Bi-Fuel System Live Demonstration</h1> <article> <h1>Bi-Fuel System Live Demonstration</h1> <p>Sun, 19 May 2013 23:38:00 GMT</p> <p>The video below is the live demonstration that was performed at the Depco facility on May 7th. About 150 people turned out for the event. There was a morning session and an afternoon session. Each session consistend of a presentation, a live run and then a Q&A session. This video is from the morning session. </p> <p></p> </article> <article> <h1>VIDEO: Marine Generator Testimonials</h1> <p>Fri, 17 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT</p> <p> </p> <p>Cummins has a video on how their Onan Marine generators have been an integral partner for many global boat builders and boat owners over the past 70 years.</p> <p></p> <p><br><a href="http://www.cumminspowerblog.com/en/2013/04/30/what-makes-cummins-onan-marine-generators-so-popular-hear-from-the-boat-manufacturers-who-integrate-them-into-their-vessels/" title="View Original Article" target="_blank">View Original Article</a><br><br></p> </article> <article> <h1>Caterpillar's Product Link</h1> <p>Thu, 16 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT</p> <p> </p> <p>Caterpillar Global Petroleum announced the launch of Cat Product Link, a telematics solution for the oil and gas market that enables customers, dealers and enterprise users to remotely determine the location, operation and condition of connected products.</p> <p><br><a href="http://www.cat.com/cda/components/fullArticleNoNav?m=167201&x=7&id=4402551" title="View Original Article" target="_blank">View Original Article</a><br><br></p> </article> <article> <h1>Advantages Of Diesel Generators</h1> <p>Wed, 15 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT</p> <p> </p> <p>APac Energy has an article that talks about the many uses of diesel power generators.</p> <p><br><a href="http://hotarticledepot.com/advantages-of-using-diesel-generators/" title="View Original Article" target="_blank">View Original Article</a><br><br></p> </article> <article> <h1>Cummins Generators Headed for U.S. Troops</h1> <p>Tue, 14 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT</p> <p> </p> <p>The Fridley, MN Patch reports that locally made Cummins Advanced Medium Mobile Power Sources (AMMPS) generators, which are lighter and more fuel-efficient, will be shipped to U.S. Troops in Afghanistan and South Korea.</p> <p><br><a href="http://fridley.patch.com/articles/more-fridley-made-cummins-generators-headed-for-u-s-troops-in-afghanistan-south-korea" title="View Original Article" target="_blank">View Original Article</a><br><br></p> </article> <article> <h1>Lessons Learned from Hurricane Sandy</h1> <p>Mon, 13 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT</p> <p> </p> <p>The Rutgers Center for Government Services has a pamplet titled "Reflecting Upon Hurricane Sandy and the November Nor'Easter" which has Before, During and After checklists for disaster preparation and recovery, including back-up power planning.</p> <p><br><a href="http://cgs.rutgers.edu/sites/cgs.rutgers.edu/files/images/planning_and_zoning/Sandy%20PamphletWeb%20-%20from%20trish.pdf" title="View Original Article" target="_blank">View Original Article</a><br><br></p> </article> <article> <h1>Liquefied Natural Gas to Become a Key Marine Engine Fuel</h1> <p>Fri, 10 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT</p> <p> </p> <p>The ABB Group writes that with the rising cost of heavy fuel oil (HFO) and marine diesel oil (MDO), liquefied natural gas (LNG) will become a more popular alternative for dual fuel engines.</p> <p><br><a href="http://www.abb-conversations.com/2013/05/lng-to-fuel-the-future-of-shipping/" title="View Original Article" target="_blank">View Original Article</a><br><br></p> </article> <article> <h1>Natural Gas Standby Power Solutions</h1> <p>Thu, 09 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT</p> <p> </p> <p>Cummins Power Generation has a brochure detailing how advanced control technology means generator sets running on lean-burn natural gas provide cleaner, more cost-effective standby power.</p> <p><br><a href="http://www.cumminspowerblog.com/en/2013/05/03/downloadable-brochure-highlights-cummins-esb-capabilities-for-natural-gas-standby-solutions/" title="View Original Article" target="_blank">View Original Article</a><br><br></p> </article> <article> <h1>Power Outage During Final Exams</h1> <p>Wed, 08 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT</p> <p> </p> <p>The Tampa Bay Times reports that the University of South Florida suffered a power outage last week, resulting in the disruption of final exams, before backup generators restored power.</p> <p><br><a href="http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/power-outage-reported-at-university-of-south-florida/2118506" title="View Original Article" target="_blank">View Original Article</a><br><br></p> </article> <article> <h1>Diesel Engine Failures Usually Due to Poor Quality Control</h1> <p>Tue, 07 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT</p> <p> </p> <p>Ship Building Tribune says that a study of diesel engine failures revealed that a majority of incidents were due to poor quality control in the manufacture and/or the assembly of parts and not due to design problems.</p> <p><br><a href="http://shipbuildingtribune.com/2013/04/22/poor-quality-control-main-cause-of-diesel-engines-failures/" title="View Original Article" target="_blank">View Original Article</a><br><br></p> </article> <article> <h1>How a Data Center Survived Sandy</h1> <p>Mon, 06 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT</p> <p> </p> <p>Data Center Knowledge relates how the manager of a data center hit by Hurricane Sandy coped with the loss of power and how they updated their power backup capabilities after the storm.</p> <p><br><a href="http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2013/05/02/two-tales-of-sandy/" title="View Original Article" target="_blank">View Original Article</a><br><br></p> </article> <article> <h1>Power Conversion Products to Be Showcased at Offshore Technology Conference</h1> <p>Fri, 03 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT</p> <p> </p> <p>Shipbuilding Tribune reports that GE's Power Conversion solutions will show a focus on improved performance, efficiency, and sustainability, at the Offshore Technology Conference taking place in Houston, TX, on May 6-9.</p> <p><br><a href="http://shipbuildingtribune.com/2013/04/22/ges-power-conversion-to-showcase-its-products-at-otc-2013-usa/" title="View Original Article" target="_blank">View Original Article</a><br><br></p> </article> <article> <h1>The Effect of Tornadoes on Power Generation Systems</h1> <p>Thu, 02 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT</p> <p> </p> <p>Caterpillar looks at how the harsh conditions caused by close passing tornadoes, including atmospheric pressure, high winds and flying debris, effect a generator set.</p> <p><br><a href="http://forums.cat.com/t5/BLOG-Power-Perspectives/How-Does-a-Tornado-Affect-a-Running-Generator-Set/ba-p/14985" title="View Original Article" target="_blank">View Original Article</a><br><br></p> </article> <article> <h1>Auxiliary Marine Diesel Engines and Waste Heat</h1> <p>Wed, 01 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT</p> <p> </p> <p>Maritime Propulsion says that in an effort to save money, the shipping industry is turning to auxiliary engine waste heat recovery systems.</p> <p><br><a href="http://articles.maritimepropulsion.com/article/Marine-Diesel-Engine-Auxiliaries-Waste-Not-Want-Not-Principle97434.aspx" title="View Original Article" target="_blank">View Original Article</a><br><br></p> </article> <article> <h1>Power Market Outlooks</h1> <p>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:00:00 GMT</p> <p> </p> <p>Research and Markets has a series of reports that forcast market trends, regulations and the competitive landscapes for various countries' power sectors through 2030.</p> <p><br><a href="http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2dxl9k/pakistan_power" title="View Original Article" target="_blank">View Original Article</a><br><br></p> </article> <article> <h1>Facebook to Build Data Center in Iowa</h1> <p>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:00:00 GMT</p> <p> </p> <p>Reuters reports that Facebook will build a data center near Des Moines, Iowa, which may reach $1.8 billion in capital expenditures. The initial facility will be a 476,000-square-foot building, based on the same energy-efficient architecture that Facebook designed for its other data centers, and will get 25% of its power from renewable sources.</p> <p><br><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/23/facebook-datacenter-idUSL2N0D92FE20130423" title="View Original Article" target="_blank">View Original Article</a><br><br></p> </article> <article> <h1>Marine Safety Alert on Surge Protectors</h1> <p>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:00:00 GMT</p> <p> </p> <p>Marine Log reports that the U.S. Coast Guard Inspections and Compliance Directorate has issued a Marine Safety Alert on the use of surge protective devices, which carry a greater fire risk onboard vessels.</p> <p><br><a href="http://www.marinelog.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3860:uscg-issues-safety-alert-on-surge-protectors" title="View Original Article" target="_blank">View Original Article</a><br><br></p> </article> <article> <h1>EPA: Carbon Rules "on the table" in 2014</h1> <p>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:00:00 GMT</p> <p> </p> <p>Midwest Energy News says that the EPA will collaborate states to curb greenhouse gases from existing power plants starting in fiscal 2014.</p> <p><br><a href="http://www.midwestenergynews.com/2013/04/12/epa-official-carbon-rules-for-existing-power-plants-on-the-table-in-2014/" title="View Original Article" target="_blank">View Original Article</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Carnival Fleet Upgrade Will Enhance Emergency Power Capabilities</h1> <p>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:00:00 GMT</p> <p> </p> <p>Marine Log reports on Carnival Cruise Lines' $700 million plan to upgrade their fleet, in part to address the need for increased emergency power generation, which has plagued some of their ships in several, recent, high profile incidents.</p> <p><br><a href="http://www.marinelog.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3911:carnival-rolls-out-700-million-fleet-upgrade-plan" title="View Original Article" target="_blank">View Original Article</a><br><br></p> </article> <article> <h1>High-Temp Superconducting Technology for Power Generation</h1> <p>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:00:00 GMT</p> <p> </p> <p>MarineLink.com reports that GE's Power Conversion business is testing a viable way of producing large amounts of electricity from renewable resources using superconductors running at relatively high temperatures.</p> <p><br><a href="http://www.marinelink.com/news/superconducting353200.aspx" title="View Original Article" target="_blank">View Original Article</a><br><br></p> </article> <article> <h1>Technical Insights on AC Generator Winding Pitch</h1> <p>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:00:00 GMT</p> <p> </p> <p>Cummins Generator Technologies offers a white paper that delves into the technical detail to draw out the pros and cons of both the 2/3rd and 5/6th winding pitch of their AC generators, key for ensuring a cost-effective power supply solution.</p> <p><br><a href="http://cumminspowerblog.com/en/2013/04/cummins-generator-technologies-white-paper-offers-technical-insights-on-ac-generator-winding-pitch/" title="View Original Article" target="_blank">View Original Article</a><br><br></p> </article> <article> <h1>Caterpillar Offers New Generation of Tier 4 Final Engines</h1> <p>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:19:00 GMT</p> Cat is at Bauma 2013 offering a new generation of Stage IV, Tier 4 Industrial engines. Watch the video below showing the new technology including state of the art piston, ring and linear design. <br> <p> </p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.cat.com/cda/layout?m=8703&x=7&id=4375011" title="View full article" target="_self">View full article</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Manage Your Cat Equipment From Your Smartphone</h1> <p>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:15:00 GMT</p> Caterpillar recently announced the ability to manage Cat equipment from a smartphone. This functionality comes with the newest release of VisionLink™. Initial feature include asset tracking and alert monitoring. <a href="http://www.cat.com/cda/layout?m=8703&x=7&id=4382109" title="Read the full release. " target="_self">Read the full release. </a><br> </article> <article> <h1>Power Generator Explosion</h1> <p>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:00:00 GMT</p> <p> </p> <p>WWBT of Richmond, VA reports that an improperly placed power generator lead to destruction of a van and two homes.</p> <p><br><a href="http://www.nbc12.com/story/21754772/generator-explodes-in-virginia-beach-neighborhoods" title="View Original Article" target="_blank">View Original Article</a><br><br></p> </article> <article> <h1>Geomagnetic Disturbances and Power Equipment</h1> <p>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:03:00 GMT</p> <p> </p> <p>Andrew Lawless, posting on The Energy Collective, answers common questions about the effects of geomagnetic disturbances on power transformers and transmission equipment.</p> <p><br><a href="http://theenergycollective.com/andrew-lawless/187621/answers-your-geomagnetic-disturbances-questions-part-iii" title="View Original Article" target="_blank">View Original Article</a><br><br></p> </article> </main></body></html>