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Brochure: Substation Maintenance Certification Program Schedule

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:11:00 GMT

Substation maintenance is a key part of any plant's maintenance program. Failures in key components such as racking mechanisms, meters, relays and busses are the most common cause of unplanned outages.

Video: Cat� Generator Sets: Certified to Meet IBC Seismic Provisions

Mon, 02 May 2011 13:41:00 GMT

Cat diesel generator sets for North America ranging from 650 kW to 3100 kW have been certified to meet all published editions of the International Building Code's (IBC) seismic provisions, and enclosed models from 650 kW to 1000 kW have received certification for compliance with wind load provisions.

Video: The New Cat® C32 Generator Set Enclosure

Mon, 02 May 2011 07:53:00 GMT

Feature and benefit overview of C32 generator set enclosure.

Video: Cat® Generator Sets: Parts And Service Keep Remote Petroleum Operations Running Strong

Mon, 02 May 2011 07:44:00 GMT

In the Ecuadorian jungle, remote petroleum operations require on-site power solutions.

Video: Cat® Energy And Power Systems: Powering The World

Mon, 02 May 2011 07:19:00 GMT

Learn more about customer needs and expectations for power generation in a variety of applications across the marine, petroleum, electric power, industrial and rail industries.

Video: Cat® Generator Sets: Waste Water Treatment Plant Focuses On Uptime And Environmental Responsibility

Mon, 02 May 2011 05:56:00 GMT

An unexpected power failure at this waste water treatment facility could pose a serious threat to public health and the environment.

Video: Cat® Generator Set: Sixty Years And Still Running Strong

Mon, 02 May 2011 05:41:00 GMT

With the proper maintenance, Dick and Gene Bertrand have the oldest, working Cat® generator set on record in North America.

Video: Cat® Generator Sets: Providing Critical Power To Healthcare

Mon, 02 May 2011 05:24:00 GMT

Reliable power matters - especially at hospitals and medical research centers.

Video: Cat® Generator Sets: Powering Methane-To-Energy Projects In Asia

Thu, 12 May 2011 09:42:00 GMT

A coal mine in the Shanxi province of China uses methane gas from coal production to provide energy to millions. A livestock farm in Thailand provides electricity to remote farms utilizing methane from pig and chicken waste.

Video: Cat® Generator Sets: Sustainable Co-Generation At Snowbird Ski And Summer Resort

Thu, 12 May 2011 09:34:00 GMT

Snowbird has much to offer customers — close proximity to Salt Lake City, ideal skiing conditions, and an abundance of scenic views.

Video: Cat® Generator Sets: Controlling Peak Costs In Heber City

Thu, 12 May 2011 09:28:00 GMT

Heber Light & Power delivers 31 MW of power to about 9,000 customers in three northern Utah municipalities, overcoming the challenge of meeting power demands at an elevation of 5,600 feet (1,707 meters). Eight Cat gas generator sets produce 10 MW of power for load management.

Video: Cat® Generator Sets: Powering Telecommunications And Food Processing

Thu, 12 May 2011 09:20:00 GMT

Whether protecting valuable data and ensuring the reliability of an international telecommunications giant, or helping a customer export grain and flour to people around the world, when it comes to powerful solutions for businesses, you can count on Caterpillar and Cat® Dealers to deliver every time.

Video: Cat® Electric Power: Powering The World

Thu, 12 May 2011 09:10:00 GMT

Every day around the world, our customers rely on Cat generator sets and systems to keep their power on when they need it most.

Overview: Analysis Process

Wed, 11 May 2011 14:29:00 GMT

This paper outlines the process AVO Electrical Engineering Division adheres to when performing an arc flash hazard analysis.

Brochure: Motor and Generator Maintenance and Testing

Tue, 10 May 2011 15:28:26 GMT

AVO Training Institute presents a 4-day comprehensive overview of electrical theory and principles related to the operation of AC and DC motor maintenance and troubleshooting. The methods of starting, braking and controlling the speed of motors is covered as well as safety procedures for compliance with the NFPA 70E.

Caterpillar Electric Power: Power Generation Solutions from a Single Source Provider

Tue, 26 Apr 2005 15:14:00 GMT

Caterpillar has been building engines and electric power systems for more than 75 years. Consistent performers in industry applications from healthcare, manufacturing and pharmaceutical to commercial, construction, mining, residential and telecommunications - all Cat� electric power systems are supported by the worldwide Cat dealer network

Gas Generator Set for Landfill Applications - Cat G3520C

Tue, 26 Apr 2005 17:38:00 GMT

Caterpillar Inc. introduces the Cat G3520C advanced gaseous-fueled generator set, featuring high-efficiency and long service life to support low-energy fuel from landfill applications

Telvent Selected To Provide Integrated Weather And Smart Grid Solutions To Accurately Predict Electrical Load

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:44:00 GMT

Telvent GIT, S.A., a leading real-time IT solutions and information provider for a sustainable world, announced today that Progress Energy has chosen its innovative Smart Grid Solutions technologies in combination with Telvent's industry-leading weather forecasts in order to dynamically and more accurately predict load for its distribution system and optimize its energy efficiency programs

Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative Installs 3M ACCR To Boost Capacity On Line Near San Antonio

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT

Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) in south central Texas has become the nation's first rural electric cooperative to install the advanced overhead transmission conductor, 3M Aluminum Conductor Composite Reinforced (3M ACCR)

FLIR B300 Infrared Camera

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:57:00 GMT

Allows for easier identification and interpretation of infrared images. This advanced technology enhances the value of an infrared image by allowing you to overlay it directly over the corresponding visible image.

Ambient Smart Grid Communications Platform Helps Reduce Cost Of Utility Outages

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:23:00 GMT

Ambient Corporation (NASDAQ: AMBT), a leading provider of flexible and scalable smart grid communications platforms and technologies, announced today that it has successfully extended the integration of its communications Network Management System, AmbientNMS� into an industry standard Distribution and Outage Management System (DOMS)

TransmissionHub Launches TransForum Texas

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:54:00 GMT

To enable the electric transmission industry in Texas to gather and discuss its most critical issues, Energy Central's TransmissionHub today announced a new conference called TransForum Texas

Energy Department To Launch New Energy Innovation Hub Focused On Advanced Batteries And Energy Storage

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:23:00 GMT

U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced recently plans to launch a new Energy Innovation Hub for advanced research on batteries and energy storage with an investment of up to $120M over five years

Alstom Grid Wins 500 kV Substation Project Using Gas-Insulated Technology To Reinforce Tajikistan's Electricity Network

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:48:00 GMT

Alstom Grid has been awarded a contract worth more than ?30 million with the Tajikistan National Utility Barki Tajik, to design and deliver a 500 kV Switchyard Reconstruction Project to the Nurek Hydroelectric Power Plant (Nurek HPP) - the first ever project to use 500 kV Gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) technology in Central Asia

ABB Wins Substations Order With Hydro One In Canada

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:02:00 GMT

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won a major order from Hydro One Networks Inc., the power transmission and distribution utility of the Canadian province of Ontario, to supply an indoor gas-insulated switchgear substation, an outdoor switchyard with air-insulated switchgear and associated transmission infrastructure.

Con Edison Selects Siemens And TIBCO To Provide A Smart Grid Integration Solution

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:58:00 GMT

Siemens Smart Grid Division and TIBCO Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TIBX) will provide proven Smart Grid enterprise integration services to Consolidated Edison (Con Edison) for a Smart Grid demonstration project

SPP Approves $1.7B In Transmission Expansion Projects

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:08:00 GMT

In keeping with its 2010 Strategic Plan to build a robust transmission system and develop efficient energy markets, the Southwest Power Pool board of directors approved a near-term transmission expansion plan that will result in the construction of $251 million in new transmission projects needed to maintain reliable supplies of electricity across its nine-state region

Cisco Builds Upon Smart Grid Portfolio To Help Modernize The Electric Grid

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:34:00 GMT

Cisco CSCO +0.51% today announced additional solutions and services to its Connected Grid portfolio that will help utilities modernize the electric grid with built-in flexibility, security and interoperability enabled by the power of the network

Cuculus Selected For Largest Belgian Smart Metering Deployment

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Cuculus GmbH, a developer of smart metering and home control solutions, has been selected to supply its ZONOS platform to Eandis and Infrax's for their roll-out of 61,000 meters in Belgium. Eandis is a Belgium based operator of grids for the supply of electricity and natural gas

AEP Ohio Awarded For Industry Advancements

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:40:00 GMT

AEP Ohio, a unit of American Electric Power, has been recognized for the implementation of a project designed to integrate innovative technologies and new consumer products and services

Article: Where Electrical Safety And Reliability Coincide

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 04:09:00 GMT

According to OSHA, electrical hazards cause more than 300 deaths and 4,000 injuries in the workplace every year. These injuries aren't isolated to any particular industry or occupation. In fact, practically all members of the workforce are exposed to electrical hazards every day.

Infocast's 15th Annual Transmission Summit East Returns

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:42:00 GMT

Infocast will hold their upcoming 15th Annual Transmission Summit East on February 29-March 2, 2012 at the Almas Temple Club in Washington, D.C. This event will explore the challenges and the latest issues driving the transmission industry, including the release of Order No. 1000, as well as how numerous rulemakings will affect the operation, makeup and financing of the transmission system

ABB Wins $250M Power Orders In Saudi Arabia To Expand Grid Capacity

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:29:00 GMT

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won orders worth more than $250M from the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), Saudi Arabia's national power transmission and distribution operator, to construct new substations and reinforce existing ones, to help address the growing demand for electricity

Case Study: Tri-State Selects The Archer With Field Express Chameleon

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 03:57:00 GMT

Founded in 1952, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association is a wholesale electric power supplier that serves 44 electric cooperatives. Tri-State generates and transports electricity to its member systems across a 250,000 square mile service territory throughout Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Wyoming and is responsible for over 5,200 miles of transmission line. By Juniper Systems

FLIR SYSTEMS, Inc.

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 14:59:00 GMT

FLIR Systems is a leading manufacturer of innovative imaging systems that include infrared cameras, aerial broadcast cameras and machine vision systems

Utilities Industry Brochure

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 06:45:00 GMT

Pitney Bowes Business Insight's solutions help utility providers manage assets, improve operational efficiency, minimize risk and offer customers/constituents the services they demand at the best value.

Substation Receivers: Aclara TWACS� Technology Multiple Input Receiver Assembly (MIRA) Board

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:53:00 GMT

The Multiple Input Receiver Assembly (MIRA) board is a multiple process receiver that increases the maximum number of inputs that can be supported when using concurrent phase communications.

Product Sheet: Brother® PocketJet® 6 And PocketJet® 6 Plus Mobile Printers

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 10:16:00 GMT

The Brother PocketJet 6 and PocketJet 6 Plus mobile printers offer fast thermal printing, at up to 6 ppm, along with advanced features to improve overall performance.

Regulatory Policy Continues To Limit Growth Of Competitive Electricity Markets, According To Pike Research

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Significant changes in the regulatory structure of the 125-year-old electric utility industry have allowed for competitive sales of electricity by a new set of restructured retail power sellers and service providers

Chosen Route Is Best For Susquehanna-Roseland Project, Utilities Say

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:36:00 GMT

The utilities' chosen route for the Susquehanna-Roseland transmission project is the best alternative for the power line needed by millions of electric customers in the region, the companies building the project told the National Park Service in formal comments filed today

Alstom Grid To Renew Control System For Key High Voltage Direct Current Link In North American Electrical Network

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:47:00 GMT

Alstom Grid has been selected by ATCO Electric, for the replacement and upgrade of control equipment at the McNeill Converter Station near Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Aclara Announces Support For Green Button Initiative And Will Offer Usage Data To Eight Million Utility Customers

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:06:00 GMT

Aclara announces that in April it will turn on support for the Green Button initiative at 21 major utilities in 22 states.

OSIsoft Announces Its Selection As A Technology Provider To The Western Electricity Coordinating Council's Western Interconnection Synchrophasor Program

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:04:00 GMT

OSIsoft, LLC the leader in real-time data infrastructure solutions, today announced its selection as one of the technology providers to the Western Electricity Coordinating Council's (WECC) Western Interconnection Synchrophasor Program (WISP)

The City Of Lebanon Selects Mueller Systems For Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:02:00 GMT

The City of Lebanon, Ohio has selected Mueller Systems, a leading provider of innovative water infrastructure products and services and technologically advanced metering systems for water, electric and gas systems, to upgrade its combined water and electric infrastructure with a state-of-the-art advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) network

White Paper: Smart Meters, Smart Grid, Sustainable City

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 22:17:00 GMT

The real power of the Smart Grid concept for municipal utilities goes far beyond metering technology and better system control. It lies in the communication network that makes the concept possible. By Arif A. Quraishi and Dennis Siegert, Johnson Controls, Inc.