Water pumping and booster stations are used for pumping potable water from lower-elevation areas to higher-elevation areas of a distribution system. This energy expenditure is necessary to supply potable water required for homes, businesses, and industries. Water pumps depend on electricity to run, but water pumping stations also depend on specialized instrumentation and control schemes to manage the safety and reliability of the water distribution system. Importance of the Pump Electrically...

On January 31, 2020, the first digital substation integrated with NR PCS-S products was officially put into commercial operation in Concordia, Ecuador. The project integrates NR Electric’s latest generation of protection & control products, including PCS-931S Line Differential Relay, PCS-915S Busbar Relay, PCS-221S Merging Unit and PCS-9700 SCADA system etc. Interconnection of large power grid in Western Ecuador The project adopts IEC62439 (PRP) and IEC61850 Ed2 communication protoc...

A transformer is an essential component of any electrical system. A transformer transfers electricity from one circuit to another while adjusting the voltage level. Transformers are used in a wide array of applications including power transmission and distribution for electrical facilities. The operating principle of a transformer is based on Faraday’s Law of Electromagnetic Induction. General Purpose Applications Step-up transformers can change the voltage of a generator from 13.8 kV t...

Improving safety and ensuring the continued operation of the electrical system will help fulfill the long-term mission of the facility. Protecting the employees and equipment from electrical damage is also in the long-term interest, and it can help reduce insurance premiums. The key is to understand how safety interlocking plays an important role. What is Safety Interlocking? Safety interlocking is a system that is intended to prevent forced unsafe needs during the operation Safety inte...

A large European conveyor OEM needed a reliable clutch solution for its custom-designed automated order picking/dispensing systems installed in warehouses and distribution centers. The multi-level, high-speed systems can pick 7,500 cases per hour. Each system features multiple buffer lanes of roller conveyors that utilize a stopper bar to hold items in the queue. Clutches are installed on the electric motors that raise and lower the stopper bars on each lane to release individual items in the c...

GlobalLogic has been monitoring the situation regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) since the beginning stages of the outbreak. At the time of this writing, they have no reported cases of employees with Coronavirus infection, and no GlobalLogic business operations or client projects have been impacted by the virus outbreak. However, to promote employee safety, and to reduce risk of impact to client projects, they’ve taken a number of key actions: Prevention & Reducing Risk to Employees &...

Oceanic Systems (UK) Ltd has released a brand new product, the 5720 NMEA2000® Flow Adapter Module. The Oceanic Systems NMEA2000® Flow Adapter Module is designed to report fuel flow and usage over the NMEA2000® network using positive displacement flow meters. NMEA2000® Network These high-accuracy sensors connect directly to the 5720 using IP68-rated standard Deutsch connectors. The 5720 is compatible with sensors having a single pulsed output as well as those with a two-phase q...

Aggreko, the global provider of mobile, modular power, temperature control, and energy services, has achieved a milestone of 3000 LTI-free days at its depot in Chennai, India, in February 2020.  ISO accredited depot The 100,000 sq. ft, ISO 9001:2015 accredited depot serves industrialized Chennai and southern states of India. Equipment available from the depot includes mobile and modular power solutions such as generators and load banks, as well as cooling equipment inc...

Warner Electric, a major global manufacturer of mammography systems, contacted Altra Motion for braking solutions it needed for various applications within its machines. Altra worked closely with the OEM engineering team to identify and confirm the torque requirements and space limitations of each different brake application. All the brakes required reliable holding performance throughout the machine to ensure accurate mammography imaging. 4PMB-055 permanent magnet brakes Based on the detaile...

C&S Electric participated in Elecrama 2020, held at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida from 18th to 22nd January 2020. The company exhibited its entire range of products including LV Switchgear, Power Busbars, and Protection & Measurement Devices.  During the show, the company launched various new products including; Winmaster3 ACBs, and Track Busway to name a few. The stall attracted a large number of visitors from the electrical fraternity and various new contacts were made during th...

Bell housing PTO clutches are utilized in a wide range of industrial markets, including agriculture, marine, oil & gas, forestry, mining, construction, and rail. The clutches are needed to engage and disengage diesel- or gas-powered engines from driven equipment, including pumps, augers, blowers, compressors, transfer cases, and winches. Typically, bell housing clutches feature lever-activated mechanical over-center designs that require an operator to manually engage and disengage the clutc...

GlobalLogic continues the growth of its talent base in Europe. The company recently announced reaching the milestone of employing more than 10,000 digital engineers in Europe alone, marking a 70% growth of its regional talent base since 2019. Over the same two years, GlobalLogic increased its European development centers from 13 to 20. Collectively, these team members support the company's specialized digital technology programs and projects, which exceed 460 now. GlobalLogic’s recent mi...

On December 24, 2020, at 9:00 am, local time the second unit of the Kalteng-1 CFSPP project accomplished the 30-day reliability test, remarking the completion of all the tests and milestones stipulated under the contract. Previously on November 29 unit one had also completed the 30-day reliability test., During the testing time, both units operated with satisfying performance and parameters. Kalteng-1 CFSPP project The Kalteng-1 CFSPP project consists of 2×100MW CFB units that apply DEC...

Thanks to OverIT’s Field Service Management solution, running on RealWear’s HMT-1Z1s intrinsically safe devices, Italgas is now capable of bringing the digital transformation of its operations to a whole new level. At Italgas, gas distribution means guaranteeing network safety, service continuity, and system efficiency. To improve service quality and safety, increase distribution system effectiveness, and have a positive impact on the environment, the third-largest European utility...

Historically, electrical engineers have had only two choices when it came to specifying power circuit breakers: oil-filled or air. With established technologies for insulating and interrupting methods, the application of circuit breakers is sometimes an afterthought. Although the 2 kV-38 kV class of AC air circuit breakers has virtually disappeared from the scene, they still have a prominent place in the 250V-2000V class of equipment, particularly in AC and DC traction power systems. ...

DENSO Corporation and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated announced the companies’ joint efforts in developing next-generation cockpit systems. In recent years, the amount of information provided by a vehicle to the driver has increased due to advanced driver assistance functions using cameras and sensors, as well as various entertainment functions. human-machine interfaces With these opportunities for vehicle-driver communication, human-machine interfaces...

Aggreko, the global provider of modular, mobile power, has launched an interactive 3D tour that demonstrates its expertise in powering large-scale, global events like the Rugby World Cup 2019™️ in Japan. The interactive tour harnesses the latest 3D technology to develop an immersive experience that demonstrates what it takes to power global events of scale. Viewers can experience the process from generation to transmission, demonstrating the complexity of solutions required so that specta...

Providing the customers with reliable electricity while also protecting the natural environment is incredibly important to ATCO Electric (ATCO). That’s why taking every possible measure to understand the causes and impacts of outages — and ultimately, how to prevent them — is a priority for ATCO teams around the world. In 2017, following an unusual pattern of outages impacting a section of two of the company’s transmission lines in east central Alberta, the ATCO team beg...

When it comes to build an energy-efficient pumping system, the selection of the right motor control system is necessary for the pump. Pump controllers are designed to monitor flow and/or level variables and control the connected pump accordingly to efficiently maintain the levels. Line of C&S pump panels C&S Electric introduces a smart pump controller that has been designed using modern technologies Considering the need for farmers, C&S Electric introduces a smart pump contr...

Contactors and Control relays are electrically operated switches used for switching loads and for controlling the electrical circuit respectively. Generally, the medium of quenching of arc is air, so they are called air break contactors & air break control relays. Since both switches are used in the same control panel, it is confusing for people to understand the difference between a contactor and a control relay. Similarity between Contactor and Control Relay Contactor and Control Relay...

When it comes to building an energy-efficient pumping system, the selection of the right motor control system is necessary for the pump. Pump controllers are designed to monitor flow and/or level variables and control the connected pump accordingly to efficiently maintain the levels. pump controller C&S Electric introduces a smart pump controller that has been designed using modern technologies Considering the need for farmers, C&S Electric introduces a smart pump controller that has...

On December 16, 2019, DENSO gladly announced the company’s 70th anniversary. DENSO CORPORATION was born in 1949 as 'NIPPONDENSO CO., LTD.' in Kariya City of Aichi Prefecture, in Japan. The company has continued to evolve and perfect its Monozukuri processes, overcoming many difficulties. human-centric mobility society To contribute to the realization of a new, human-centric mobility society that makes everyone happy and to continue to be a company that creates new value. That is th...

E.ON has received a major order from the BMW Group: the company will install and operate one of the largest charging networks in Germany, at BMW Group locations. In the future, BMW employees and guests will be able to recharge their electric vehicles comfortably and cheaply with green electricity at more than 4,100 new charging points in the parking lots of production plants, development centers, and office locations. Around half of the charging points will be accessible to the public. The firs...

A great way to start the New Year, the Gephart Mid-South Office delivered goods to stock the Le Bonheur’s Food Pantry in Memphis, TN. Le Bonheur provides complimentary meals and snacks for families who need assistance during their hospital stay. Each month, more than 100 families are nourished from the food pantry and they are proud to say the contributions fully stocked their pantry for the first quarter.

New for SPS this year, Altra Industrial Motion Corp. will be displaying its problem-solving products at its Innovation Corner on Stand 3-270. Focused on delivering operational benefits to operators of motor brakes, leading brand, Warner Electric, will showcase solutions that meet the current and future needs of the market, informed by the challenges faced by users in the field. The products on display have been developed in response to customer feedback and rely on Warner Electric’s exten...

The Ruhr metropolises of Essen and Dortmund will remain very important locations for the E.ON Group, after the takeover of innogy by E.ON. This was confirmed by the energy company. Essen remains the energy capital of Germany and will continue to be the central location of the new E.ON in Germany. Essen will remain the headquarters of the group and of all national and international network control functions. In addition, the newly founded holding company of Germany's largest distribution network...

United Electric Controls (UEC) added ammonia and hydrocarbon sensors to its Vanguard WirelessHART Gas Detector. The benefits of wireless gas detection are that it can reduce compliance costs and improve safety by eliminating the need for wiring and terminations, reducing installation costs by as much as 80 percent, and enabling greater coverage density. United Electric Controls WirelessHART gas leak detectors reduce costs and improve safety further because they can run on a single battery for f...

Improving the quality of the electrical power improves reliability and reduces electrical costs. Additionally, it will improve their own electrical distribution system and reduce the likelihood of the utility company penalizing them for a low “power factor”. The key to improving electrical power is understanding the importance of the power factor. What is the Power Factor? Real power (also known as kW) is what powers electrical equipment and performs useful work The power fac...

United Electric Controls (UE), a pioneering producer of safety, alarm, and emergency shutdown technology, is demonstrating its line of smart switches for power industry applications. This includes its One Series electronic pressure and temperature switches with optional 4-20 mA output that replaces electromechanical switches, and its One Series Field Safety System™ for safety-critical applications. Author's quote “The power industry has relied on United Electric Controls electrome...

United Electric Controls, a producer of safety, alarm and emergency shutdown technology, has added ammonia and hydrocarbons sensors to its Vanguard WirelessHART Gas Detector. Wireless gas detection reduces compliance costs and improves safety by eliminating the need for wiring and terminations, reducing installation costs by as much as 80 per cent and enabling greater coverage density. United Electric Controls WirelessHART gas leak detectors reduce costs and improve safety further because the...