Energy & Power Management articles from October 2005

Energy & Power Management archives from October 2005

The winds of change: the more things change the more they stay the same.(Hurricane Katrina 2005)(Editorial)
October 1, 2005... A few weeks back, Joe Kelley was proudly telling me about the backup and emergency power systems at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. Like a proud parent, he sent me photo after photo so that we could evaluate the application for...

Wrangling over Kyoto: reader cites Canada as an example for U.S. policymakers.(YOUR LETTERS: OUR READERS SPEAK OUT)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2005... The EEI took a stand on the viability of Kyoto as a mechanism for emissions reduction and on its potential affect on the nation's economy. We expected that at least a few readers would want to communicate a differing position. Below is one such...

GridWise and the Energy Policy Act of 2005: the policy initiatives intersect.(electricity reliability)
October 1, 2005... The Energy Policy Act of 2005 identifies electricity reliability as one of several areas to receive tax incentives totalling $3.1 billion. Senator Pete V. Domenici, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee emphasizes that...

Calling 9-1-1: why Harris County can respond quickly.(Houston Emergency Center )
October 1, 2005... There is no margin of error in 9-1-1 communications. The stakes are too high to leave anything to chance. That's why Dan Darnell, a system administrator with Greater Harris County 9-1-1 Emergency Network (GHC 9-1-1), designed a dual redundant...

Convergence in the automation space: what does the future hold?
October 1, 2005... In 2000 Rockwell Automation introduced a new open standard automation protocol, Ethernet\IP (Ethernet Industrial Protocol). Despite its confusing name (it does not define a new Ethernet nor require it), Ethernet\IP was the first mainstream,...

Moore's Law tests the limits of technology: cooling issues prevent data centers from meeting "24 by forever" demands.(Uptime Institute, Inc)
October 1, 2005... With the push to install high-density equipment, such as blade servers, in computer rooms, many questions have been raised as to the room's capability to handle such heat loads and maintain "24 by forever" expectations. The Uptime...

Dimming electronic HID ballasts from advance.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: BACKUP POWER SUPPLIES AND CONTROLS)
October 1, 2005... Advance's 150-W e-Vision ballast features 0-10-V dimming interface with dimming to 60% of lamp power. Energy efficient and long lasting, the ballast's compact size (7.2 by 3.6 by 1.5 in.) enhances versatility and design flexibility. The 150-W...

Emergency lighting inverter from Controlled Power.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: BACKUP POWER SUPPLIES AND CONTROLS)
October 1, 2005... Controlled Power Company has introduced the UltraLITE Model ELU centralized emergency lighting inverter. Meeting NFPA 101 and NFPA 111 standards, the UltraLITE is considered Life Safety Equipment. This UL 924-listed Model ELU provides...

Ellipsoidal luminaire from Leviton.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: BACKUP POWER SUPPLIES AND CONTROLS)
October 1, 2005... Leviton Manufacturing Company's LEO ellipsoidal lighting luminaire is the newest addition to Leviton's line of ellipsoidal theatrical lighting spotlights. The LEO provides users with enhanced lighting quality and lighting output efficiency...

Lighting Contactor from Rockwell Automation.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: BACKUP POWER SUPPLIES AND CONTROLS)
October 1, 2005... Rockwell Automation's Allen-Bradley Bulletin 500LC Lighting Contactor is a 20-A multi-pole lighting contactor designed for branch circuits. Because the Bulletin 500LC Lighting Contactor controls a specific number of branch circuits or...

Cost Profiler from Tridium.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: BACKUP POWER SUPPLIES AND CONTROLS)
October 1, 2005... The Vykon Cost Profiler module, designed tO further help companies manage and control energy costs, from Tridium, empowers organizations to proactively manage their energy budgets, analyze rates, calculate actual costs, and reduce energy...

Chillers from York.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: BACKUP POWER SUPPLIES AND CONTROLS)
October 1, 2005... YORK International Corporation has expanded the range of its Latitude air-cooled chiller line from 260 tons to 515 tons with the introduction of new three-and four-compressor units. These larger-capacity chillers provide the highest tonnage in...

Washdown Motors from Baldor.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: BACKUP POWER SUPPLIES AND CONTROLS)
October 1, 2005... Stainless Steel Premium-Efficiency Washdown Super-E Motors from Baldor are available from 1/2 hp through 2 hp today and through 10 hp by year's end. The SSE Stainless Super-E Washdown duty motors include stainless steel housing, conduit box...

Relay Panel from Lighting Control & Design.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: BACKUP POWER SUPPLIES AND CONTROLS)
October 1, 2005... The GR 2400 Relay Panel from Lighting Control & Design (LC&D) is the foundation of the company's 100% digital solution to today's complex lighting control issues. Panels and switches daisy-chain together using cat.5 cable with R J45 connectors...

G3516C generator sets from Cat.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: BACKUP POWER SUPPLIES AND CONTROLS)
October 1, 2005... Caterpillar's 63516C gaseous-fueled continuous duty package generator sets features a gas engine control module that enables full engine control from one source. An extension of the Cat G3500C family of low-emissions generator sets, the 60...

Unit Substations from Square D.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: BACKUP POWER SUPPLIES AND CONTROLS)
October 1, 2005... Equipped with an Ethernet interface and Web server, Square D Power-Zone Unit Substations now provide simple, affordable access to power system information, including transformer coil temperatures, using a standard Web browser. The...

UPS line from MGE.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: BACKUP POWER SUPPLIES AND CONTROLS)
October 1, 2005... MGE UPS Systems Inc., has enhanced the graphical user interface (GUI) display on its line of Comet Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) with power ratings from 40 to 150kVA. The simplicity of the 5.7-in. color LCD touch screen display allows...

Coil selection program from coil company.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: BACKUP POWER SUPPLIES AND CONTROLS)
October 1, 2005... Coil Company has developed a HVAC coil selection program. The program calculates performance on existing coils and makes selections on the most efficient coils. It offers the lowest pressure drop along with the lowest cost to fill job...

Powersmiths awarded Premier Allied Partner 2005 by Rebuild America.(Powersmiths International Corp)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Powersmiths International Corp. announced the receipt of the prestigious Rebuild America Premier Allied Partner 2005 award. The award was presented to Powersmiths as one of just 24 Allied Partners to have achieved prestigious Premier status out...

TAC presents $525,000 to the City of Dallas.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Dallas, TX--TAC presented the City of Dallas with an incentive payment of more than $525,000 on August 17th, rewarding the city for reducing electricity demand. The energy reduction is the result of a $9 million performance contract TAC...

GE receives DOE contract to develop fuel cell-gas turbine system.(GE Energy )(Department of Energy )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Atlanta, GA--GE Energy has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to develop a highly efficient, multi-megawatt solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC)-based power system operating on coal. Under a 10-year, three-phase agreement with DOE...

Senator Alexander visits Sharp solar facility.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Memphis, TN--For the first time since the facility's ground breaking in 1981, Sharp Electronics Corporation welcomed Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) to its solar manufacturing facility at Sharp Manufacturing Company of America (SMCA) in Memphis...

Emerson announces business-critical continuity conference.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Columbus, OH--Emerson Network Power, the global leader in enabling business continuity, said in an August 22nd announcement that the Galaxy 2005 technology conference will be held October 12-13, 2005, at the Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, AZ....

Purdue unveils Energy Center.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... West Lafayette, IN--Purdue President Martin C. Jischke and Indiana Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman unveiled a new Energy Center at the Indiana State Fair on August 17. The new center focuses on research to develop future power sources, including...

MU researchers develop new source of energy using nanotechnology.(University of Missouri)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Columbia, MO--Researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia have developed a more efficient source of energy involving nanoscale particles that take only microseconds to create and can be developed on a surface as small as a microchip. ...

VYCON receives patent for energy storage flywheel.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Cerritos, CA--VYCON, Inc. has been awarded a patent on its energy storage flywheel by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The patent titled "Energy Storage Flywheel with Minimum Power Magnetic Bearings and Motor/Generator" covers the...

Honeywell and U.S. Army save $1.8 million at Fort Bragg.(energy management)
October 1, 2005... Minneapolis, MN--Honeywell said that is had completed a prototype cooling, heating, and power (CHP) generation system at Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, NC, designed to improve energy infrastructure, reduce energy consumption and increase energy...

Calendar: training and events.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Calendar)
October 1, 2005... October 5-9 Solar Power 2005, Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill, Washington, DC. Solar Electric Power Association. For more information, visit: www.solarpowereonference.com/. 9-12 Fall '05 Data Center World, Hilton Chicago Hotel, Chicago IL...

Gas price comparison.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Illustration)
October 1, 2005... Gas Price Comparison Breakeven Rates ($/therm) Large Office (150,000 [ft.sup.2]) 2004 Ave 1st Q-05 May-05 June-05 Boston Gas (Boston, MA) 0.9996 1.0367 0.8352 ...

Weather hedging: Chicago mercantile exchange weather futures prices.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Illustration)
October 1, 2005... Weather Hedging: Chicago Mercantile Exchange Weather Futures Prices Each Degree Day valued at $20 per contract Cooling Degrees Days HDDs Location Aug Sep Oct Oct Atlanta, GA ...

California Corrections Dept. purchases VendingMisers.(California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Malvern, PA--The State of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is installing VendingMiser devices on vending machines located in various facilities throughout California, including prisons, substance abuse treatment...

Energy Audits & related services.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Illustration)
October 1, 2005... Energy Audits &. Related Services Visit www.realwinwin.com for access to an expanded version of the Rebate Report, featuring direct links to these incentives, rebate application forms, additional contact details, and more. State...