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Part 2 Electrical Machine , Control Component and Sensor P80~95 Introduction to Electrical Machines 5.1 BRIEF HISTORY OF ELETRICAL MACHINES Electrical machinery has been in existence for many years. The applications of electrical machines have expanded rapidly since their first use many years ago. At the present time, applications continue to increase at a rapid rate. Thomas Edison is given credit for developing the concept of widespread generation and distribution of electrical power. He performed developmental work on direct-current (DC) generators which were driven by steam engines.