Edison system

GPTKB entity

Statements (18)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf electrical power distribution system
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Thomas_Edison
gptkbp:historicalSignificance first commercial power distribution system
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Edison system
gptkbp:introducedIn gptkb:Pearl_Street_Station
1882
gptkbp:locationOfFirstImplementation gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:notableFeature underground conductors
central power station
metering for billing
parallel distribution network
gptkbp:operatingSystem 110 volts
gptkbp:replacedBy alternating current system
gptkbp:usedFor electric lighting
powering motors
gptkbp:usesCurrentType direct current
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Incandescent_Electric_Lighting:_A_Practical_Description_of_the_Edison_System
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7