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2. Home appliance - Wikipedia

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   While many appliances have existed for centuries, the self-contained electric or gas powered appliances are a uniquely American innovation that emerged in the early twentieth century. The development of these appliances is tied to the disappearance of full-time domestic servants and the desire to reduce the time-consuming activities in pursuit ...

3. Thermal power station - Wikipedia

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   A thermal power station, also known as a thermal power plant, is a type of power station in which the heat energy generated from various fuel sources (e.g., coal, natural gas, nuclear fuel, etc.) is converted to electrical energy. [1]

4. Grain drying - Wikipedia

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   In electric heat dryers, an electrical resistant heater is usually placed before the fan to heat the airstream. In some case, a humidistat is employed to control the heater. In solar heat dryers, the drying air passes through the solar collector first to be heated (usually 10 to 12 °F rise), then enters the bin through the fan and motor.

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7. Steam–electric power station - Wikipedia

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   The waste heat from a gas turbine can be used to raise steam, in a combined cycle plant that improves overall efficiency. Worldwide, most electric power is produced by steam–electric power plants. [1] The only widely used alternatives are photovoltaics, direct mechanical power conversion as found in hydroelectric and wind turbine power as ...

8. Refrigeration - Wikipedia

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   In 1911, GE released a household refrigeration unit that was powered by gas. The use of gas eliminated the need for an electric compressor motor and decreased the size of the refrigerator. However, electric companies that were customers of GE did not benefit from a gas-powered unit. Thus, GE invested in developing an electric model.

9. Distribution transformer - Wikipedia

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   These three wires run down the service drop to the building's electric meter and service panel. Connecting a load between the hot wire and the neutral gives 120 volts, which is used for lighting circuits. Connecting both hot wires gives 240 volts for heavy loads such as air conditioners, ovens, dryers, and electric vehicle charging stations.