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One only has to experience a power outage to be reminded of how much we take electricity for granted. Our lighting, heating, and cooling systems no longer operate. Computers, televisions, videos, and other communication systems become unusable. Traffic control lights become useless; elevators no longer move people; and industries, schools, and commercial buildings become virtually inoperable.
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Drbal, L.F. (1996). Introduction. In: Drbal, L.F., Boston, P.G., Westra, K.L. (eds) Power Plant Engineering. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-0427-2_1
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