EGSA on-peak performance
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Founded in 1965, the Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA) is the world's largest organization exclusively dedicated to On-Site Power Generation. EGSA is comprised of 700 companies around the world that make, sell, distribute, and use On-Site Power generation technology and equipment, including generators, engines, switchgear, controls, and much more.
The Association's vision is to provide an environment where On-Site Power Generation industry experts unite and share knowledge to drive the industry to higher levels of service and performance.
Workplace injuries and illnesses drop to lowest rate on record
The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that on-the-job injuries and illnesses in 1996 dropped to the lowest rate on record, with employers reporting a 5% decrease in the number of work-related... » more
The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that on-the-job injuries and illnesses in 1996 dropped to the lowest rate on record, with employers reporting a 5% decrease in the number of work-related... » more
Temperature Switches
Round Rock, Tex. —PR Series temperature switches are hermetically sealed and certified to UL and CSA standards. Temperature ranges are from –50 to 500 °F with a deadband of 11 °F. Setpoints are fully... » more
Round Rock, Tex. —PR Series temperature switches are hermetically sealed and certified to UL and CSA standards. Temperature ranges are from –50 to 500 °F with a deadband of 11 °F. Setpoints are fully... » more
When to clamp down on too much "socializing"
Veteran Engineer Charley Hoffskin liked his liquor. When he appeared flushed and unsteady in the hospitality room at an industry trade show one evening, Hoffskin's supervisor, Project Leader Bill... » more
Veteran Engineer Charley Hoffskin liked his liquor. When he appeared flushed and unsteady in the hospitality room at an industry trade show one evening, Hoffskin's supervisor, Project Leader Bill... » more
Plasma cutting
A 6-p brochure details a broad line of seven manual plasma cutting systems with capacities from 1/4 to 1 1/2-in. mild steel. The patented nozzle shield design allows drag cutting at full power for... » more
A 6-p brochure details a broad line of seven manual plasma cutting systems with capacities from 1/4 to 1 1/2-in. mild steel. The patented nozzle shield design allows drag cutting at full power for... » more
Motors plus
Stock motor catalog lists nearly 3000 products, including industrial-duty electric motors from subfractional through 1000 hp. The 140-p publication lists gearmotors, inverters, and more. Leeson... » more
Stock motor catalog lists nearly 3000 products, including industrial-duty electric motors from subfractional through 1000 hp. The 140-p publication lists gearmotors, inverters, and more. Leeson... » more
Software for High-channel Count Applications
Cleveland, O.— CIMScan is a Microsoft Windows 95/NT-based data collection control and management application designed for use with the IOTech's TempScan/1100, MultiScan/1200, and ChartScan/1400... » more
Cleveland, O.— CIMScan is a Microsoft Windows 95/NT-based data collection control and management application designed for use with the IOTech's TempScan/1100, MultiScan/1200, and ChartScan/1400... » more
Selecting Liquid Level Detectors For Tanks
How much liquid is in the tank? How much did we use today? Is it time to refill? These are common questions around a typical plant. There are many ways to determine how much liquid is in a vessel. » more
How much liquid is in the tank? How much did we use today? Is it time to refill? These are common questions around a typical plant. There are many ways to determine how much liquid is in a vessel. » more
Properly Designed Filtration Systems Keep Plant Air Quality High
With the variety of contaminants that exist in most manufacturing plants, a single type of filtration system or filter medium seldom is universally effective. » more
With the variety of contaminants that exist in most manufacturing plants, a single type of filtration system or filter medium seldom is universally effective. » more
ISA, IEC Fieldbus Committees Chair Joins ARC
Dick Caro, chair of the Fieldbus standards committees, recently joined Automation Research Corp. (ARC) as vice president. Before joining ARC, Mr. Caro was senior manager at Arthur D. Little Inc.... » more
Dick Caro, chair of the Fieldbus standards committees, recently joined Automation Research Corp. (ARC) as vice president. Before joining ARC, Mr. Caro was senior manager at Arthur D. Little Inc.... » more
300 MHz, Dual-PowerPC Modules
Ithaca, N.Y. —The TTM610 module employs 300 MHz PowerPC 603e and 604e microprocessors. Up to 128 MBytes of SDRAM and a communications processor are on-board. These modules can be placed on... » more
Ithaca, N.Y. —The TTM610 module employs 300 MHz PowerPC 603e and 604e microprocessors. Up to 128 MBytes of SDRAM and a communications processor are on-board. These modules can be placed on... » more
Using Ultrasonic Instrumentation To Enhance Plant Maintenance
Ultrasonic technology's primary function -- to detect air and gas leaks -- plays a significant role in reducing plant energy costs and is an important part of any plant maintenance program. » more
Ultrasonic technology's primary function -- to detect air and gas leaks -- plays a significant role in reducing plant energy costs and is an important part of any plant maintenance program. » more
World-Class Inventions Wanted
Think your organization's new invention ranks among the world's top 100? If so, it may qualify to be a winner in R&D magazine's 36th annual R&D 100 Awards that have become known as the "Nobel... » more
Think your organization's new invention ranks among the world's top 100? If so, it may qualify to be a winner in R&D magazine's 36th annual R&D 100 Awards that have become known as the "Nobel... » more
Linearizer Features Smooth Output
Phoenix, Ariz.— EG&G Flow Technology has introduced a new version of its LinearLink turbine linearizer. Designed to be used in conjunction with the company's FT Series of turbine flowmeters,... » more
Phoenix, Ariz.— EG&G Flow Technology has introduced a new version of its LinearLink turbine linearizer. Designed to be used in conjunction with the company's FT Series of turbine flowmeters,... » more
Must an employee give notice when quitting?
When Pipefitter First Grade Chuck Dancer was hired by Maintenance Supervisor Bill Southern, he confided that a rotor cup condition limited shoulder movement, and that he also had a "tennis elbow"... » more
When Pipefitter First Grade Chuck Dancer was hired by Maintenance Supervisor Bill Southern, he confided that a rotor cup condition limited shoulder movement, and that he also had a "tennis elbow"... » more
Color sensors
A 6-p brochure introduces a line of color-sensitive photoelectric sensors. These sensors accurately detect extremely minute differences between up to four highly similar colors, even subtly varying... » more
A 6-p brochure introduces a line of color-sensitive photoelectric sensors. These sensors accurately detect extremely minute differences between up to four highly similar colors, even subtly varying... » more
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