Constantin Budeanu

Constantin Budeanu ( born February 28, 1886 in Buzău, † February 27, 1959 in Bucharest ) was a Romanian electrical engineer who states in electrical power networks researched and was involved in the development of the International System of Units.

Life and work

Budeanu studied using a V. Adamachi scholarship he had won after the completion of studies in Bucharest, Paris electrical engineering. He suggested the name " var" for the reactive electric power.

Writings

  • Puissances Reactives et fictives 1927
  • Sistemul general practic de mărimi şi unitati ( The general practical system of quantities and units ) 1957

Awards

Ordinul Muncii ( Order of the work)

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