外文翻译----电能质量和可靠性的重意义.docx

附录A 外文资料翻译 A.1：英文 The Role of Electricity in Quality and Reliability L.ANDON GOODMAN, BSc(Eng) , ARTCS, CEng , MIMechE, FIEE, MIProdE , MBIM , MIMH, FRSA It would be difficult today to find any manufacturing unit which does not rely on electricity at some stage of a production cycle . Electricity is a versatile energy source and has consequently found widespread use, so much so that its part in modern production methods is not always fully appreciated. Correctly applied electricity is a tool which can contribute immensely in achieving high quality and reliability in industrial production. In describing the role of electricity in quality and reliability this. Paper deals with the services provided by the electricity supply industry and how the utilization of electricity can help in achieving the desired standard of product quality and reliability. the electricity supply industry In the year ending 31st March, 1966, 65,672,000,00 0 units of electricity were sold to industry out of a total of 154,124,000,00 0 units. Much of the work of the electricity supply industry has been directed at ensuring reliability of supply for its customers coupled with an efficient generation, transmission and distribution system. Work is in progress on a 400,000 volt super grid to be completed in 1970 and a direct current trans mission link, the first of its kind in the world,will be commissioned in the London area in 1970. Reliability of supply The supply industry's record of reliability for the year ending March 1966 was good.Preliminary figures from the National Fault Reporting scheme indicate that the overall average continuity of supply was 99.98%.The predominating causes of interruptions were such hazards as gales,lightning,heavy snowfalls and accidental damage caused. For example,by mechanical equipment and workmen' s picks,High reliability can only be achieved by intensive effort and the above record is the result of many years of intensive research and development on a num