What is "generators"

Usage examples of "generators".

Combined output of the generators was, at this moment, better than seven hundred thousand kilowatts, more than enough electricity to sustain a major city.

As planetary engineers, the Ulnars contributed a full share to that new science, which, with gravity generators, synthetic atmospheres, and climate-controls, could finally transform a frozen, stony asteroid into a tiny paradise.

The spinning reserve comprised generators running, but not at full capacity, though their output could be increased immediately if needed.

In the two years since it began operating, Big Lil had been economical compared with smaller generators, magnificently reliable, and trouble-free.

The opening of the circuit breakers would save the system and protect other generators from harm.

This floor, like the one above it, had no intervening walls so that even through a network of insulated steam pipes and other service lines, the lower portions of the several La Mission generators could be clearly seen through the metal grating floor of the turbine hall above.

It was true that such institutions usually had standby generators of their own, but these carried only a partial load and outside power was essential for normal functioning.

We have got to get some new generators built and we have to tell the public the consequences of not building them.

At the same time a new sound intruded-a hum of generators, growing to a mighty roar as the ladder was reached.

A wide, plate glass window provided a view of two huge generators, both in operation, immediately below.

Bob Ostrander bad no doubt that his decision to shut down all generators had been the right one.

The telephone company would later report that, while its emergency generators functioned during the blackout, for an hour after it happened, demand for its services was unprecedented.

With generators useless and rockets inadequate to move the vessel fast or far through these hostile immensities, the four had gathered for a council of desperation.

Giles Habibula peered with apprehensive eyes at the gleaming generators, and sorrowfully shook his head.

After some chit-chat about our electricity generators, we asked Liddle if Draper was as influential as he claimed.