A line of direct-air coolers is ready for work cooling electronics in diverse outdoor applications. The Direct Air Cooling System (DACS) is a cost-effective alternative to closed-loop coolers for a wide range of applications says the developer. Using quiet fans, enclosures equipped with a DACS cooling unit draw filtered ambient air into the enclosure to […]
Transducer-switch makes high-current loads easy to monitor
The ATS Current Sensing Switch and Transducer is a one piece solution that combines a limit alarm with an analog output signal transducer to monitor produced or consumed ac current up to 1,200A, while magnetically isolating outputs and inputs to maximize safety. The innovative and patent-pending rotary switch makes it easy for users to set […]
A better way to apply high-viscous and semi-solid materials
Is it possible to find a faster, easier and more efficient way to handle sensitive and high-viscous liquids, pastes and semi-solid products? Yes, it is. The recently launched PowerbagPress (pat. pending) combined with Fluid-Bag’s flexible IBCs bring considerable savings, simplifies daily handling and application of difficult products such as adhesive resins and epoxy bonding pastes. […]
NREL plans super computer for simulations, material, bio-chem studies
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has selected HP and Intel to provide an energy efficient, high-performance computer (HPC) system dedicated to energy-systems integration, renewable-energy research, and energy-efficiency technologies. The $10 million HPC system will reside at the Energy Systems Integration Facility (ESIF), under construction on the Golden, Colorado, campus. The computer will expand NREL’s […]
Drawout molded-case circuit breakers come with switchboards
A diversified industrial manufacturer says it has introduced a circuit-breaker maintenance product that provides completely front-accessible and front-connected equipment with ease of maintenance, enhancing productivity and operational uptime while minimizing the total footprint of distribution equipment. The new two and three pole, molded-case circuit breakers (MCCBs) come in a mechanical drawout design in panelboards […]
Combo gearbox-generator set for unveiling at Husum
A generator manufacturer from Finland says you’re invited to see how it is lowering the cost of energy. At the Husum WindEnergy 2012 show, it will unveil its 3 MW FusionDrive at the company stand on: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 At 1:00 pm In Stand 2F06. Sandwiches and drinks will follow. The drive, a combination of […]
Bolting company celebrates 25th anniversary
Aztec Bolting Services commemorated the 25th anniversary of its opening with a company-wide celebration on Sept. 14. The event included two days of training sessions that focused on strategies of continued growth of building for the future. The company says the anniversary is a testament to the company’s vision and commitment of providing quality and […]
10-kW battery pack (and more) ready for home power
A developer of advanced lead-carbon PbC batteries and energy storage systems says it has signed a project specific Letter of Intent with privately-held Rosewater Energy Group, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The LOI lays out a strategy to create and market a variety of energy storage and conversion products for the high-end residential market. Under […]
Heavy-duty fuse clip for high voltage fuses
A provider of fuse holders is expanding its range to include a fuse clip for heavy-duty performance. The CSO fuse clip for 10.3 x 38 mm or 10.3 x 85 mm fuses, is suitable for applications with voltages up to 1,500 Vac and Vdc, and currents to 32A. The fuse clip’s characteristics meets or exceeds […]
The beauty and secrets of capitalism
Capitalism takes a lot of knocks in an economic downturn because detractors credit the resulting pain to the system. They ignore that well meaning government decrees are usually the root cause of many problems. When people feel disadvantaged, they easily ignore the system’s tremendous upside. George Gilder is not one to ignore the distinct and […]
The beauty and secrets of capitalism
Capitalism takes a lot of knocks in an economic downturn because detractors credit the resulting pain to the system. They ignore that well meaning government decrees are usually the root cause of many problems. When people feel disadvantaged, they easily ignore the system’s tremendous upside. George Gilder is not one to ignore the distinct and […]
Safety vest has lots of specialty pouches
A safety equipment manufacturer has announced the addition of the military-inspired, workplace-desired, Arsenal 5510 Industrial MOLLE Vest and Arsenal Modular Pouch System. The new 5510 Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) vest features 3M Scotchlite reflective material with horizontal Pouch Attachment Ladder System webbing for ergonomically carrying tools and equipment using the Arsenal Modular Pouch System. “Belts, bags and boxes get […]
U.K. Engineering firm pics U.S. FEA software
A developer of multidiscipline simulation software says P/A Engineering, a U.K.-based engineering consulting company, has selected MSC Nastran and Patran to simulate complex composite components for the aerospace industry. P/A Engineering has an extensive background in structural analysis of large aircraft. Working with OEMs, their suppliers and Supplemental Type Certificate holders, P/A Engineering offers a […]
Custom fit covers for storage or transport
Transhield custom-fit covers are said to be a superior alternative to heavy, expensive tarps or conventional hand wrapping. The material is a unique combination of shrink wrap and fabric that provides premium protection for wrapping products for transportation or storage. This material is made into custom fit covers, tailored to fit an application. The covers […]
Magazine Fortune China names that country’s top ten innovators
Fortune China, the Chinese language version of the global business magazine, honored 25 companies for innovation in its Aug. 13, 2012 issue. Sixteen firms were new to the list in 2012. The top five include the online media company Tencent Holdings Ltd., SAIC Motor Corporation, SANY Heavy Industry, the web services company Baidu Inc., and China […]
Turbine prices down, productivity up, in B.C.
Wind energy is a cost-competitive and clean choice to supply the significant amounts of new electricity the province will require due to increased industrial development. The cost of developing clean wind energy has dropped significantly in the past three years while technology improvements have increased productivity, an analysis by GL Garrad Hassan has found. The […]
An honest response to Robert Bryce and other wind critics
Give Robert Bryce credit. The Senior Fellow at think-tank Manhattan Institute (manhattan-institute.org/html/ir_18.htm) knows how to write a convincing anti-wind column. Actually, it’s quite easy: Ignore anything remotely positive about the wind industry, don’t pose obvious questions that might reflect badly on your argument, and hope the equally un-inquisitive reader never gets to the end of […]
Lightning surge protector now withstands 12.5 kA
A global manufacturer of electrical protection solutions announces a performance improvement for its Strikesorb 40 SPD product line. The products protect vulnerable electronic equipment against electrical damage caused by overvoltage events and lightning strikes. The Maximum Impulse Current specification that the SPDs can withstand has been increased to 12.5 kA (10/350 μs) direct lightning, per […]
A modest proposal: Sufficient reliable energy as a first step out of abject poverty
A recently posted video praises coal for the abundant and inexpensive power it provides. The author (Mike Roberts who recently and unfortunately pulled the video) used Pittsburgh as an example of what coal power can do. Photos from a century ago showed the city with dark sooty pall over it during, presumably, a midday shot. […]
Robots ready for outside, up-tower work
Access to a wind tower has traditionally required the use of cranes, bucket trucks, or rappelling teams. Engineers at Wisconsin-based Helical Robotics have designed another way and one, they say, streamlines the work. It uses remote-controlled, robotic devices that can scale a wind tower. These robotic platforms can be fitted with a wide range of […]
Lubricant provides greater protection for wind turbines, bearings
A recent line of synthetic lubricants are said to protect equipment from wear and corrosion under the most severe conditions. Shell says its Omala S4 GX synthetic industrial gear oil and Gadus S5 T460 advanced synthetic polyurea grease are long-life, high-efficiency lubricants that increase the productivity and profitability of equipment. Omala S4 GX synthetic industrial […]
Nordex USA Announces New Wind Farm Partnership in Nebraska
Way Wind LLC has entered into a joint venture with Nordex USA, Inc. for the co-development and later construction of a wind farm in Wayne County, Nebraska. The project was initiated in 2008 when Way Wind began securing land rights and performing wind studies. The company sought a partnership with Nordex to advance the project…
Composite Design and Manufacturing Center Opens May 6, 2011
The National Composites Center near Dayton Ohio is taking a lead in composites and advanced materials structural design, optimization, and manufacturability simulation by offering all businesses accessibility and services to this resource. The new Center opens on May 6th. Interested parties can meet the staff and partners, and learn of the capabilities and opportunities that…
New Nordex Turbine for Light Wind Conditions will be Made in the USA
Nordex USA, Inc. will debut its new N117/2400 wind turbine for the US market at WINDPOWER in Anaheim, California from May 22-25, 2011. The latest addition to the company’s Gamma Generation of turbines, the N117 is designed specifically for light wind sites, creating new power generating potential for locations across the country. With a nominal…
Reaching beyond met-mast heights with Second Wind
With turbine towers reaching beyond met-mast heights, it’s time for another way to measure higher level winds. Sound detection and ranging or sodar equipment provides a solution, says Second Wind CEO Larry Letteney. In this podcast, Letteney discusses how the wind industry now collects wind information and how that might be improved.