Showing papers in "Electronics and Power in 1969"
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors discuss the practical application of linear induction machines to high-speed transport systems, and present a model of a linear induction machine for a high speed transport system.
Abstract: Linear motors, for several years the subject of much speculation, have at last reached the stage where their practical application to high-speed transport systems is within sight. High-speed applications constitute the most severe test of the theory of linear induction machines, but the stage of academic discussions is rapidly giving way to that of investing large sums of money in the development of these motors.
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TL;DR: Although no more than about ten people are killed annually in Britain by lightning, even this figure could be readily reduced by a wider understanding of basic lightning protection, and in countries where lightning is much more prevalent the problem of both structural and personal protection is of great importance as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Although no more than about ten people are killed annually in Britain by lightning, even this figure could be readily reduced by a wider understanding of basic lightning protection, and in countries where lightning is much more prevalent the problem of both structural and personal protection is, of course, of great importance.
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TL;DR: In January 1969, the IEE's Science Abstracts and Current Papers journals were printed for the first time by computer-controlled phototypesetting from magnetic tape.
Abstract: In January 1969, the IEE's Science Abstracts and Current Papers journals were printed for the first time by computer-controlled phototypesetting from magnetic tape. The significance of this development is far greater than if it were simply a means of sorting abstracts automatically and publishing them more rapidly; the computer-based data files will lend themselves to a wide range of services covering a much wider range of topics.
TL;DR: The originality of Nikola Tesla has not always received true recognition in Britain this article and this short biography not only provides a description of the man but also emphasises the significance of his contributions to the development of electrical engineering.
Abstract: The originality of Nikola Tesla has not always received true recognition in Britain. This short biography not only provides a description of the man but also emphasises the significance of his contributions to the development of electrical engineering.
TL;DR: It is now possible to display performance graphs, network diagrams etc. with a cathode-ray tube, and by using a light pen one may communicate directly with the computer by pointing at items displayed.
Abstract: Although the computer is well established as a design aid for the engineer, some problems need a closer link between user and computer than is normally provided. It is now possible to display performance graphs, network diagrams etc. with a cathode-ray tube, and by using a light pen one may communicate directly with the computer by pointing at items displayed. Some applications are feasible now and others may become economic as new types of display tube are developed.
TL;DR: A forthcoming major conference is to be devoted to the topic of reliability in electronics, and should give answers to some of these problems as mentioned in this paper, which is a complex subject and particularly important to engineers in the electronics industry.
Abstract: Reliability is a complex subject, and is particularly important to engineers in the electronics industry. The engineering designer often fails to get adequate feedback of information on reliability, and the customer has little chance of getting speedy information on the reliability of products he receives. A forthcoming major conference is to be devoted to the topic of reliability in electronics, and should give answers to some of these problems.
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TL;DR: If you are resilient, you are better able to respond to the changes and challenges that you encounter, and adapt and adjust to get through them.
Abstract: The word “resilience” comes from the Latin word salire, which means to spring up, and the word resilire, which means to spring back. Resilience is defi ned as the ability to spring back or recover from a physical, emotional, fi nancial, or social challenge. If you are resilient, you are better able to respond to the changes and challenges that you encounter, and adapt and adjust to get through them. Individuals who are resilient can move beyond the challenge and emerge stronger. Similar to the philosophy of “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” resilience is critical to recovery — or to dying successfully. A successful death has been described as the feeling that our life has been well lived, that we have completed what we wanted to do during the time given.
TL;DR: The building up of a model of a nation's economy can show the interdependence of growth in the public and private sectors, the level of unemployment and the balance of payments.
Abstract: The building up of a model of a nation's economy can show the interdependence of growth in the public and private sectors, the level of unemployment and the balance of payments. The field is ripe for development and for exploitation of modern controltheory techniques; here is an opportunity for economists and control engineers to develop a highly important interdisciplinary topic.
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TL;DR: In the space of 100 years, modern electric lighting has evolved from candles, carbon-arc lamps and incandescent filament lamps Spectacular developments in recent years of tungsten-filament and fluorescent lamps have greatly increased their colour rendering, efficiencies and lives, and promise a 'bright' outlook for the future as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: In the space of 100 years, modern electric lighting has evolved from candles, carbon-arc lamps and incandescent filament lamps Spectacular developments in recent years of tungsten-filament and fluorescent lamps have greatly increased their colour rendering, efficiencies and lives, and promise a 'bright' outlook for the future
TL;DR: Despite the phenomenal growth of microelectronics and its associated technology, there are certain basic principles of electrical engineering education that remain unchanged as mentioned in this paper, and these principles should not be allowed to obscure the fundamental principles.
Abstract: Despite the phenomenal growth of microelectronics and its associated technology, there are certain basic principles of electrical-engineering education that remain unchanged. Engineers must be taught the principles of their discipline in such a way that they are capable of assimilating new developments; new ideas and techniques must be taught - often at length - but they should not be allowed to obscure the fundamental principles.
TL;DR: In this article, an investigation carried out on CNAA B.Sc. students in the department of electrical & electronic engineering of the Brighton College of Technology during the 1967?68 session was conducted.
Abstract: `Failure? of some students is an inevitable result of the stratification that exists in higher education, and high failure rates in scientific and engineering subjects may have assisted the swing towards arts subjects at sixth-form level. Why do some students fail after good examination results at school? This article reports an investigation carried out on CNAA B.Sc. honours-degree students in the department of electrical & electronic engineering of the Brighton College of Technology during the 1967?68 session.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors describe the extent of the control system and the techniques used to produce basic control programs for a 2000 MW oil-fired generating station at Fawley, which will incorporate computer control of each boiler/turbine unit.
Abstract: The 2000 MW oil-fired generating station at Fawley, due for completion in 1970, will incorporate computer control of each boiler/turbine unit. This article describes the extent of the control system and the techniques used to produce basic control programs. The program for controlling boiler fans is considered in detail, together with more general details of program-commissioning procedures.
TL;DR: The thin-film field effect transistor (TFT) as discussed by the authors can be formed on inexpensive substrates, such as glass and paper, and its future could lie in its use as a really cheap device of moderate performance, made with plant of low capital cost.
Abstract: In recent years, new knowledge of the solid state and the scientific study of surfaces and interfaces have resulted in a rapid development of the thin-film field-effect transistor The tft can be formed on inexpensive substrates, such as glass and paper, and its future could lie in its use as a really cheap device of moderate performance, made with plant of low capital cost