Title :
The Electrical Power Engineering Profession in Sweden - Overview and Milestones
Author :
Eriksson, S.J.A.
Author_Institution :
R. Inst. of Technol., Stockholm, Sweden
Abstract :
Sweden is highly electrified and the electrical power engineers have had an important role in this development. Fundamental for these engineers is their education, their working experience, and their professional network. The Swedish development over time of these factors is highlighted. Organizations for engineers are essential parts of their network and the country has a long tradition in this respect. It started with local and national assemblies, but international organizations have successively grown in importance.
Keywords :
power engineering; professional aspects; Sweden; electrical power engineering profession; international organizations; Assembly systems; Educational institutions; Educational programs; Engineering profession; Europe; Induction generators; Induction motors; Intelligent networks; Power engineering; Power engineering and energy;
Conference_Titel :
History of Technical Societies, 2009 IEEE Conference on the
Conference_Location :
Philadelphia, PA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5119-7
DOI :
10.1109/HTS.2009.5337820