorium, and recycled nuclear waste. With contributions from industry experts, the book examines the potential of integrating SMRs with smart grids, ...

The late 19th century was a period of explosive technological creativity, but arguably the most important invention of all was Thomas Edison’s incandescent light bulb. Unveiled in his Menlo Park, New Jersey, laboratory in 1879, the light bulb overwhelmed the American public with the sense of the birth of a new age. More than any other invention, the electric light marked the arrival of modernity.

Electric utilities in the United States spent almost $60 billion on grid modernization in 2019 and will spend trillions in the coming decades to keep the lights on. We’re facing a global challenge to make humanity’s presence on this planet sustainable. The electrical grid is undergoing an energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, but it needs to become more flexible to supply and sustain our needs. Amazing work is being done with renewable energy to decarbonize the electrical grid, but the grid is not yet flexible enough to become carbon-neutral. Yet. Virtual Power ...

How do brain impulses translate into a state of mind? This Q & A explores the science of the brain and gives an insight into feelings and abilities.