Failed predictions of the future of technology

nikimcbee · 07-20-09, 08:49 AM

I likw #8 with AC. That was Tesla wasn't it?

TLAM Strike · 07-21-09, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

I likw #8 with AC. That was Tesla wasn't it?

Yes in Buffalo NY I think. He wanted to make electricty from Niagira falls but DC didn't travel well over long distances.

SteamWake · 07-21-09, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

Yes in Buffalo NY I think. He wanted to make electricty from Niagira falls but DC didn't travel well over long distances.

At the time matters such as voltage drop, phase angles, and power factors were not understood. Fortunatly they made the right decision.

Alternating current is much more dangerous as a shock hazard but the benifits outweigh the risk as history has proven.

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