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August 6, 2008

 

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!Are LEDs the way of the future?
Some believe the light-emitting diodes will replace incandescent and CFL bulbs.

 
  !Feature: A systematic approach to power chain management
Managing the chain of power actually empowers business through greater reliability, operating cost efficiencies, effective use of capital, safety and risk mitigation.
   
 
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Tough Ethernet Switch Operates in Extreme Conditions Without Losing Data

The SEL-2725 is an unmanaged, Ethernet edge switch and media converter, with three or four wired ports and one or two fiber-optic port(s). Apply the SEL-2725 to build reliable, safe Ethernet networks in electrical substations, generating plants, industrial plants, and other mission-critical sites. SEL also provides Ethernet cables. Visit www.selindustrial.com/hw2725 to learn more.

  !exiderdome arrives in Chicago
Floating into Chicago's Navy Pier was a massive trade show built on an ocean barge. Operated by Siemens, the exiderdome was to stay for a week, educating customers on how to improve productivity with the latest technologies.
  !Feature: Grounding and bonding practices for hazardous areas
Determining how to classify a hazardous area is a complex, multi-step process. Many factors influence classification, including fuel types within the atmosphere, the probability of the fuel being present and its concentration, temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, ventilation and distance from the source.
   
 
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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!

  !Commentary: Power analytics increases resilience, reduces costs
Power analytics technology is helping organizations to optimally design, diagnose and manage their power infrastructure. It protects operations, increases energy efficiency and predicts when and where power system anomalies could occur in real time.
  !Feature: VFDs speed up wastewater processing
Combining closed-loop control with variable frequency drives for oxygen basin agitators makes for faster processing with lower energy consumption.
   
 
 
  Products
  :Self-powered switches
Look, Ma, no batteries. Switches use self-powered wireless technology to control lights and other electrical circuits.
  :Precision electric actuators
New motor control technology combines position accuracy with battery backup and continuous duty capability.
   
 
  :Surface-mount dc/dc converter
These compact dc/dc converters feature high isolation, surface-mount packaging and 2-W power handling capability.

 
 
 
 
Plant Engineering Webcasts
Upcoming Live Webcasts

Schedule by date and topic:
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 September 4th with Arc Flash Liability and Insurance . 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: May 8, 2008
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.



Mobility: Your Ticket to Better Maintenance
Originally aired: June 19, 2008
There are proven and reliably deployed technologies today that address the pressure on operations to do more with less. You bear the responsibility to ensure assets and facilities are productive and always available. Using mobile, you can finally realize your enterprise system's full potential with uniform, complete, and timely data that your system and standardized processes need to be most effective. Hear success stories on how leading firms have leveraged ATM-friendly mobile solutions to improve the company’s bottom line. In this session, you'll learn how mobile enables organizations to:

• Increase "wrench time" with greater productivity and streamlined operations
•Access valuable work detail at the point of performance for higher first-time fix rates
•Increase planned work possible when capturing timely and accurate data
•Enhance reporting capabilities for best practices and compliance statements

Who should attend:
-Management responsible for field service, plant and facilities management
-IT who support field service, plant and facilities management
Speakers: Bob Vavra, Editor, Plant Engineering Joe Granda, Executive Vice President, Syclo 


   
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