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gptkbp:instanceOf
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Person
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gptkbp:affiliation
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gptkb:American_Society_of_Mechanical_Engineers
gptkb:American_Institute_of_Electrical_Engineers
gptkb:National_Academy_of_Engineering
gptkb:Institute_of_Electrical_and_Electronics_Engineers
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gptkbp:associatedWith
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gptkb:Nikola_Tesla
gptkb:Thomas_Edison
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Edison_Medal
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gptkbp:birthDate
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October 6, 1846
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gptkbp:children
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gptkb:George_West_Jr.
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gptkbp:contribution
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Development of the railway air brake
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gptkbp:deathDate
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January 7, 1914
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gptkbp:education
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gptkb:University_of_Pittsburgh
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gptkbp:founded
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gptkb:Westinghouse_Air_Brake_Company
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gptkbp:honorificPrefix
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Honorary_Doctorate_from_University_of_Pittsburgh
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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George West
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gptkbp:influence
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Control systems
Energy efficiency
Environmental engineering
Power generation
Rail transport
Sustainable development
Industrial automation
Renewable energy systems
Smart grid technology
Automation technology
Manufacturing technology
Safety engineering
Electric power distribution
Modern electrical engineering
Telecommunications systems
Transportation technology
Electromechanical systems
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gptkbp:influenced
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Electrical engineering
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gptkbp:inventor
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Transformer
Induction motor
Air brake system
Railway signaling system
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gptkbp:knownFor
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gptkb:Westinghouse_Electric_Corporation
Alternating current power systems
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gptkbp:legacy
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gptkb:Westinghouse_brand
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Westinghouse_Electric_Corporation
gptkb:Westinghouse_Air_Brake_Company
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gptkbp:nationality
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American
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gptkbp:occupation
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Industrialist
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gptkbp:philanthropy
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gptkb:Westinghouse_Foundation
Educational initiatives
Community development projects
Support for the arts
Support for scientific research
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gptkbp:residence
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gptkb:Pittsburgh,_Pennsylvania
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gptkbp:spouse
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gptkb:Margaret_West
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