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July 16, 2008

 

 

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Podcast: Implementing sustainable manufacturing



 
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  !Solar-powered manufacturing plant opens in Las Vegas
As alternative sources of power go, solar may not be the first that comes to mind as viable. However, with the opening of Ausra's solar-powered manufacturing plant – which will manufacture solar thermal power components – the potential for solar power is about to be exposed.
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!Prius manufacturing headed to the U.S.
As it shuffles its lineup to address skyrocketing fuel prices and consumer concern for the environment, Toyota moves manufacturing of the top-selling hybrid vehicle into the Deep South and suspends production of its popular Tundra pickup and Sequoia SUV.

 
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Planning to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency?

The Green Assessment tool allows you to quickly assess your company's efforts in becoming a Green organization. Simply respond to each question in the 4 key Green quadrants. You'll see how your company compares to other organizations - in a radar chart. Start the Green Assessment now.

  !Match the motor to the load for maximum efficiency
A half-loaded motor uses almost as much energy as one that’s fully loaded. According to NEMA, electric motor and generator driven systems account for nearly 70% of the electricity consumed in the U.S. industrial manufacturing sector. That translates to real dollars – a lot of them – when using that half-loaded motor. To save energy and money, optimize motor horsepower to the specific application.
  !Sustainable production commitment addresses manufacturing challenges
Companies that fail to implement real sustainable procedures – not window-dress through trading carbon credits and other similar actions – are really missing the opportunity to not just be socially responsible, but to improve the bottom line.
  !New plant propels wind turbine industry
A new multi-million dollar plant will increase the production of mechanical drives for the wind turbine industry. Investment will create approximately 350 new jobs.
  !Energy consumption: Plugging in the numbers
Some days, it takes all the energy we can muster just to deal with all the energy issues. We’re facing another summer of making the best of escalating energy costs. The issues of sustainability and energy efficiency are top of mind for manufacturers.
   
  Products
  :Ventilation system
The WeldPro self-contained backdraft hood ventilation system is configurable as a stand-alone unit or as a floor saver model.
  :Tubular heat exchanger
The Thermo-T tubular heat exchanger recovers energy from industrial processes at temperatures of up to 2,000 F, at 80% efficiency.
  :Air system analyzer
The Air Demand Analysis program monitors and charts air flow, power consumption, and system pressures during normal operation hours.
   
 
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Plant Engineering's Arc Flash University is accepting new applicants!

All aspects of Arc Flash will be examined during a series of free 30-minute Webcasts on the first Thursday of the month. Regular participants will receive CEU credit. Register Today!

 
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9/4/08: Arc Flash Liability and Insurance
10/2/08: Arc Flash Research & Development
11/6/08: The CSI of Arc Flash

Arc Flash overview
PlantMail headerArc Flash University continues on July 17th with Arc Flash PPE. Enroll today and receive CEUs (Continuing Education Units) for attending six of the eight events! View the Arc Flash webcasts on the first Thursday of the month from now through November.


On Demand Webcasts


PlantMail headerArc Flash Prevention
Originally aired: May 8, 2008
How do you prevent arc flash? Great equipment, great maintenance, great training. It also requires monitoring the critical aspects of your plant, looking for clues that could help prevent a tragedy. We’ll talk with industry leaders on the best ways to prevent arc flash.



PlantMail headerArc Flash Training
Originally aired: April 3, 2008
The biggest variable in achieving arc flash safety isn’t your equipment; it’s your people. Making sure they are aware at all times of the dangers of electrical equipment and work to maintain their safety and the integrity of the equipment is vital. Industry experts give you a step-by-step training regimen for arc flash training.



Mobility: Your Ticket to Better Maintenance
Originally aired: June 19, 2008
There are proven and reliably deployed technologies today that address the pressure on operations to do more with less. You bear the responsibility to ensure assets and facilities are productive and always available. Using mobile, you can finally realize your enterprise system's full potential with uniform, complete, and timely data that your system and standardized processes need to be most effective. Hear success stories on how leading firms have leveraged ATM-friendly mobile solutions to improve the company’s bottom line. In this session, you'll learn how mobile enables organizations to:

• Increase "wrench time" with greater productivity and streamlined operations
•Access valuable work detail at the point of performance for higher first-time fix rates
•Increase planned work possible when capturing timely and accurate data
•Enhance reporting capabilities for best practices and compliance statements

Who should attend:
-Management responsible for field service, plant and facilities management
-IT who support field service, plant and facilities management
Speakers: Bob Vavra, Editor, Plant Engineering Joe Granda, Executive Vice President, Syclo 


   
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