Lloyd’s Register Energy has released a new Guidance Note on Risk-based Inspection (RBI) of hull structures. The Guidance Note provides operators of floating units, such as FPSO and FLNG units, with information on how to develop an RBI plan which can replace the traditional prescriptive approach to inspection planning and will minimise downtime, reduce risk…
Elevance expands cleaning ingredient product line with Elevance Clean 1000
Elevance Renewable Sciences recently announced a new addition to its Elevance Clean product line to address the cleaning industry’s growing supply-demand gap for d-limonene. Elevance Clean 1000 is a high-performing, bio-based cleaning ingredient that reduces uncertainty in price and supply for d-limonene buyers, and boosts performance of d-limonene formulations, especially those used in asphalt/tar removal and…
Where are hydraulics used in a wind turbine?
The muscle that pitches wind-turbine blades can come from either a hydraulic or electric device on most turbines rated at and below 2.5 MW. But for turbines over 3 MW, the job of pitching blades more often falls to hydraulics. And hydraulics can handle more. “Hydraulics in wind turbines usually refers to the assemblies for…
elobau introduces ultrasonic fuel level sensor
elobau’s ultrasonic fuel level sensor with a 4-hole flange is frequently used to monitor diesel fuel in agricultural and construction machinery. Thanks to the compact design of the housing, as well as the 3-pin AMP plug, vehicle integration is easy. The sensor is also suited for stationary utilization for diesel monitoring In the sensor housing, ultrasonic…
New software simplifies high-speed video recording
The new VisualMARC software provides a solution that allows users to record, play back and edit high-speed video. High-speed video is recorded with up to 200,000 frames per second. In the analysis of movement and process, among many other things, they can help to document the process of filling an injection syringe, adhering 100 labels per…
6 things Gina McCarthy wants you to know about the EPA’s Clean Power Plan
President Obama and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Clean Power Plan is a “historic” step to cut the carbon pollution driving climate change. Here are six key things every American should know, according to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy: 1. It slashes the carbon pollution fueling climate change. “Carbon pollution from power plants is our…
NextGen Climate unveils new poll, swing state voters overwhelmingly support 50% clean energy by 2030
NextGen Climate recently released polling data showing that an overwhelming majority of voters in key presidential swing states support transitioning to at least 50% clean energy by 2030. In a poll conducted by Hart Research, voters in eight battleground states—particularly young voters—say they are more likely to vote for a candidate who embraces this ambitious…
LUDECA becomes approved Reliability Leadership Institute MSAT Provider
LUDECA announced that the company is now an approved “Reliability Leadership Institute (RLI) Mapped Services and Training (MSAT) Provider.” LUDECA is a provider of preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance including machinery laser alignment, vibration analysis and balancing equipment as well as software and rentals. The company’s training and services aligned with the Reliabilityweb Uptime Elements for the Alignment/Balancing (A/B) domain…
Black & Veatch: U.S. Electric Industry Report
Black & Veatch recently released its 2015 Strategic Directions: U.S. Electric Industry Report. The full report is available for download here. This report examine how electric utilities balance the frequently intersecting interests of regulation and reliability with increased customer participation in the grid. The executive summary of the report is posted here. Disruptive forces predicted by electric industry pundits…
Des-Case introduces IsoLink oil transfer containers
Des-Case has launched a new line of oil transfer containers and accessories to help maintain lubrication cleanliness, especially at transfer when contaminants can more easily invade the lubrication process and degrade equipment performance and reliability. The IsoLink Oil Transfer Container is the first oil transfer system that offers a complete best practices solution for contamination…
GE’s 2.75-120 wind turbine scheduled to make French debut
GE recently announced its 2.75-120 wind turbines will be used in a new wind farm project near Crosey Le Grand, in the Franche Comté region of France. Developed by Opale Energies Naturelles on behalf of Velocita Energies, the installation will contribute to the region’s objective of harnessing 600 MW of wind power by 2020. “Opale and…
Composite manufacturer Markos builds, launches, and delivers high speed boats
Markos, a Polish composite manufacturer, built, launched and delivered two high speed boats (RIB) ordered by Madera RIBs. The composite boats are designed to work as offshore crew carriers. Markos’ main scope of production is wind turbine nacelles, hub covers, RIBs, lifeboats, rescue boats, tenders, leisure boats, technical boats and steel elements according to EN 1090.…
Gamesa completes its first U.S. Overhaul and Life Extension program
Gamesa has successfully completed Overhaul and Life Extension upgrades to its Medicine Bow Wind Farm in Carbon County, Wyoming for wind farm owner and wind generation investor Commonwealth Bay. The upgrade package includes a 15-year comprehensive operations and maintenance agreement. The project included the application of Gamesa’s Turbine Overhaul and Life Extension programs to the wind…
Wind energy a major solution under Clean Power Plan
According to AWEA, wind energy can provide a majority of the clean power that states will need to comply with the government’s new rule to reduce carbon pollution from electric power plants, U.S. industry leaders said today, and it can save consumers money doing so. “American wind power can do this,” said Tom Kiernan, CEO…
Strong support for Clean Power Plan voiced by business leaders across U.S.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today is releasing its final Clean Power Plan, which will cut carbon pollution from existing power plants by more than 30% in part through increasing renewable energy and energy efficiency. “This is the most significant environmental policy we’ve seen in recent years, and also a huge catalyst for economic…
“Zoned Out” analyzes different approaches to wind energy zoning in four Midwest states
The Center for Rural Affairs released a report entitled Zoned Out: An Analysis of Wind Energy Zoning in Four Midwest States. According to Alissa Doerr, Center for Rural Affairs Legal Extern and author of the report, Zoned Out analyzes different approaches to zoning commercial wind energy systems in four different Midwest states – Iowa, Minnesota,…
VDMA/BWE: the German wind industry takes a breather
The figures for onshore wind in Germany show a downturn in the first six months of this year. Despite this, the trade associations predict a net additional installation for the whole of 2015 of at least 4,000 MW, which would make climate goals achievable. The manufacturers are however burdened by a boom and bust market…
ROI Calculator helps contractors save money and improve productivity
Dynamic Systems (DSI) has announced a calculator for construction, restoration, and cleaning companies that can help understand in dollars what the Checkmate Tracking Systems can do for their bottom line. In business since 1981, DSI provides bar code tracking systems for tools, maintenance, equipment, documents, work orders, and inventory. The company’s ROI Calculator allows companies to plug in…
The Clean Power Plan: issues to watch
As soon as next week, the Obama Administration is expected to release the final version of its long-awaited Clean Power Plan, an ambitious regulatory package under the Clean Air Act’s provisions that will ultimately reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, the largest single source of U.S. emissions. In a new issue alert, a distinguished…
Ming Yang ranked third in newly-installed Chinese wind power capacity
Ming Yang Wind Power Group (“Ming Yang”) has been ranked third in China’s newly-installed wind power capacity in a recent update released by the China Wind Energy Association (“CWEA”) detailing the wind power generation in China from January to June 2015. In a recent news release, CWEA detailed that China’s newly installed wind power capacity during the first half of 2015 was 10.1…