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May 9, 2008

 

 

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Arc Flash U: Selective Coordination, June 5



 
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  !Do you think outside the box? Send us your best Tips & Tricks
The best solutions to manufacturing problems don't always come from inside a box. They come from the experience of the plant floor workers who use their knowledge to solve thorny problems with guile – and occasionally some other tools around the plant.
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!Manufacturing reports show continued weakness
Recent reports on manufacturing showed in charts and graphs what most manufacturing professionals already knew. The manufacturing sector is continuing to have both its output and outlook battered by struggles with energy and economic issues.

 
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Is asset lifecycle management driving you round the bend?

Effectively managing and maintaining your key assets throughout their lifecycle is critical to your success. But it can drive you crazy if you don't get it right. Lawson Enterprise Asset Management can help you maximize your profitability and return on your asset investment during every stage of the asset lifecycle. Read More!

  !Raymond VP retires after four decades in material handling
Long-time member of the material handling community and former MHIA and IMMS executive James Bennett calls it a career after 43 years.
  !NC software market sees growth in 2007
The worldwide NC software and related services market grew by 7.2% in 2007 and is estimated to increase by 7.8% in 2008, marking five consecutive years with a growth rate of 5% or more.
 
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Plant Engineering's Arc Flash University is accepting new applicants!

All aspects of Arc Flash will be examined during a series of free 30-minute Webcasts on the first Thursday of the month. Regular participants will receive CEU credit. Register Today!

  !Lean, Reliable and Lubed to showcase in Nashville
Co-located shows Lean Manufacturing 2008, Reliability World 2008 and Lubrication Excellence 2008 are scheduled to feature more than 100 manufacturing experts who will provide case studies and reports. Scheduled for May 20-22 at the Nashville Convention Center in Nashville, TN, the Lean, Reliable and Lubed 2008 conference and exhibition will also offer workshops and certification exams, with more than 150 suppliers showcasing products and solutions.
  !An engineer's guide to cats
So, this is what engineers do in their spare time! They examine the idiosyncrasies of cats.
 
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Vaisala Launches Revolutionary Polymer Sensor for Dewpoint to -112 F.

The Vaisala DRYCAP Dewpoint Transmitter DMT152, featuring a new polymer sensor, measures dewpoint temperatures down to minus 112F. Patented AUTO-CALIBRATION provides long term accuracy, durability, and a wet to dry response time measured in minutes. It withstands dust, dirt and splashed water. NIST certificate and one week delivery. Applications: desiccant air dryers, glove boxes, dry chamber applications, SF6 gas in high-voltage switchgears, and inert gases where measuring very low water vapor content is required. Click Here!

   
  Products
  :Series device servers
The EKI-1521 and EKI-1522 allow RS-232/422/485 serial devices to remotely monitor, manage, and control Ethernet and IP networks.
  :Pressure transmitters
PT-500 submersible liquid level/pressure transmitters are cCSAus-certified for use in Class I, Div. 1, Groups C and D, and Class I, Zone 0, Group IIB hazardous locations.
  :Cooling and heating units
The Apex series of 15- to 25-ton packaged cooling and heating units is equipped with independent scroll compressors with individual refrigerant circuits to provide part-load operation.
 
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Orival, Inc.

Orival Filters protect heat exchangers and prevent clogging of nozzles, tubes and other narrow passages by removing dirt particles down to micron size, of any specific gravity, from once-through and recirculating cooling water systems. Line pressure powered, the filter cleans itself without external power, and does not interrupt system flow. Installs easily in any position. Available from 10 to 12,000 gpm. Click Here.

   
 
 
Plant Engineering Webcasts
Upcoming Live Webcasts

Schedule by date and topic:
6/5/08: Selective Coordination
7/10/08: Arc Flash PPE
9/4/08: Arc Flash Liability and Insurance
10/2/08: Arc Flash Research & Development
11/6/08: The CSI of Arc Flash

Arc Flash overview
PlantMail headerArc Flash University continues on June 5th with Selective Coordination. Enroll today and receive CEUs (Continuing Education Units) for attending six of the eight events! View the Arc Flash webcasts on the first Thursday of the month from now through November.


On Demand Webcasts


PlantMail headerArc Flash Prevention
Originally aired Thursday, May 8, 2008:(Available Monday, May 12)
How do you prevent arc flash? Great equipment, great maintenance, great training. It also requires monitoring the critical aspects of your plant, looking for clues that could help prevent a tragedy. We’ll talk with industry leaders on the best ways to prevent arc flash.



PlantMail headerArc Flash Training
Originally aired: April 3, 2008
The biggest variable in achieving arc flash safety isn’t your equipment; it’s your people. Making sure they are aware at all times of the dangers of electrical equipment and work to maintain their safety and the integrity of the equipment is vital. Industry experts give you a step-by-step training regimen for arc flash training.



Power Quality: Understanding Harmonics
Originally aired: June 28, 2007
Join Plant Engineering editors and expert panelists for a Webcast on Understanding Harmonics. You will come away from this event with a better understanding of the following:

-Power Quality
-Nature of harmonics
-Sources of harmonics
-Strategies to minimize harmonics
-End-user benefits to harmonic mitigation


   
Click HERE for a complete list of our upcoming live and archived on demand webcasts.

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May 20- 22 EASTEC 2008 Eastern States Exposition,
West Springfield, MA
800-733-4763
www.sme.org

May 20- 22 RAPID 2008 Conference and Exposition Disney's Coronado Springs Resort,
Lake Buena Vista, FL
800-733-4763
www.sme.org

May 20- 22 Lean, Reliable, and Lubed 2008 Nashville Convention Center,
Nashville, TN.
(800) 597-5460
www.driveyourplant.com

June 1-2 A Passion for Manufacturing: 2008 Annual Meeting & Interactive "Unconference." Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center,
Detroit.
(313) 271-1500
www.sme.org

June 2-6 NFPA World Safety Conference and Exposition Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
(617) 770-3000
www.nfpa.org

June 9-11 Sensors Expo Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Rosemont, IL
(877) 232-0132
www.sensorsexpo.com

 

   
 
 

 

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