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Selected primary resources for the history of the petroleum industry in relation to electricity
R. E. B. Crompton. “Artificial lighting in relation to health”. Journal of the Society of Telegraph Engineers and Electricians, vol. 13, no. 53, pp. 390-400, 1884.
J. B. Verity, “Underground conduits and electrical conductors” Journal of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, vol. 18, no. 80, pp. 338-363, 1889.
E. L. Nichols, “The Efficiency of Methods of Artificial Illumination”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. VI, no. 5, pp. 157-202, May 1889.
HARRIS, H. G. “Petroleum as a Producer of Energy”. Prof. Roy. Eng., vol. xvi, pp. 181-222. 1890.
Campbell Swinton et al., “Discussion on ‘Oil as an insulator’”. Journal of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, vol. 21, no. 98, pp. 267-288, May 1892.
D. E. Hughes, “Oil as an insulator”. Journal of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, vol. 21, no. 98, pp. 244-256, May 1892.
J. B. Williams, “Oil Versus Air as an Insulating Medium”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. IX, no. 1, pp. 601-613, Jan. 1892.
F. Bedell and C. Kinsley, “A Study of the Residual Charges of Condensers, and their dependence upon Temperature”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XI, pp. 652-681, Jan. 1894.
R. E. Crompton, “Cost of electrical energy”. Journal of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, vol. 23, no. 112, pp. 396-435, 1894.
Watts, W. L. “Oil as Fuel in Los Angeles County, Calif”. 13th Rep. State Mineral. Calif. (1896): 662-664.
M. O'Gorman. “Insulation on cables”. Journal of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, vol. 30, no. 150, pp. 608-683, May 1901.
F. Jacob et al., “Discussion on “Insulation on cables’”. Journal of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, vol. 30, no. 150, pp. 684-701, May 1901.
Forstner, E. M. “The Use of Petroleum for Power Purposes”. Mining and Science Press, vol. lxxxiv, pp. 130-131, 1902.
West, W. W. R. “Fuel Oil”. Electrician, vol. xxx, pp. 302-303, 1902.
Williston, A. L. “Liquid Fuel for Power Purposes”. Engineering Magazine, vol. xxv (1903): 237- 252, 562-573, 721-730.
C. C. Chesney. “Discussion on ‘Oil-Switches for High Pressures’”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XXIII, pp. 217-224, Jan. 1904.
E. W. Rice. “The Relative Fire-Risk of Oil and Air-Blast Transformers”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XXIII, pp. 171-173, Jan. 1904.
E. M. Hewlett. “Oil-Switches for High Pressures”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XXIII, pp. 215-216, Jan. 1904.
W. S. Moody. “Terminals and Bushings for High-Pressure Transformers”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XXIII, pp. 225-230, Jan. 1904.
F. A. C. Perrine. “Discussion on ‘The Relative Fire-Risk of Oil- and Air-Blast Transformers”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XXIII, pp. 175-197, Jan. 1904.
C. C. Chesney. “Forced-Oil and Forced-Water Circulation for Cooling Oil-Insulated Transformers”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XXVI, no. 1, pp. 835-836, Jan. 1907.
C. W. Stone. “Discussion on ‘Forced-Oil and Forced-Water Circulation for Cooling Oil-Insulated Transformers’ at Chicago, May 24, 1907”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XXVI, no. 1, pp. 837-850, Jan. 1907.
Caldwell, J. “Electric Power Station, Winding Gear, and Pumping Plant of the Tarbrax Oil Co., Ltd.”. Trans. Inst. Min. Engrs., vol. xxxi, pp. 221-230; vol. xxxii, p; 102. 1906 and 1907.
Rowntree, W. B. “Use of Crude Oil in Converters”. Engineering and Mining Journal, vol. lxxxiv, p. 639. 1907.
Wielezynski, M. “Die Heizalfrage in Boryslaw”. Petroleum: Zeitschrift für die gesamten interessen der Petroleum-Industrie und des Petroleum Handels bd. ii, pp. 485-487, 1907.
Ennis, W. D. “Burning Oil for Power and Heating”. Power, vol. xxviii, pp. 943-947; 980-984. 1908.
Weymouth, C. R. “Unnecessary Losses in Firing Fuel Oil and an Automatic System for Their Elimination”. Transaction of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, vol. xxx, pp. 797-835, 1908.
Wolff M. E. “The Oil-burning Systems of Rumania”. Monitorul de Petrol Român, t.1, X. 1908.
J. R. Bibbins, “Working Results, Gas-Electric Power Plant; Report of 30-Day Test on Service Plant, Richmond Works American Locomotive Co., Richmond, Va.”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XXVII, no. 2, pp. 1123-1134, June 1908.
Weymouth, C. R. “Fuel Economy Tests at a Large Oil Burning Electric Power Plant having Steam Engine Prime Motors”. Transaction of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, vol. xxx, pp. 775-796. 1908.
W. S. Moody. “Discussion on ‘High-Voltage Transformers and Protective and Controlling Apparatus for Outdoor Installation’, and ‘Condenser Type of Insulation for High-Tension Terminals’. New York, April 9, 1909”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XXVIII, no. 1, pp. 221-268, Jan. 1909.
F. G. C. Baldwin. “Some considerations in the manipulation of dry core telephone cables”. Journal of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, vol. 43, no. 198, pp. 638-647, December 1909.
A. J. J. Pfeiffer. “Economics of medium-sized power stations. A study of comparisons between steam, gas, and oil engines”. Journal of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, vol. 43, no. 198, pp. 567-593, December 1909.
J. H. Rider et al. “Discussion on ‘Economics of medium-sized power stations. A study of comparisons between steam, gas, and oil engines’”. Journal of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, vol. 43, no. 198, pp. 593-617, December 1909.
A. M. Hunt. “Emergency Generating Stations for Service in Connection with Hydroelectric Transmission Plants under Pacific Coast Conditions”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XXIX, no. 1, pp. 675-684, Jan. 1910.
A. R. Cheyney. “The Modern Oil Switch with Special Reference to Systems of Moderate Voltage and Large Ampere Capacity”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XXIX, no. 2, pp. 1091-1108, May 1910.
H. W. Tobey. “Dielectric Strength of Oil”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XXIX, no. 2, pp. 1189-1207, May 1910.
P. Junkersfeld. “Discussion on ‘The Modern Oil Switch with Special Reference to Systems of Moderate Voltage and Large Ampere Capacity’. Jefferson, N. H., June 28, 1910”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XXIX, no. 2, pp. 1109-1124, May 1910.
W. P. Digby and D. B. Mellis. “The physical properties of switch and transformer oils”. Journal of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, vol. 45, no. 202, pp. 165-203, June 1910.
Rosok, T. A. “Turbine Station of the Bisbee Improvement Company, Arizona. (Results of oil-burning plant.)”. Electric World, vol. lvi, pp. 661-664. 1910.
E. B. Merriam. “Oil Circuit Breakers”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XXX, no. 1, pp. 495-502, Jan. 1911.
E. B. Merriam. “Some Recent Tests of Oil Circuit Breakers”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XXX, no. 2, pp. 1195-1212, April 1911.
J. J. Frank and H. O. Stephens. “Dissipation of Heat from Self-Cooled, Oil-Filled Transformer Tanks”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XXX, no. 1, pp. 447-456, Jan. 1911.
J. M. Weed. “The Temperature Gradient in Oil Immersed Transformers”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XXX, no. 1, pp. 427-446, Jan. 1911.
W. S. Moody. “Discussion on ‘The Regulation of Distributing Transformers’, ‘Temperature Gradient in Oil Immersed Transformers’, ‘Dissipation of Heat from Self-Cooled, Oil Filled Transformer Tanks’, ‘Problems in the Operation of Transformers’”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XXX, no. 1, pp. 476-494, Jan. 1911.
W. J. U. Sowter, “The diesel engine from the user's standpoint”. Journal of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, vol. 49, no. 215, pp. 607-616, 1912.
Bano, Laszlo. “Oil Engines in a Hungarian Municipal Power Plant”. Power, April 16, 1912.
S. L. R. Price et al., “Discussion on ‘The diesel engine from the user's standpoint’”. Journal of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, vol. 49, no. 215, pp. 617-619, 1912.
Jackson, Earle D. “Oil Engines for Central Station Prime Movers”. Electric World, May 4, 1912.
Bernewitz, M. W. “Fuel, Power and Water Supply of Tonopah, Nevada”. Mining and Science Progress Journal, Dec. 14, 1912.
G. A. Burnham. “Rating of Oil Circuit Breakers with Reference to Rupturing Capacity”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XXXII, no. 1, pp. 731-732, Jan. 1913.
Potter, A. A. Carlson, W. W. “Brake Test on a 75-h.p. Oil Engine”. Electric World, Jan. 11, 1913.
A. C. Michie. “The formation of deposits in oil-cooled transformers”. Journal of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, vol. 51, no. 220, pp. 213-218, 1913.
J. B. G. Damoiseau. “Petrol-electric motor-vehicles”. Journal of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, vol. 51, no. 222, pp. 582-610, 1913.
Ellis, L. 'V., and- Dray, W. R. “Power from Kerosene”. Scientific American Supplement. Feb. 15, 1913.
H. A. Hornor, “Electrical Equipment of the Argentine Battleship ‘Moreno’”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XXXIII, no. 2, pp. 1567-1608, June 1914.
D. W. Roper. “Experiences with Line Transformers”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XXXIII, no. 1, pp. 685-710, Jan. 1914.
J. Lyman, A. M. Rossman and L. L. Perry. “Protective Reactance in Large Power Stations”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XXXIII, no. 1, pp. 23-55, Jan. 1914.
W. Pollard Digby. “Switch and transformer oils”. Journal of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, vol. 53, no. 239, pp. 146-156, 1 January 1915.
H. A. Hornor. “Standard Marine electrical installations”. Proceedings of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. 34, no. 8, pp. 1515-1548, Aug. 1915.
W. G. Taylor. “Motor Equipments for the Recovery of Petroleum”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XXXV, no. 1, pp. 539-554, Jan. 1916.
S. Q. Hayes. “Rupturing Capacities of Oil Circuit Breakers”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XXXV, no. 2, pp. 1523-1530, June 1916.
E. M. Hewlett. “Rating of Oil Circuit Breakers”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XXXV, no. 2, pp. 1531-1549, June 1916.
F. W. Peek. “The Effect of High Continuous Voltages on Air, Oil, and Solid Insulations”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XXXV, no. 2, pp. 783-808, June 1916.
L. B. Stillwell, “Relation of Water Power to Transportation”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XXXV, no. 1, pp. 403-430, Jan. 1916.
L. B. Stillwell. “Insulating oils”. Journal of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, vol. 54, no. 258, pp. 497-504, 1 April 1916.
W. G. Taylor. “Motor equipments for the recovery of petroleum”. Proceedings of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. 35, no. 6, pp. 759-772, June 1916.
W. G. Taylor. “Discussion on ‘motor equipments for the recovery of petroleum’”. Proceedings of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. 35, no. 10, pp. 1492-1493, Oct. 1916.
J. L. Harper, “Problems of Operation and Maintenance of Underground Cables” in Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XXXVI, pp. 417-422, Jan. 1917.
P. B. Juhnke, “Effect of Current Limiting Reactors on Turbo-Generator Systems under Conditions of Short Circuit”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XXXVI, pp. 125-134, Jan. 1917.
E. M. Hewlett, J. N. Mahoney and G. A. Burnham, “Rating and Selection of Oil Circuit Breakers”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XXXVII, no. 1, pp. 123-165, Jan. 1918.
H. R. Woodrow, “Present Day Practise Limitations of Oil Circuit Breakers”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XL, pp. 55-60, Jan. 1921.
E. B. Wedmore et al., “Discussion on ‘Research on the heating of buried cables’”. Journal of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, vol. 59, no. 298, pp. 213-238, February 1921.
R. T. Fleming, “Properties and characteristics of insulating materials”. Journal of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, vol. 60, no. 304, pp. 58-64, December 1921.
J. D. Hilliard, “Tests on General Electric Oil Circuit Breakers at Baltimore”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XLI, pp. 647-652, Jan. 1922.
W. A. Del Mar and C. F. Hanson, “Effects of the Composite Structure of Impregnated Paper Insulation on its Electric Properties”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XLI, pp. 563-569, Jan. 1922.
J. L. R. Hayden and W. N. Eddy, “Three Thousand Tests on the Dielectric Strength of Oil”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XLI, pp. 394-401, Jan. 1922.
J. F. Tritle, “Air-Break Magnetic Blow-Outs For Contactors and Circuit Breakers Both A-C. and D-C”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XLI, pp. 262-270, Jan. 1922.
H. C. Louis and A. F. Bang. “Baltimore Oil Circuit Breaker Tests”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XLI, pp. 640-646, Jan. 1922.
J. B. MacNeill. “Tests on Westinghouse Oil Circuit Breakers at Baltimore”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XLI, pp. 653-669, Jan. 1922.
C. W. Rice. “Free Convection of Heat in Gases and Liquids-II”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XLIII, pp. 131-144, Jan. 1924.
V. M. Montsinger and W. H. Cooney. “Temperature Rise of Stationary Electrical Apparatus as Influenced by Radiation, Convection and Altitude”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XLIII, pp. 814-823, Jan. 1924.
J. D. Hilliard. “Oil Circuit Breaker Investigation as Carried on with a 26,700-Kv-a. Generator”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XLIII, pp. 641-647, Jan. 1924.
A. C. Crago and J. K. Hodnette. “Corona in Oil”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XLIV, pp. 211-216, Jan. 1925.
E. C. Stone. “The Oil Circuit Breaker Situation from an Operator's Viewpoint”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XLIV, pp. 750-760, Jan. 1925.
F. W. Peek. “Lightning A Study of Lightning Rods and Cages, With Special Reference to the Protection of Oil Tanks”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XLV, pp. 1131-1146, Jan. 1926.
E. C. Stone. “Present Practises in Protection”. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol. XLV, pp. 877-893, Jan. 1926.
Selected primary and secondary resources for the history of petroleum technology and engineering.
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