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| Featured Articles |
Smart-Energy Consumption via an Open Ecosystem
Automation.com, March 2011
By Tony Paine
Expect in 2011 to see smart grid solutions, smart meters, and a real-time, automated, metering infrastructure (AMI) to be rolled out across the country.
Boiler feedwater control
InTech, February 2011
By G. F. (Jerry) Gilman
A two element system controlling the feedwater control valve from the steam flow signal and resetting the drum level signal is able to handle some of the less difficult systems. Larger units with small storage capacity and units experiencing severe, rapid load swings, usually require three element control.
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 Magnum™ 10KT Next-Gen Switch Built for the Smart Grid!
Providing the bandwidth, 1588 timing precision and hardening required for substations of the future—today. |
Don't Neglect Energy Auditing
Chemical Processing, February 2011
By Mark Rosenzweig
When was the last time that your plant audited its compressed air system? Not properly monitoring compressed air and steam systems is foolish and can be costly.
Assemblers Go Off-Grid to Cut Costs
Assembly, January 2011
By John Sprovieri
Manufacturers have been studying their energy bills lately, and a growing number are discovering that they can save money by getting some—or even all—of their power from alternative energy sources. Solar and wind are the two biggies.
Powering Data Centers
Power Engineering, January 2011
By Christopher Johnston and Robert Bolin, Syska Hennessy
Data centers are increasingly viewed as poster children for extraordinarily large energy consumption. And onsite power generation is increasingly viewed as a viable alternative to reduce the reliance on utility-generated power for various types of building projects.
Oxy-Combustion: A Promising Technology for Coal-Fired Plants
Power, January 2011
By D.K. McDonald, et al
For more than a decade Babcock & Wilcox and Air Liquide have been developing oxyfuel technology with the goal of using it to concentrate CO2 from pulverized coal-fired power plants and achieve up to 90% CO2 capture and storage. This technology was recently selected for demonstration as part of FutureGen 2.0.
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| Product Announcements |
_thumb.jpg) ASI releases EZ Jump Terminal Blocks for PV applications
The complete line of DIN rail mounted IEC terminal blocks are rated at 1000V DC for solar photovoltaic (PV) applications.
Tridium announces OpenADR Simple Client Driver for NiagaraAX
This software driver is based on OpenADR specification 1.0, and enables communication between NiagaraAX Hosts and Utilities, allowing ISO's and Aggregators to support Automated Demand Response Programs.
 MatrikonOPC releases OPC server for NEG Micon Turbine Controller
The OPC Server supports a variety of popular NEG Micon Wind Turbine Controllers, enabling users to integrate them with other automation components in the enterprise.
 NI adds gateway and voltage/RTD node to Wireless Sensor Network
The NI 9792 is a programmable gateway that can communicate with measurement nodes as well as other hardware through a variety of open communication standards. The NI WSN-3226 allows RTD and potentiometer measurements.
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| Resources |
IEEE 1901 broadband over power line standard published
Sponsored by the IEEE Communications Society, this globally recognized BPL standard is designed for use in a wide range of applications including smart energy, transportation and Local Area Networks (LANs).
WAGO releases free Solar Positioning Function
SPFB increases concentrated solar arrangement efficacy by enabling dynamic solar mirrors to track the sun’s arc within +0.02° via WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM.
ABB publishes SensyTemp sensors brochure
Four-page, full-color illustrated brochure describes SensyTemp TSH200 series of temperature sensors designed for temperatures of 600°C to 1800°C (1112°F to 3272°F).
HART Foundation Releases HART 7 DDL Update
DD-IDE Version 4.0 supports the HART enhanced Device Description Language (DDL) Specification, HART 7 and the development of Device Descriptions (DDs) for WirelessHART devices.
General Monitors publishes Ultrasonic Gas Leak Detector Handbook
Handbook provides engineers with valuable “how to” information for integrating ultrasonic gas leak detectors into new oil and gas installations or when retrofitting existing facilities.
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| Application Stories |
Sensonics Meet The Challenges Of Cruachan Power Station Upgrade
Process and Control Today, February 2011
SENSONICS retrofitted two static digital excitation systems at Cruachan power station in Scotland. The station can produce electricity for the grid in less than 2 minutes when demanded and the need for high integrity turbine control systems is essential to meet these operational requirements.
Exelon Enjoys Benefits of Online Transformer Monitoring
Power, January 2011
By Ishmael Rivera
Exelon Corp. of Chicago, IL, uses a Serveron Model TM8 online monitor from BPL Global to look for the presence of eight specific gases: hydrogen, oxygen, methane, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, ethylene, ethane, and acetylene in transformer oil.
Overcoming Obstacles at Plum Point
Power Engineering, January 2011
By Brian Wheeler
In August 2010, the Plum Point Energy Station started commercial operations. Over the course of four years, engineers, construction workers and five owner participants overcame numerous hurdles to complete the 665 MW coal-fired power plant.
Xcel Energy Riverside Repowering Project
Energy-Tech, January 2011
Xcel Energy’s Riverside Plant was converted from being a coal-fired facility to a combined-cycle facility firing natural gas. Fuel switching to natural gas from coal resulted in significant benefits regarding plant emissions. Emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) decreased 99 percent, NOX decreased 96 percent, and mercury was eliminated entirely.
Keeping air filters clean is the key to energy efficiency
Plant Services, January 2011
Centro Energia Teverola’s cogeneration power plant in Teverola, Italy, installed an AMS Performance Monitor system to analyze two gas turbines, two heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) and one steam turbine. AMS found that filters needed to be changed, and paid for itself.
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| White Papers |
SERCOS Energy
By Jan Schlechtendahl
Using intelligent controls, axes and components that are not necessary in current production processes can be switched off. Especially with flexible production, the energy saving that can be achieved via SERCOS Energy is enormous.
Video Surveillance Integrated with SCADA
By Control Microsystems
This paper explores the growing security requirements for critical infrastructure in SCADA industries and the capability of operators to efficiently integrate video surveillance into their existing SCADA networks without hindering communications and bandwidth to the control centre.
Ethernet Enables The Smart Grid
By Bill Wotruba, Belden
White paper shows how Ethernet-based Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems can be used to monitor and control power flowing into and out of the grid, and how Ethernet-based SCADA systems can be used to match power inflows and outflows to keep the grid stable.
An Introduction to K-Rated Transformers
By SolaHD
The "K-Factor" conveys a transformer's ability to serve varying degrees of nonlinear loads without exceeding the rated temperature rise limits.
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| Company & Organizational News |
Endress+Hauser Opens Two More Training Centers
The training centers, in Mobile, Alabama, and Matthews, North Carolina, teach fundamental, theoretical, and practical knowledge about instrumentation and application technology.
Nearly One-Fifth Of U.S. Coal Fleet Could Retire By 2020
Pipeline & Gas Journal, February 2011
ICF International’s latest Energy Outlook reports that new regulations being developed by the Environmental Protection Agency will affect U.S. energy markets over the next 20 years and projects that nearly 20% of the coal fleet could retire in response to new air, waste, and water regulations over the next 10 years.
EU Vote Sparks Competitive Concerns
Chemical Processing, February 2011
The same benchmark will apply to manufacture of a given product, regardless of whether coal or natural gas serves as fuel. This will put coal-fired installations at a considerable disadvantage, even if state-of-the-art production technology is used.
Energy consumption projected to increase by 44 per cent from 2006 to 2030
International Power Engineer, January 2011
Rapid increase in energy consumption in the developing world will be the key driver of growth for the global energy market. China is becoming the world’s largest energy consumer. Huge demand for power will come from Africa and India as well, thanks to the development and electrification in rural regions.
Industrial Video and Control Acquires Longwatch
Longwatch is a developer of video management software for industrial automation and process control applications. IVC will maintain the Longwatch brand and operate the company as a division of IVC.
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| Project News |
ABB to supply ultrahigh-voltage transformers to China
ABB will design, supply, install and commission 800 kilovolt (kV) ultrahigh-voltage direct current (UHVDC) transformers for the Nuozhadu-Guangdong transmission system.
Improving efficiency and cutting emissions with gas turbine technologies
Oil and Gas Engineer, January 2011
GE is shipping two Frame 6B gas turbines for one of the largest cogeneration facilities in Portugal, Galp Energia's Matosinhos cogeneration plant near Porto. Replacing older oil-fired technology at the site, the gas turbines will increase the plant's efficiency and reduce its environmental impact.
HPI to upgrade gas turbine in Guatemala
HPI will upgrade the control system and instrumentation of a Pratt & Whitney Twin Pack (FT4) aero-derivative gas turbine engine with a ControlLogix PLC.
Emerson to supply Fisher valves to nuclear plants in China
The valves will be used for applications in the plants’ nuclear islands and in their passive residual heat removal system.
Honeywell to upgrade controls at Sasol Power Plant in Germany
The upgrades to the DCS and PLCs include the installation of Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) and Safety Manager.
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| Featured Training |
Boiler Control Systems Engineering (ES15)
April 11, 2011 - April 13, 2011
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
This course covers boiler components and their purpose. Additionally, the course explains the ISA symbols used in boiler control, how to identify the engineering and control of boilers using these symbols, and a method of presenting the engineering.
Burner Management Systems Engineering Using NFPA Code 85 and ANSI/ISA77 Standards (ES16)
April 14, 2011 - April 15, 2011
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
This course covers the safe start-up, monitoring, and shut-down of multiple burner boiler furnaces. It also discusses causes of furnace explosions and the relationship between burner management systems and boiler control systems.
Transducer/Transmitter Installation for Nuclear Safety Applications Using ANSI/ISA-67.01.01 (IC67)
May 19, 2011 - May 20, 2011
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
This course will cover the ANSI/ISA-67.01.01 standard relating to the installation of transducers for nuclear safety-related applications. The course emphasis will be a review of established requirements and recommendations for the installation of transducers and auxiliary equipment for nuclear applications outside of the main reactor vessel.
Workshop on Permitting Changes Under Clean Air Act Regulations
The Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) will hold a series of workshops throughout 2011 to provide environmental professionals with updated information on writing and submitting air quality permits, based on new and revised Clean Air Act regulations.
Online Courses for Smart Grid and Renewable Energy
The Energy Providers Coalition for Education (EPCE) offers an online course to provide training for electric power industry workers in the areas of clean energy solutions and smart grid deployment.
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| Featured Events |
HANNOVER MESSE Energy
April 4, 2011 - April 8, 2011
Location: Hannover, Germany
Leading Trade Fair for Renewable and Conventional Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution at the HANNOVER MESSE.
3rd Annual Asset Management for Energy & Utilities Summit
April 5, 2011 - April 6, 2011
Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
Get the expertise to establish your organization as the next leader in grid performance and asset management. This conference only comes around once a year; register now, as this event is sure to sell out.
PHOTON's Solar Terawatt-hours Conference Series 2011 Europe
April 12, 2011 - April 14, 2011
Location: Berlin, Germany
PHOTON, the world's leading solar publishing group, is organizing its Solar Terawatt-hours Conference Series to discuss the challenges of this quick growth - regarding silicon supply, inverter technology, production equipment for low-cost manufacturing, the financing of innovative technologies and the integration of solar into the utility landscape.
Distribution Automation 2011
April 27, 2011 - April 28, 2011
Location: New York, NY, USA
Distribution Automation 2011 will be the first event to dedicate two days exclusively to Distribution Automation alone, bringing together utilities and regulators from across the country to discuss practical and innovative solutions for establishing optimal investment and management strategy for a cost effective, intelligent grid.
Windpower 2011
May 22, 2011 - May 25, 2011
Location: Anaheim, CA, USA
WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition brings together thought leaders, industry experts, and investors, and is like no other wind industry trade show in the world. WINDPOWER combines education, exhibition, and networking to capture the energy of the rapidly expanding wind market, creating a venue for business, and bold, forward-looking action.
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