ISA Unveils Plans for ISA Automation Week 2010 in Houston, Texas

The International Society of Automation recently unveiled plans for its new event, ISA Automation Week: Technology and Solutions Event, to be held 4-7 October 2010 at the Westin Galleria Complex in Houston, Texas. ISA Automation Week will feature intensive educational and applications-based technical conference sessions delivered by subject matter experts. Discrete and process automation professionals will have a chance to learn techniques and solutions for creating more efficient, productive, and economical manufacturing processes. (PRWeb Oct 29, 2009)

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Unlimited Services Launches New, User-Friendly Website

Unlimited Services of Wisconsin, the company who sets the industry-standard in wire harness and cable assemblymanufacturing, launched its new website in mid-2009, featuring Unlimited Services' wide variety of manufacturing capabilities including wire harnesses, molded cable assemblies, industrial wire harnesses, and control panel assemblies. The new site features enhanced navigation, website usability and functionality, incorporating Unlimited Services' acquisitions of Trans World Connections and Kenwood Electrical Systems product and service offerings on one site, to create a tremendous user experience and a single source supply. (PRWeb Oct 29, 2009)

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Magnalight.com Adds Solar Power Generator for Led Lights

Larson Electronics’ magnalight.com introduced a SPG366A-400 solar powered generator with integral light tower. With 400 watts of solar panel collection and deep cell gel style 366 amp hour batteries, the trailer style solar power generator and light tower can effectively provide area lighting for events, work sites and remote areas without noise, fumes or the maintenance typically associated with diesel generators. (PRWeb Oct 29, 2009)

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Gas Turbine Efficiency Introduces Automated Tuning of Gas Turbines and a New Monitoring and Diagnostics Center for Power Generation Clients

Clients will benefit from GTE’s experience in gas turbines with their new cutting-edge remote Monitoring and Diagnostics center. (PRWeb Oct 29, 2009)

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New Isolation Valves With Inert Body And Diaphragm Materials Added To Gems Family

Gems Sensors & Controls announces their new K Series inert isolation solenoid valves. Constructed from chemically inert materials such as: PTFE, ETFE, EPDM, FKM, FFKM, PEEK, PPS and PSU; the K Series of isolation valves is an excellent choice for any application requiring various levels of chemical resistance and/or sample purity. (PRWeb Oct 29, 2009)

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Diesel fumes force Sorrento Mesa office evacuation
08/23/2005

SAN DIEGO – A faulty generator poured diesel exhaust fumes into a Sorrento Mesa office building Monday morning, causing respiratory problems for dozens of workers in the building, San Diego fire officials said.

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20050822-1106-bn22fumes.html
(via signonsandiego.com)

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Tiny British Isle Gets Diesel Generator Set
08/24/2004

Ironically for a community that has pioneered renewable energy – until the wind proved too much for its wind turbine – it has been left dependent on one 25kw diesel generator, providing rationed power from 7.30am to midnight.
Now thanks to a lottery fund grant of just under £200,000, for the first time the Foula Electricity Trust will soon be able to provide a reliable and affordable electricity scheme across the island, 20 miles west of Shetland.

At last the lights will stay on for Foula’s 32 folk
(via The Herald)

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It Will Be a Close One
08/12/2004
Looks like the hurricane might just barely miss us here in Miami. Maybe.

This is the biggest evacuation ordered since 1999, when Hurricane Floyd brushed Florida's east coast and prompted officials to urge about 1.3 million to evacuate, a record for the state.

800,000 in Charley's Path Told to Flee
(via Yahoo! News)

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Cleveland Still Working to Deal with Fallout from Power Outages
08/04/2004

Municipally owned Cleveland Public Power improved its ability to generate emergency power for the water system. Ciaccia said CPP failed to provide the backup power during the blackout. The water division also has rented one backup generator at a cost of $500,000 a year until permanent generators are installed.

Cleveland water system is improved but still vulnerable
(via Ohio News Network)

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Verizon Uses Diesel Genset to Reduce Call Drops during Power Outages
08/03/2004

As he watched cellular towers become overloaded and unable to handle all the sudden demand, he heard the emergency generator kicking in.

"We went, 'Uh oh,' and knew we had some serious work ahead of us," he recalled.

Verizon dials up power in case of a big blackout
(via Detroit Free Press)

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Genset Extension in India
07/15/2004

The suppliers of diesel generator sets have been given extension to comply with the noise and emission limits, as stipulated under the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986. In a Notification issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, the suppliers of genset diesel engines, having capacity of up to 19 KW, will now be required to implement the emission limits by July 01, 2005, whereas the suppliers of genset diesel engines, having a capacity of more than 176 KW up to 800 KW will have to comply with the emission limits by November 01, 2004.

Extension Given to Suppliers of Diesel Gensets to Comply with Emissions Norms
(via the Press Information Burea of India)

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Diesel Genset Orders Up in China
07/12/2004

MHI has also started a joint venture with Shanghai Diesel to set up a factory to manufacture turbo charger for diesel engine in March. Other MHI factories in China include an air-conditioner compressor plant in Qingdao and an injection moulding machinery plant. The plant has also seen growth in orders for its generator sets, due to the shortage of electricity supply in China.

Mitsubishi set for good growth with steady industry orders (via The Star Online)

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Siemens wins $200 million NY power cable contract
posted on July 22, 2005 10:08:00 am
Siemens AG has been awarded a $200 million contract to manufacture an underwater link to supply power from New Jersey to Long Island.

Iberdrola profits up despite domestic difficulties
posted on July 22, 2005 08:37:00 am
Spanish electricity company Iberdrola has posted a 12.5% increase in profits for the first half of the year despite experiencing severe difficulties in its home market.

Unocal reaffirms Chevron backing after improved bid
posted on July 21, 2005 01:57:00 pm
After a prolonged period of deliberation, Unocal has broken the silence to reaffirm its endorsement of Chevron's takeover offer for the company after the US energy titan finally broke ranks to increase its buyout offer.

El Paso Electric records a loss in second quarter
posted on July 21, 2005 01:22:00 pm
Texas headquartered US utility El Paso Electric has reported a net loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 of $4 million, which it said was due to refinancing costs.

Oneok to explore selling oil and gas production assets
posted on July 20, 2005 11:22:00 am
Natural gas distributor Oneok Inc. has revealed that it is considering selling its oil and gas producing assets in order to reduce debt built up from its $1.35 billion acquisition of the natural gas liquids businesses from Koch.