Gassing in wind-farm transformers

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Excerpt: Data indicates a high occurrence of elevated combustible gasses in cabinet style, wind-farm transformers. Studies presented here are a first step to understanding and helping solve the problem. Luke J. Parthemore /Technical Data Analyst Supervisor/Robert (Bob) T. Rasor, PE/Director of Engineering …

Illinois based wind-gear service receives $1.6 million from state to support expansion

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Excerpt: ZF Friedrichshafen AG has expanded its wind power services by becoming an authorized repair center for all legacy models of Hansen Transmissions in wind turbines. To support OEM and owner-operator turbine service across North America, the repair facility, in Vernon Hills, Ill., has received appr …

AWEA Seminar: Financing, Investment and My First Time in NY

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Excerpt: I spent four months in Ireland in college. The local girls there weren't so familiar with Ohio (they asked if it was close to where Paris Hilton lived), but they had been to New York. I'd traveled my way around Paris, London, Berlin and more, but I could not say the same. Four years later, I know I' …

Software provides early warning of impending equipment problems

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Excerpt: Proficy SmartSignal Shield 4.0, software for wind power and other industries, helps large equipment operators detect equipment problems early and avoid surprise equipment failure, thereby increasing productivity while minimizing costs. The software provides early warning of impending equipmen …

Infrared thermometer measures -40 to 1,076°F

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Excerpt: With a broad measurement range of -40° to 1076°F (-40° to 580°C), the new 12:1 Wide Range Infrared Thermometer (IRT657) is well suited for testing and troubleshooting a wide variety of systems and components. This precision point-and-shoot, gun-style infrared thermometer accurately and ea …

Safety: Making MET towers more visible

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Excerpt: Meteorological Evaluation Towers (MET) are placed in remote locations to gather wind resource data for one or two years. These MET towers vary in height from 60 to 100m (197 to 328 ft) above ground level (AGL) and are getting taller to provide the best wind data. Typically, towers under 200-ft AGL r …

An environmentally friendly industrial products catalog

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Excerpt: A Michigan-based distributor of industrial products, announces its first full-line catalog printed completely on Sustainable Forestry Initiative(SFI) Inc paper. “We’ve made significant changes to our catalog this year, including the use of SFI paper and environmentally friendly Enviroink,” …

Power-control firm offers 8 new courses

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Excerpt: S&C Electric Co. announces its 2012 schedule of CEU and PDH accredited education courses focused on giving professionals in the ever-changing electric power industry the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. Courses draw on the company's experience with topics affecting the electric-pow …

Alarm management and notification software earns certification

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Excerpt: A manufacturer of process control software has accepted the Award of OPC Certification for their TopView - OPC Alarm Management and Notification software. The company says the OPC Foundation performed a thorough certification test for TopView OPC concluding that it successfully demonstrated OPC exce …

Bolting services company earns ISO 17025 Accreditation

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Excerpt: Aztec Bolting Services announces the completion of A2LA Accreditation as an ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Calibration Laboratory. The company understands the necessity of more stringent testing and certification processes for today’s requirements.  Despite the intricate and costly undertaking, Aztec Bolting …