Electrical Apparatus
Featured articles July 2009

  • Basic control circuits, page 17 - from the July 2009 Electrical ApparatusControls and Control Systems  - Concerns about basic motor control circuits: A close examination reveals details both complex and controversial
    By Richard L. Nailen, P.E., EA Engineering Editor
     
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  • Automation peripherals, page 22 - from the July 2009 issue of Electrical Apparatus magazineDigital Electronics - Automation peripherals: There’s nothing at all peripheral about these essential components.
    By David P. Tryling, EA Electronics Editor
     
     
     
  • Electric Power Conference, page 24 - from the July 2009 Electrical ApparatusTrade Shows   - Power: electrical and political  ...Conference attendees seek best political and economic positioning
    By Elizabeth Van Ness  
     
     

  • Unexpected disasters, page 30 - from the July 2009 Electrical ApparatusSafety and Health  -   Are you ready for an unexpected disaster? The consequences of not having a plan can be dire.  
     By Richard B. Elsberry, EA Contributing Editor
       


  • Accounting  -  Onward and upward in a down economy: Avoid across-the-board cuts, which can imperil profitable enterprises 
    By William H. Wiersema, CPA, EA Contributing Editor 

Departments and Columns

  • The July 2009 Electrical ApparatusEditor's Comment  Read in summer? Of course, you do!... Basic motor control: complex and controversial... When ‘peripherals’ can be essential ... by Horace B. Barks, Editor and Publisher  
     
     
     
  • Let's Solve Your Problem Air filters are not all created equal… What voltage should be used to check inter-phase insulation? … Water testing: spray or submergence? … What’s happening to single-phase efficiency? … On-site generator can drive down power factor … Can core stacking pressure be too high? …Inverter-duty wire needed for formed coils? ...Edited by the EA staff 
  • Letters   “Thermal rating of circuit conductors” [in the May 2009 Electrical Apparatus], from Tom Smith, P.E., R-S-H Engineering, Inc., Monroe, La.
  • Trade associations, professional societies and government activities  The International Electrotechnical Commission of Geneva, Switzerland, spearheads a global initiative to support global standards for the Smart Grid … Electrical Generating Systems Association identifies federal power generation spending opportunities for members …. American Wind Energy Association reports 78% increase in market for small wind turbines last year … Professional Electrical Apparatus Recyclers League reports record attendance at 2009 Electrical Safety and Reliability Conference … Underwriters Laboratories announces new UL testing for wind turbines … HVACR Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute association opposes energy bill opposes American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 … Craig Moore, of Kentucky Service Co., Inc., and Michael Tate of P&H Minepro Australasia elected as regional directors for EASA (Electrical Apparatus Service Association) … Alden Research Laboratory, CDM, and John Anspach Consulting join the roster of select Standards Partners of the Hydraulic Institute …Former president Bill Clinton addresses Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries    Edited by Kevin Jones
  • Prueftechnik Alignment Systems laboratory, in the July 2009 Electrical ApparatusBusiness and financial briefs New laboratory (pictured) for laser alignment specialist Prueftechnik Alignment Systems, principals of Ludeca, Inc ... Longo enters pump repair agreement with pump manufacturer KSB… Emerson Process Management wins Lonza biopharmaceutical automation contract in Singapore … Leviton buys prefab wiring system maker East Coast Electrical Services … Littelfuse announces plans to consolidate international manufacturing operations … W.W. Grainger acquires Pacific Brands India Private Ltd. … Motorola sells Antenna/EMC Measurement Lab in Aalborg, Denmark … Swedish utility Gothenburg Energy will deploy 90,000 smart meters manufactured by GE…. Rockwell CEO says demand is stabilizing… Financial briefs - Orion Fans … Miscor Group Ltd. Edited by Kevin Jones
  • Say It Right  Higher efficiency —by how much? How percentages are used to mislead. By Richard L. Nailen, P.E., EA Engineering Editor
  • Dave McKinstry, who serves as vice president of business development and special projects for Colfax/IMO-Warren Pumps, featured in the July 2009 Electrical Apparatus EA reader profile  .Dave McKinstry, who serves as vice president of business development and special projects for Colfax/IMO-Warren Pumps, was recently awarded the Hydraulic Institute Lifetime Achievement Award. 
     
     
     
  • Standards   Underwriters Laboratories publishes changes to surge suppressor standard ...American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approves numerous standards (listed in issue), solicits comments ...Albania joins the International Electrotechnical Commission; IEC publishes numerous technical documents (listed in issue)... Edited by the EA Staff
  • Small-Scale Cogeneration Handbook, by Bernard F. Kolanowski, reviewed in the Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices, by Ramesh Gulati , reviewed in the july 2009 Electrical ApparatusNew Books ...     Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices, by Ramesh Gulati - a book dealing with creating a working environment and management planning structure favoring effective use of "best practices"...  Small-Scale Cogeneration Handbook, by Bernard F. Kolanowski -A look at two forms of usable energy from combustion of a single fuel, on a small scale, typically with outputs of 60-500 kw, using engines, microturbines or fuel cells as power sources. Reviewed by RLN 
  • Calendar In every issue and updated on the web. See our Calendar page for current offerings.
  • Utilities Duke Energy and Cisco Systems, Inc. partner in Smart Grid build-out. ... Florida Attorney General objects to rate raise proposals from Florida Power & Light ... American Electric Power purchases energy from Wyandot Solar LLC  facility.  Edited by Kevin Jones.
  • Literature Ground rods, clamps, and accessories from Galvan Industries … From The Copper Development Association, an updated and expanded Power Quality CD-ROM …Drive systems and components from Bosch Rexroth AG … Motors and gearbox products, also from Bosch Rexroth …complete set of 28 hydraulic pump standards on CD-ROM from the Hydraulic Institute
    Edited by the EA staff
  • Electrical Manager  Top financial scams ...401(k) employer matching contributions ...What to do when you run out of money ...Expert advice for job hunters...
  • Product Briefs  Interconnections from Coleman Cable … Test Instruments from Amprobe  
    Edited by the EA staff
  • Kenneth and Sue Hall, featured in the July 2009 Electrical Apparatus Mike Van Gheem of Hammond Power Solutions, featured in the July 2009 Electrical Apparatus Gino Frigo of Brook Electrical Distribution Co., featured in the July 2009 Electrical Apparatus  
     
     
     
     
     
  • Names and Faces ... Mike Van Gheem (pictured, left) of Hammond Power Solutions …Northern Power Systems’ Troy Patton …Gino Frigo (center) of Brook Electrical Distribution Co. …John Wood Group PLC’s Cinzia De Santis and Phil Ley …Ice Energy’s John McGee (right)    Edited by Bill O’Leary
  •  Training Briefs Announcements of workshops, seminars and instructional materials, in every issue and updated on the web. See our Training page for current offerings.  In this issue - Motor Technology for Repair Service Managers   Sales Staff, from Advanced Motor Tech, LLC ... Servo motor training, from Quality Solutions, Inc. .... Motor and generator rewinding from EPRI/TECO-Westinghouse and Jarsco Engineering.  Edited by Bill O'Leary
    Producers of workshops, seminars, and instructional materials are encouraged to send announcements to Training Briefs Editor, Electrical Apparatus. See Contact Us page. Certain restrictions apply - contact the editors for details.
  • Laura Fonville (left), staffing supervisor, and Cindy Stoik, human resources supervisor of ENXCO, at Windpower ’09, featured in the July 2009 Electrical ApparatusAlso in training: Wind technology job fair in the Windy City: At left, Laura Fonville (left), staffing supervisor, and Cindy Stoik, human resources supervisor of ENXCO, an Escondido, Calif.-based wind energy designer and developer at their Job Fair booth for Windpower ’09.  
     
     
  • Cy's Super Service, Motorhead and Generatorhead Comic strips
  • Classified Advertising Equipment, jobs, businesses, business opportunities and services.
  • Direct and Current   Is electroindustry nearing a cyclical trough? …Power transmission sales continue to drop …Summer electricity reliability deemed “good” … EU and EPA office equipment standards harmonized … Father and son business leaders of Karsten Moholt AS of Bergen, Norway in Air France crash … from The Editors of Electrical Apparatus.

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