EGSA on-peak performance
2012 Articles
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.
Year 2000: Where Do You Stand?
Year 2000 bug (aka Y2K or millennium bug) is touted as modern automation's biggest glitch. Financial impact is being bantered well into the high billions of dollars—all because two little numbers... » more
Year 2000 bug (aka Y2K or millennium bug) is touted as modern automation's biggest glitch. Financial impact is being bantered well into the high billions of dollars—all because two little numbers... » more
When is "stretching" a holiday permissible?
The test of reasonableness must be applied to every rule and policy any time a question or dispute arises in connection with its enforcement. » more
The test of reasonableness must be applied to every rule and policy any time a question or dispute arises in connection with its enforcement. » more
Controller Adapts without a Process Model
Theoretically, all information that a feedback controller requires to regulate a continuous process is contained in the process input and output (I/O) data. A PID controller can be manually tuned by... » more
Theoretically, all information that a feedback controller requires to regulate a continuous process is contained in the process input and output (I/O) data. A PID controller can be manually tuned by... » more
Rosemount Makes Patent Available to Foundation Fieldbus and HART
It always takes a little self-sacrifice and long-term vision to reach the promised land or invest in a worthwhile future.To help the process industry achieve its long-sought goal of an open,... » more
It always takes a little self-sacrifice and long-term vision to reach the promised land or invest in a worthwhile future.To help the process industry achieve its long-sought goal of an open,... » more
Brushless AC Servo Motors
Andover, Hants, U.K. —Unimotor line of brushless ac servo motors consists of three-phase, six- or eight-pole, permanently excited synchronous motors exhibiting a sinusoidal back-EMF characteristic.... » more
Andover, Hants, U.K. —Unimotor line of brushless ac servo motors consists of three-phase, six- or eight-pole, permanently excited synchronous motors exhibiting a sinusoidal back-EMF characteristic.... » more
Sounds like a triple threat
The 400 Series sound level meters challenge three traditional views of noise measurement instruments: difficult to use, awkward to record data, and not versatile. » more
The 400 Series sound level meters challenge three traditional views of noise measurement instruments: difficult to use, awkward to record data, and not versatile. » more
Dust collector
Enhancements to the Downflo II cartridge dust collector are presented in an 8-p brochure. Improved features include a bridge-free hopper, quick removal access cover, full drum indicator, and cold... » more
Enhancements to the Downflo II cartridge dust collector are presented in an 8-p brochure. Improved features include a bridge-free hopper, quick removal access cover, full drum indicator, and cold... » more
Sensor Uses 'Charge Transfer Technique'
Pittsburgh, Pa.— QProx QTM1001 is said to be the first commercially available OEM sensor to use the new "charge transfer technique." This technique uses digital pulses instead of timing constants, or... » more
Pittsburgh, Pa.— QProx QTM1001 is said to be the first commercially available OEM sensor to use the new "charge transfer technique." This technique uses digital pulses instead of timing constants, or... » more
Can you fire a steward for overstepping his authority?
Electrician Grade I Larry Todd was a tough worker for management to live with under normal conditions. When he was elected plant steward, he became more obnoxious than ever. Todd was carried away by... » more
Electrician Grade I Larry Todd was a tough worker for management to live with under normal conditions. When he was elected plant steward, he became more obnoxious than ever. Todd was carried away by... » more
Scissor lift
Details of a new scissor lift for overhead applications are the subject of a 4-p brochure. Specifications include a working height of 36 ft, lift capacity of 1000 lb, gradeability of 25%, and 60-in.... » more
Details of a new scissor lift for overhead applications are the subject of a 4-p brochure. Specifications include a working height of 36 ft, lift capacity of 1000 lb, gradeability of 25%, and 60-in.... » more
ActiveX Container Product
Anaheim, Calif.— GraphWorx32 is a 32-bit virtual ActiveX container product for Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows NT. GraphWorx32 is a fully compliant OPC (OLE for process control) Client application... » more
Anaheim, Calif.— GraphWorx32 is a 32-bit virtual ActiveX container product for Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows NT. GraphWorx32 is a fully compliant OPC (OLE for process control) Client application... » more
Intellution to 'Automate' I/O Addresses for Grayhill OpenLine Controllers
Grayhill Inc. (LaGrange, Ill.) has signed an agreement to port Intellution's (Norwood, Mass.) Paradym-31 SoftLogic control software to Grayhill's PC-based OpenLine controller. As a result, on... » more
Grayhill Inc. (LaGrange, Ill.) has signed an agreement to port Intellution's (Norwood, Mass.) Paradym-31 SoftLogic control software to Grayhill's PC-based OpenLine controller. As a result, on... » more
Plastic guard protects columns
Column Sentry protects interior structures from lift truck damage. This molded plastic product is placed in seconds using a hook and loop strap system to install two halves, wrapping the column in... » more
Column Sentry protects interior structures from lift truck damage. This molded plastic product is placed in seconds using a hook and loop strap system to install two halves, wrapping the column in... » more
PLCs Aren't Just Older, 'They're Better'
What functionality/features are today's programmable logic controller (PLC) users seeking? How are they applying PLCs? Is any other technology, such as personal computers, taking away market share... » more
What functionality/features are today's programmable logic controller (PLC) users seeking? How are they applying PLCs? Is any other technology, such as personal computers, taking away market share... » more
The 'Other' Web, It's Not Just a Spider's Playground
Web processing encompasses a myriad of products and materials that are manufactured in flat sheets or rolls. Web process industries produce many products including textiles, paper, and plastic film.... » more
Web processing encompasses a myriad of products and materials that are manufactured in flat sheets or rolls. Web process industries produce many products including textiles, paper, and plastic film.... » more
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