Turning Technical Expertise and Business Passion into Global Efficiency Gains for the Kami Iron Ore Project in Canada, GE Power Conversion Rethinks Mining Power Solutions
GE Presented Integrated, Complete Solution Based on Long History of Reliable Operation and Technical Expertise Alderon Looked to GE Technology to Build on Its Reliability-by-Design Philosophy Project Joins Extensive List of GE's Large Capacity-Geared Mill Applications in Latin America, Asia and North America WESTERN LABRADOR, CANADA — GE's Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) was recently...
Read More »Overhead Distribution Switches withstand hurricane conditions.
Offered with 5, 15, and 25 kV ratings, ALTA Series mounts on steel-reinforced, concrete poles and withstands Category 5 hurricane strength winds, rain, dust, and debris. Storm-hardened systems are made- of liquid-insulated, motor-operated vacuum switch and IP68-rated, heated control cabinet. Vacuum switch is equipped with field-replaceable porcelain bushings with provision for lightning...
Read More »Arc-Resistant Metal Clad Switchgear carries 63 kA rating.
Offered in 2-high breaker configuration with overall dimensions of 38 x 112 x 95 in., SafeGear HD (High Duty) uses ADVAC breaker and incorporates IsLimiter fault current limiting device. Design provides safe solution with Type 2B accessibility, 0.5 sec arc duration, Delrin arc snuffing PT/CPT contact design, multipoint latch front doors, and separate low voltage compartment. UL-/CSA-certified...
Read More »ABB Wins $100 Million Power Orders to Boost Production at Rio Tinto Mines in Australia
Substations to reinforce power distribution for expanded operations Zurich, Switzerland- ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won orders worth around $100 million from Rio Tinto for 17 distribution substations to support increased production at iron ore mines in Western Australia. The upgrades and installation of new power infrastructure will raise the voltage level of the...
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Elastomer Shlastomer, Right? Selecting the Right Elastomer for Your Sealing Boots and Fasteners
Different elastomer formulations affect your parts' physical properties, functions, and service life. Therefore, it's important to test a few different elastomers, when assembling your product, to determine the best one for your needs.
Read More »Gas Insulated Switchgear features 245 kV design.
Series ELK-14 Gas Insulated Switchgear feature single-phase isolation and are delivered tested and mounted on frame. Intelligent control and protection equipment is installed in control cubicle directly at bay. Operating mechanisms are placed in front of bays and current transformers are located outside gas compartments to ease accessibility. Rated voltage is 253 kV, and current capacity is 3,150...
Read More »Siemens Presents Energy-efficient Power Supply Solutions at the Hanover Fair
At this year's Hanover Fair Siemens Energy presented smart, eco-friendly solutions for power generation, transmission and distribution. The highlights included a new 2.3-MW gearless wind turbine for low wind speeds, solutions for the connection of offshore wind farms to the grid using high-voltage direct-current transmission technology (HVDC) as well as a charging point, which can charge electric...
Read More »Siemens to Supply Power Plant in United Arab Emirates
Follow-up order for Shuweihat power plant Siemens Energy has received a follow-up order from the emirate of Abu Dhabi for the construction of a turnkey combined cycle power plant. The company will build the Shuweihat S3 plant together with its Korean partner Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co. approximately 260 kilometers west of Abu Dhabi. Purchaser is a consortium comprising the Japanese...
Read More »Siemens Wins Order for Expansion of Abu Dhabi's Power Grid Order Value Approximately EUR150 Million - Loscher: 'Region Has Enormous Potential'
Erlangen, Germany, May 25, 2010 - Siemens Energy has received an order from the Abu Dhabi Transmission & Dispatch Company (Transco), Abu Dhabi's national electricity grid operator, as part of the project to expand the country's power distribution network. Siemens and its partner Electromechanical LLC will supply five turnkey transformer substations including switchgear for the project. Siemens'...
Read More »Eaton Wins Contract to Upgrade Georgia's Hartwell Dam Hydroelectric Power Plant
CLEVELAND ... Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) today announced that it will supply more than $2.5 million in electrical products and services to upgrade the Hartwell Dam hydroelectric power plant. Eaton obtained the contract through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) Savannah, Ga., office. Eaton will design and engineer control and distribution systems, and...
Read More »Siemens to Supply Equipment for Expansion of High-Voltage Grid in Qatar
Erlangen, Germany, April 28, 2010 - Siemens Energy has received further major orders from Qatar General Water & Electricity Corporation (Kahramaa), the Doha-based and state-owned utility. As part of the national project to expand the power distribution network in the state of Qatar, Siemens was awarded a contract named Phase IX. Siemens will therefore supply substations and switchgear valued at...
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SEALTITE® Fittings and Cord Grips Offer Longer Lasting Protection
Anamet Electrical's 316 Stainless steel SEALTITE® fittings and UL-listed cord grips protect sensitive wiring components from fluids, corrosive contaminations, bumps, and abrasions with a steel core and liquid tight conduit jacket. Check out this video to learn more.
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