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InfraCAM™ Thermal Imager

6/9/2006 10:10:00 AM

The InfraCAM™ Thermal Imager enables the proactive condition monitoring of electrical systems to detect hot spots, avoid electrical failures, increase safety and even prevent fires...

IEEE Guide For The Preparation Of Excitation System Specifications

6/16/2005 3:14:00 PM

IEEE 421.4, a revision to IEEE 421.4-1990, provides vital information to those who are preparing a specification for the purchase of an excitation system. The standard includes descriptions of functions typical of excitation systems, along with the various types of excitation systems and information for sizing the excitation system

White Paper: Power Factor Correction - A Practical Guide

5/21/2008 9:57:00 AM

This guide has been written to provide the maintenance engineer or plant engineer with a basic understanding of power factor. The guide also demonstrates that by correcting poor power factor loads with power capacitor banks, the capacity of the electrical system can be increased while simultaneously reducing the electric utility bills. The pitfalls of installing power capacitor banks on electrical systems that have non-linear loads are also presented.

TREK Introduces 80 Kilovolt High Voltage Power Amplifier

5/21/2008 4:48:00 AM

TREK, INC. recently introduced a High Voltage Power Amplifier which, by providing up to 80 kV peak-to-peak (�40 kV), delivers the highest level of output voltages for any amplifier in its class, taking the term 'high voltage' to new heights.

Xcel Energy Begins Work On SmartGridCity In Boulder

5/21/2008 12:56:00 PM

The design phase is complete, equipment is ordered and construction has started on SmartGridCity, Xcel Energy announced recently.

Southern California Edison Submits Initial Filing With FERC For Transmission Project

5/21/2008 11:41:00 AM

Southern California Edison (SCE) recently submitted an "initial filing" to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requesting FERC initiation of a pre-filing process, which would include a preliminary environmental assessment and stakeholder and public input regarding the Devers-Palo Verde No. 2 Transmission Project.

Emergya Wind Technologies And Americas Wind Energy Announce Letter of Intent For Proposed Merger

5/21/2008 1:21:00 PM

Americas Wind Energy Corporation (AWE) and Emergya Wind Technologies Holdings N.V. (EWT), the international supplier and manufacturer of DIRECTWIND wind turbines, are pleased to announce that they have entered into a Letter of Intent for EWT to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of AWE in a cash merger transaction.

National Wind Assessments Selected To Install Meteorological Towers For Nebraska's Largest Electric Utility

5/21/2008 1:06:00 PM

National Wind Assessments recently announced its agreement to install 10 60-meter meteorological (met) towers for Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) throughout the state of Nebraska.

Constellation NewEnergy To Showcase Its Extensive Services As Platinum Sponsor Of ConnectivityWeek 2008

5/20/2008 5:24:00 AM

Constellation Energy recently announced that its subsidiary, Constellation NewEnergy, will showcase the company's comprehensive products and services as a platinum sponsor of ConnectivityWeek 2008, which will focus on using technology to drive innovations in the energy industry

Preparing Utilities For The Future, Ecologic Analytics Opens An Integration Testing Lab And Completes Integration For Two New AMI Technologies

5/20/2008 4:36:00 AM

Ecologic Analytics (formerly known as WACS), a leading provider of meter data management systems (MDMS) and solutions and decision management technologies for electric, natural gas and water utilities, announced recently that it has opened the Ecologic Integration Lab and has completed integration of its MDMS with the STAR Network system version 7.0 for electric meters from Aclara (formerly Hexagram) and with Cellnet+Hunt's UtiliNet Solution Center system version 2.1

Mikron Infrared Announces Educational Web Seminar On Arc Flash Avoidance And NFPA 70E Requirements

5/20/2008 1:07:00 AM

Mikron Infrared, a LumaSense Technologies Company and a leading provider of infrared thermography and non-contact temperature solutions, recently announced the company will be hosting a web seminar on Arc Flash and NFPA 70E requirements featuring Lowry Eads, Lowry Eads & Associates

Datasheet: Infrared Image Analysis Software: Velocity

5/16/2008 9:44:00 AM

Velocity is a powerful real-time image capture and analysis software for the PV-320 series of infrared cameras. Built using LabVIEW, Velocity features a highly intuitive user interface and a library of powerful tools that enables the sophisticated thermal analysis of a wide range of objects and materials.

Honeywell Acquires Norcross Safety Products, Expands Growing Life Safety Business

5/16/2008 4:10:00 AM

Honeywell recently announced it has completed its acquisition of Norcross Safety Products L.L.C., a leading manufacturer of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), for approximately $1.2B. Norcross, based in Oak Brook, IL, will form a new line of business called Honeywell Safety Products within Honeywell Life Safety, part of Automation and Control Solutions (ACS)

Presentation: RouteIR Thermography Inspection Program Solution

5/16/2008 2:47:14 AM

This infrared software productivity suite presentation examines advances in infrared inspection data collection and automatic multi-page reporting.

Presentation: Safer IR Thermography - Understanding And Reducing The Chances Of Arc Flash

5/16/2008 2:38:49 AM

This presentation of arc flash and IR thermography provides an overview of parts of NFPA 70E, a discussion of arc flash, and a discussion of IR viewing windows.

White Paper: NFPA70E, Arc Flash And Safe And Efficient Thermography Practices

5/16/2008 12:47:00 AM

Estimates indicate that 10-15 serious arc-flash incidents; those that result in burn injuries requiring treatment in a burn center, occur each day in the U.S., so it is not surprising that awareness of the hazards associated with arc flash continues to grow. Concerns about operator safety are causing inspectors of high voltage switchgear to adopt new practices and new equipment. We will examine the impact of new safety practices and how infrared transparent windows can be used to mitigate some of the risks of arc flash. In this regard, considerations are given to safe and efficient thermography practices. Submitted by Electrophysics Corp.

White Paper: Periodic Infrared Inspection Best Practices: Route-based Surveys

5/16/2008 12:40:00 AM

Infrared thermographic inspection is an established PdM inspection modality. Recent advances in infrared camera platforms have created a new class of infrared imaging instrument which incorporates pen-based computing and application specific software into a powerful thermal inspection data logger with many traits similar to mature vibration data collection systems. The potential impact of this integration on productivity, thermography program ROI, training and integration of thermal inspection data with CMMS systems is described and presented.

White Paper: Update On NFPA 70E And Impact On Thermographers

5/16/2008 12:34:00 AM

There continues to be a great deal of activity surrounding the update to NFPA 70E scheduled to be published in October 2008. For the proposed 2008 edition of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code® (NEC®), the Technical Correlating Committee (TCC) received 3,668 proposals and 3,206 comments during the revision cycle. For those of us involved in working with energized electrical circuits the outcome of the new standards will likely impact how we do our job. The goal is to increase safety through well thought through practices. Submitted by Electrophysics Corp.

Metcar High Temperature Materials For Heavy Load, Bearing Applications

5/16/2008 12:02:00 AM

Metallized Carbon Corporation, a global leader in the manufacture of oil-free, self-lubricating materials presents Metcar grades M-199 and M-201 high temperature mechanical materials

Thermography Studio Software Suite

5/16/2008 10:15:00 AM

Thermography Studio is a feature rich, real-time image capture and thermal analysis software for the TVS200/500 line of infrared cameras. Thermography Studio features a highly intuitive user interface and a library of powerful tools that enable the sophisticated analysis of thermal behavior for a wide range of objects and materials.

Datasheet: Thermography Studio Software Suite

5/16/2008 10:15:00 AM

Datasheet: Multi-Page Report Software: ReportIR

5/16/2008 10:07:00 AM

ReportIR creates multiple-page reports with detailed inspection summaries and incident specific temperature analysis with drag and drop simplicity. Automatically create 1 to 50+ page reports, complete with analysis, visible images, diagnoses, repair recommendations and follow up action, in minutes.

White Paper: Understanding Infrared Camera Thermal Image Quality

5/16/2008 1:49:00 AM

Because a thermal camera is basically an image converter (radiant thermal energy to visible image) you need to understand only a few attributes that determine thermal image quality; resolution, thermal sensitivity and fi xed pattern noise. Often thermal camera brochures offer list specifi cation that you, as a user, may never be able to confi rm or even understand. This paper's objective is to help you simplify your understanding of how image quality is determined. Submitted by Electrophysics Corp.

White Paper: Integrating Thermography With Your CMMS-EAM Systems

5/16/2008 1:47:00 AM

As organizational systems become more computerized, the overall access and quality of data substantially increases. The challenge is how best to create, organize and disseminate the vast amount of data that computerized database systems like CMMS inevitability create. In addition, inevitably the added workload will be required without additional staff. To achieve this, one must make sure that any data collected is integrated with the original database. In this way, the investment in building asset databases is leveraged across the many interfaces and platforms. Techniques to push out this data and take back updated machinery health data is what this paper will discuss and provide specific examples of doing this in practice. Submitted by Electrophysics Corp.

Itron Selected By CenterPoint Energy As AMI Technology Provider

5/15/2008 2:31:34 AM

Itron Inc. announced recently that it has signed an agreement with CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s electric transmission and distribution utility for deployment of OpenWay advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) technology in the Houston area

Anderson Power Products Offers High Performance SBConnector Series

5/15/2008 12:58:49 AM

Anderson Power Products (APP), a leader in high power interconnect solutions, offers a new addition to its increasingly popular dual pole, SBConnector Line. The High Performance SBConnector Series is made of a high performance PBT material and was created specifically for customers with applications that must perform in harsh environments

World's First Transmission Voltage Superconductor Cable Energized In LIPA's Power Grid

5/14/2008 2:10:00 PM

Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) and American Superconductor Corporation recently announced the operation of the world's first high temperature superconductor (HTS) power transmission cable system in a commercial power grid.

Pilot Project Offers Insight Into Impact Of Electricity Deregulation

5/14/2008 1:59:00 PM

A pilot effort by six Texas communities to bring lower electricity rates to residents received a tepid response from electricity providers, demonstrating how deregulation and current state law is not benefiting all Texans.

Wind Energy Could Produce 20 Percent of U.S. Electricity By 2030

5/14/2008 1:48:00 PM

The U.S Department of Energy (DOE) recently released a first-of-its kind report that examines the technical feasibility of harnessing wind power to provide up to 20 percent of the nation's total electricity needs by 2030.

Hendrix Wire & Cable Offers 34.5 kV TRXLP-Insulated Underground Cable

5/14/2008 1:35:00 PM

Hendrix Wire & Cable, a premier provider of high quality overhead and underground power distribution products for over 50 years, announces its offering of 34.5 kV TRXLP-insulated medium voltage cable for applications in the wind power industry.

White Paper: S&C PureWave DSTATCOM Distributed Static Compensator

4/17/2008 9:59:00 AM

Reactive power is essential to maintain and control voltage in ac electrical systems. The ability to meet the demand for rapid changes in reactive power prevents instability, voltage sags, even voltage collapse...and the resultant outages to generation facilities, transmission and distribution equipment, and connected loads of industrial, commercial, and residential power users. Newer technology, such as the S&C PureWave DSTATCOM Distributed Static Compensator, offers a better solution to voltage stability problems

Datasheet: ThermaCAM GasfindIR-LW Infrared Camera

3/5/2008 5:47:00 PM

FLIR's new ThermaCAM GasfindIR-LW infrared camera can sense sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), the "greenhouse gas" with an estimated atmospheric lifetime of 3,200 years

Datasheet: ThermaCAM T400 Infrared Camera

3/5/2008 5:39:00 PM

The new ThermaCAM� T400 is the most innovative, feature rich infrared camera available. FLIR's new FUSION fuctionality allows for easier indentification 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

Brochure: ThermaCAM P640: High Definition Infrared Camera

3/5/2008 5:28:00 PM

The P640 infrared camera/thermal imager sets a new standard for professional thermographers in any industry. Boasting a 640 x 480 detector array and 307,000 pixels, the P640 is the first High Definition infrared camera/thermal imager for commercial users

Application Note: PureWave UPS System - Total Power Protection For High-Density Data Centers

3/3/2008 2:45:00 PM

The large-scale, medium-voltage PureWave UPS System is ideal for meeting Tier III and Tier IV electrical requirements as well as Class A and Class B cooling requirements. Its robust design can easily power the motor loads of a cooling system

Utility Network Design and Data Management: Autodesk Utility Design and Autodesk Topobase

3/26/2008 2:18:00 PM

Executive White Paper

Why Develop with Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise Technology?

3/26/2008 2:11:00 PM

Executive White Paper

AutoCAD Map 3D and Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise: Powerful, Affordable, Open GIS

3/25/2008 3:00:00 PM

Technology White Paper

Mashup Google with Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise

3/25/2008 2:53:00 PM

Technology White Paper.

IEEE Standards

2/28/2005 10:25:00 AM

The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) is a leading developer of global technology standards for today's industry, particularly for information technology, telecommunications and power and energy.

NYPA Trustees Authorize $7M In Funding To Strengthen Cyber Security Of Power And Transmission Assets

12/18/2008 7:02:00 AM

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) trustees recently authorized $7M in funding to enhance the cyber security of NYPA's power generation and high-voltage transmission facilities to meet new requirements of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

N.Y. Power Authority To Expand Role In EPRI Environmental Programs

12/18/2008 12:37:00 AM

The New York Power Authority (NYPA), the nation's largest state-owned electric utility, is expanding its participation in the Electric Power Research Institute's (EPRI) Environment Sector Programs

Pure Solar Power In Sun-Drenched Southern Spain - With Help From ABB's System 800xA

12/14/2008 6:40:00 AM

Europe's first large-scale solar energy plant - the 100 megawatt Andasol I and 2 in the Sierra Nevada of southern Spain - opens up a new era in renewable emissions-free power generation. ABB's market-leading and award-winning Extended Automation System 800xA will control this innovative new process

United Natural Foods Extends Environmentally Responsible Initiatives With Installation Of Largest Solar Electric System In New England

12/13/2008 12:34:00 AM

Furthering its commitment to Environmentally Responsible Initiatives, United Natural Foods, Inc. along with Solar Works, Inc. and the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF), recently held a dedication ceremony for the installation of the largest solar electric system in New England

3-In-1 Pancake Filter

12/1/2006 2:52:00 PM

The 75FFP100NL by North Safety Products is a NIOSH approved flexible filter offering P100 protection and 3-in-1 nuisance-level odor relief from organic vapors, acid gases and ozone

Maysteel LLC - Electrical Distribution Systems

1/30/2008 1:25:00 PM

Maysteel LLC is a Wisconsin-based company specializing in cost-effective products and services that allow our customers the world over to maintain efficiency, improve capacity, and properly utilize electrical distribution systems