|
|
Around the Circuit
IEEE to Revise
"Red Book" Standard for Electrical Distribution in Industrial
Plants
When industrial plant engineers design and analyze the
electrical power distribution systems in their facilities, they often
turn to the IEEE "Red Book" for guidance. This resource addresses basic
electrical system considerations and recommends practices for planning
power distribution,
including criteria to ensure preservation of property, and information
on voltage considerations, short-circuit current calculations, and
grounding and harmonics. To ensure this reference reflects the latest
technology, the IEEE is revising 16 chapters of the Red Book, also
known
as IEEE P141, "Recommended Practice for Electric Power Distribution for
Industrial Plants." The updated standard will reflect the latest
practices and technologies, such as new fusing, breakers and other
protective elements, control systems, and communication and monitoring
methods. Discussion of these items will include their advantages and
disadvantages under various conditions. For more information, visit the
Web site.
ADVERTISEMENT
 Simple. Reliable. Accurate.
AEMC's Clamp-On Ground Resistance Tester Model 3731 provides direct
reading of ground rod and grid resistance from 0.01 hms to 1200 hms.
Operation is simple and fast; there is no need for leads, auxiliary
rods
or disconnecting the service under test. It measures leakage current
flowing to ground or circulating in ground loops from 1mA to 30Arms.
The large jaw (1.25") accommodates ground conductors up to 1000MCM. The
Model 3731 includes both an alarm function and a memory function, which
will store up to 99 field measurements. Patented design. www.aemc.com
Ohio Grants
Extension
on
Fuel Cell Initiative
Ohio Governor Bob Taft recently announced a three-year
extension of the Ohio Fuel Cell Initiative at the 2005 Ohio Fuel Cell
Coalition (OFCC) Symposium. This extension comes on the heels of two
new
Fuel Cell Initiative awards, worth a total of more than $2 million.
Created in 2002, the Ohio Fuel Cell Initiative is a $103 million
program
that aims to position Ohio as a national leader in the growing fuel
cell
industry and help spur economic growth and job creation in the state.
To
date, more than $38 million in Fuel Cell Initiative funds have been
awarded to projects across the state.
The Initiative is an integral part of Governor Taft's Third Frontier
Project, a $1.1 billion program designed to create jobs and
bring new products to market. This group recently approved $1.6 million
in operating funds for the Wright Fuel Cell Group, Ohio's Wright Center
of Innovation for fuel cells led by Case Western Reserve University.
Also
receiving funding through the Fuel Cell Initiative is Mound Technical
Solutions (MTS), located in Miamisburg, Ohio. MTS received a $600,000
Third Frontier Action Fund award by the Commission to develop,
manufacture, and market the next generation modular Comprehensive Fuel
Cell Test System.
Fluor Moves
Headquarters
To Dallas/Ft. Worth
In an effort to put executives closer to customers in
central and eastern parts of the country, Fluor Corp. will relocate its
corporate headquarters from Aliso Viejo, Calif. to the Dallas/Ft. Worth
metropolitan area as early as 2006. According to Alan L. Boeckmann,
chairman and CEO, this announcement reflects the company's strategy to
improve operational efficiency and position it more effectively to serve
global clients. "While we highly value our West Coast clients, most of
our North American customers are
clustered in Texas and on the East Coast, which can be more efficiently
accessed from the central time zone," he said. "In addition, the
Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport provides optimal travel connections to
customers in all other global locations."
The company currently has 490 employees at its California headquarters.
Of these, 210 will be reassigned or relocated locally.
Approximately 80 employees will be reassigned to other Fluor locations.
About 100 will be relocated to the company's new headquarters in Texas,
and it’s anticipated that as many as 100 employees will leave the
company.
Fluor expects to hire about 70 employees at its new location. A final
decision on location within the Dallas/Ft. Worth metropolitan area will
be made in the next several weeks. For more information, see the original
report.
ADVERTISEMENT
 Get a Rebate of Up to $50 When You Buy An
IDEAL Sure Test
Now through August 31, get a $50 rebate plus a free set of alligator
clips when you buy the Sure Test 61-165 AFCI Branch Circuit Analyzer.
Or
get a $25 rebate plus a free carrying case with the purchase of the
Sure
Test 61-058 Arc Tester. Stop by your local IDEAL distributor or visit www.idealindustries.com
for complete details.
Project Watch
Nevada
Department of Transportation Recruits Bidders for On-Call Electrical
Work
The Director of the Nevada Department of
Transportation,
Carson City Headquarters, located at 1263 South Stewart Street, Carson
City, NV 89712, is calling for bids on the "District 1 Electrical On
Call" project. The scope of work will include electrical site
inspection, troubleshooting and new installation of electrical
equipment,
including security alarm, fire alarm, and local area network
installations at various department locations in District 1 (Clark,
Esmerelda, Eureka, Lincoln, and Nye Counties). Sealed bids must be
received by 2:30 p.m. PST on June 9. To view the bid document for this
project, which is estimated at $300,000, click
here.
California Lottery
Seeks Electrical Contractors for Long-Term Electrical Services
Contract
The California State Lottery is looking for contractors
to provide electrical services for its headquarters in Sacramento for a
minimum of three years, with the option to extend the contract up to
two
additional years. With an anticipated start date of Sept. 1, 2005, this
project is open to bidders that have a current C-10 electrical license
from the Contractor's State License Board, have been performing
commercial electrical services for at least the last five years, are
able to provide electronic (AutoCAD) electrical engineering drawings,
have staff electricians at journeyman level or above to work on the
project, and have an office in California located near the Lottery
Headquarters complex. The contractor and all workers will be required to
pass a mandatory background check before work begins. All bids must be
mailed or delivered to California Lottery Headquarters, Contract
Services Section, Attn: Rose Marie Laplante-Olvera, 600 North 10th
Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 by 3 p.m. PST on June 15. For more
information, call the contract administrator at (916) 327-1321, e-mail, or view the bid
document.
ADVERTISEMENT
Buy It, Install It, Forget It!
The maintenance-free GX series automatic hand dryer is quieter and
longer lasting than competitive models. This easy to install electric
hand dryer will save your customers 90% versus paper towel costs.
Contractors can visit
www.americandryer.com for the best prices on over 40 different
models with same day shipping. American Dryer has been manufacturing
quality hand dryers for over 50 years.
Zone Exclusives
Eye on Safety
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
recently announced the recall of 69,000 circular saws made by Robert
Bosch Tool Corp., Mount Prospect, Ill. The firm has received three
reports of injuries, including one amputation, caused by malfunctioning
lower blade guards. Users should stop using the circular saws
immediately and contact
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. to receive a repair kit, which includes
hardware
and instructions for installation.
The circular saws involved in this recall include the Bosch CS10, CS20,
and CS20-XC models, which can be identified on the product nameplate
mounted on the top of the motor housing. The recalled models do not
have
an asterisk (*) in the serial number box. The circular saw uses a 7
1/4-inch blade and has a blue handle and motor enclosure, and a metal
guarding system. The name "BOSCH" is printed on the blade guard. These
tools were sold at Home Depot, Lowe's, and Menards nationwide, as well
as
independent hardware retailers and industrial distributors, from
February 2004 through April 2005 for a price of between $120 and $150.
Consumers should contact Robert Bosch Tool Corp. at (800) 856-9683
between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the Web
site for more information.
ADVERTISEMENT
.jpg) NIMBUS™ offers 190 insulated
connectors.
Configurations include single sided or dual-sided multi-tap connectors
as well as in-line or offset splicer-reducer connectors. Dual rated for
copper or aluminum conductor, the offering is UL Listed and features
removable plugs for entry port closure. Visit our web site at www.ilsco.com for additional product
information.
Shows and Events
Electrical
Apparatus Service Association 2005 Annual Convention & Expo
Don't miss this year's EASA Convention, which is
scheduled for June 26-29 at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville,
Tenn. Here's a sneak peak at the comprehensive technical education
lineup attendees have to look forward to. (For the full conference
schedule, view the conference program.)
"Electrical Generator Troubleshooting & Repair" will cover common
configurations of industrial generators, voltage regulation methods,
and how to increase profit margins by replacing rotating DC exciters and
saturable reactors with electronic static exciters. A session on vector
drives will talk about what they are, how they work, and how they can be
used as a
regenerative drive with a dynamometer. In "Whose Fault Is It? Motor or
Drive?" attendees will learn how to start determining where the
"real problem" exists, rules of thumb in working with different motor
and drive manufacturers on the same project, and how to deal with them
during troubleshooting. Register
online, download a registration form, or
visit the Web site
for more information.
PEDAC 2005
Some industry research suggests that the value of the
power electronics used in distributed and co-generation (DCG) systems
will exceed $5 billion annually within the next five years. For those
following this trend, the Second Annual International Conference on
Power Electronics for Distributed and Co-Generation, held June 27-29 in
Detroit, is the place to be. This three-day international conference
will serve an audience of decision-makers who are interested in
learning
about and contributing to the latest commercial advancements and
anticipated future developments related to power electronics for DCG
systems. Speakers will have an opportunity to present to top executives
and technical professionals of leading DCG equipment companies, as well
as key technical and management professionals in the power conversion
and utility industries, and leading researchers from industry, academia
and government laboratories. For more information, download the registration
form, view the conference
schedule, or visit the Web site.
West Coast
Energy
Management Conference
Touted by event planners as the largest energy
conference and technology expo in California designed specifically for
business, industrial, and institutional energy users, the West Coast
Energy Management Congress (EMC) will be held June 28-29 at the San
Diego Convention Center. Explore promising new technologies, compare
energy supply and alternative energy options, and learn about
innovative
and cost-conscious project implementation strategies at this
multi-track
conference, sponsored by the Association of Energy Engineers and
others.
Conference registration includes free admission to the companion
exposition, a copy of the conference proceedings, as well as tickets to
the conference attendee luncheon functions. Free workshops on a variety
of topics will also be held in the West Coast EMC exhibit hall. Review
the conference
agenda, or visit the Web
site.
ADVERTISEMENT
 Caterpillar® 24 Volt
Generator Set Start Module
Caterpillar's Generator Set Start Module provides up to 1,725 cold
cranking amps at 24 VDC to assist and back up a generator set's
starting
batteries. Redundant starting power is supplied directly from the
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) output, providing a healthy and
continuous power source that does not require replacement.
www.cat-electricpower.com
or 1-800-947-6567
Thermal Solutions
2006 Call for Papers
If you want to be part of the largest gathering of
infrared thermographers in the world, Snell Infrared is looking for
presenters for its 2006 Thermal Solutions conference, scheduled for
Jan.
23-26, 2006 at the Hyatt on Sarasota Bay in Sarasota, Fla. Interested
parties should submit a brief abstract (100 to 200 words) to the
Conference Steering Committee by June 17, 2005 via mail at Thermal
Solutions, P.O. Box 6, Montpelier, VT 05601-0006 or via e-mail. For submission
details, click
here, visit the Web
site, or call (800) 636-9820.
You are subscribed to this newsletter as <*email*>
For questions concerning delivery of this newsletter, please contact
our
Customer Service Department at:
U.S. Toll Free: (866) 505-7173
International: (402) 505-7173
or custserv@newsletter.primediabusiness.com
Primedia Business Magazines & Media
9800 Metcalf Avenue
Overland Park, KS 66212
Copyright 2005, PRIMEDIA. All rights reserved. This article is
protected
by United States copyright and other intellectual property laws and may
not be reproduced, rewritten, distributed, re-disseminated,
transmitted,
displayed, published or broadcast, directly or indirectly, in any
medium
without the prior written permission of Primedia Business Magazines &
Media Inc.
|
|
.gif)
