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George Westinghouse, Jr. (Schoharie, 6 de outubro de 1846 — Nova Iorque, 12 de março de 1914) foi um empresário e engenheiro estadunidense. Entre muitas outras invenções, criou um freio a ar comprimido para locomotivas e foi um dos pioneiros da indústria da eletricidade.
Signature. George Westinghouse Jr. (October 6, 1846 – March 12, 1914) was an American entrepreneur and engineer based in Pennsylvania who created the railway air brake and was a pioneer of the electrical industry, receiving his first patent at the age of 19.
3 de jul. de 2019 · O desenvolvimento hidroelétrico das Cataratas do Niágara por George Westinghouse em 1896 inaugurou a prática de colocar estações geradoras longe dos centros de consumo. A usina de Niagara transmitiu enormes quantidades de energia para Buffalo, a mais de 32 quilômetros de distância.
15 de abr. de 2024 · George Westinghouse was an American inventor and industrialist who was chiefly responsible for the adoption of alternating current for electric power transmission in the United States. After serving in both the U.S. Army and the navy in the Civil War, Westinghouse received his first patent in late.
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4 de nov. de 2019 · Learn about George Westinghouse, one of the most prolific inventors and businessmen of the Industrial Revolution. He patented devices for railroads, founded the Westinghouse Electric Company, and promoted alternating current technology.
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27 de fev. de 2019 · Learn about the life and achievements of George Westinghouse, a prolific inventor who built and ran multiple great enterprises in the railroad and electric industries. Discover how he combined vision, innovation, and social responsibility to create a lasting legacy.
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