May 2003 

Below are listed featured articles from the May 2003 issue, Vol. 56, no. 5 © 2003 Barks Publications, Inc. ... see also May 2003 departments and columns.

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• Testing and fundamentals dominate convention agenda - EASA's annual event will offer a mix of diagnostics and repair basics ... By Kevin Jones, EA Senior Editor

• Beyond the basics in the City by the Bay - What to see (and eat) in San Francisco ... By Erik S. McMahon, EA Special Correspondent

• How maintenance adds to the brew - Wind power, cogeneration, recycled energy, and enlightened employee relations have contributed to this microbrewery's growth ...By Megan E. Satrom, EA Special Correspondent

• 'Verifying' motor efficiency - The difference between full load efficiency and nameplate  With trilingual summary...By Richard L. Nailen, P.E., EA Engineering Editor

• Laser sensing for industrial systems - Laser photoeyes gain more respect ... By David P. Tryling, EA Electronics Editor

• Does reduced system voltage save energy?  It may for certain loads, but not for integral horsepower induction motors ... By Richard L. Nailen, P.E., EA Engineering Editor

• Looking for disease before there are symptoms...   By Richard B. Elsberry, EA Contributing Editor

Accounting

• Basic controls over spending By William H. Wiersema, CPA, EA Contributing Editor

See also May 2003's Departments, columns