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Xcel Energy Proposes Power Plants in Southeast ND
May 17, 2013 10:27 am | News | CommentsXcel Energy is proposing two natural gas-fired power plants in southeastern North Dakota to help meet electricity needs during times of peak demand in the upper Midwest in coming years. The plants would be built near Hankinson, about 70 miles south of Fargo, if they are approved by regulators.
Foes Line Up Against Sale of W.Va. Power Plant
May 17, 2013 10:25 am | News | CommentsOpposition is mounting to Mon Power's proposed purchase of a coal-fired power plant in north-central West Virginia -- a deal critics say is overvalued and would unfairly raise rates. The Public Service Commission has scheduled hearings in Charleston for May 29-31.
NRC to Discuss Review of Va. Nuke Plant
May 17, 2013 10:10 am | News | CommentsThe Nuclear Regulatory Commission has scheduled a meeting in Virginia to field questions on the agency's assessment of the safety performance last year at the Surry nuclear power plant. The meeting is scheduled for May 23 in Surry. NRC staff will be available to answer questions.
2013 CHEM SHOW
May 17, 2013 9:24 am | EventsThe CHEM SHOW is where professionals involved in the processing of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, foods, and other process industries come to find solutions to their process applications. Thousands of CPI professionals that are involved in mixing, blending, heating, cooling, filtering or drying materials come to the CHEM SHOW to see all the latest technologies and innovations being showcased by more than 300 exhibiting companies.
Performance Plans Create Results, Maximize Performance
May 17, 2013 9:11 am | by Timothy F. Bednarz, Ph.D., Author & Publisher, Majorium Business Press | Articles | CommentsA performance plan differs from a conventional plan in that it is a proactive document. It is designed for continuous use throughout the year as a guide and reference tool to direct the leader and his or her unit's activities. The primary purpose of a performance plan is to create results and maximize performance.
Stainless Steel Control Panels
May 16, 2013 4:41 pm | Product Releases | CommentsRoss SysCon builds UL-rated stainless steel control panels of virtually any size or complexity. The single axis control system in a NEMA-4X stainless steel enclosure for soft start and variable speed control of a Ross Ribbon Blender.
Vibration Monitor Meter
May 16, 2013 4:33 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe BETEX professional VibChecker vibration monitor meter from Quality Bearings & Components (QBC) is a light and compact-sized instrument designed for quick and accurate vibration surveys. The meter, identified as the model TB-C780201, provides portable and user-friendly vibration measurement in the 10-1000 Hz frequency range.
Immunomagnetic Separation Range
May 16, 2013 4:21 pm | Product Releases | CommentsLab M has extended its immunomagnetic separation range with the launch of Captivate™ O121. This is for the detection and isolation of Escherichia coli O121, a non-O157 Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC) that is associated with foodborne infection.
Ill. 'Fracking' Bill Ready for Vote
May 16, 2013 10:31 am | News | CommentsSupporters of high-volume oil and gas drilling say a bill to regulate the practice in Illinois is ready for a vote after last-minute negotiations over hiring and environmental concerns. The House bill was introduced in February with strong support but became stalled over an amendment requiring energy companies to hire Illinois-licensed water well drillers.
Arizona Land Swap for Copper Mine Gets Committee Approval
May 16, 2013 10:21 am | News | CommentsFederal legislation that would allow plans for a copper mine in southern Arizona to move forward has cleared one of its congressional hurdles. Arizona Democratic U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick and Republican U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar say their legislation passed Wednesday in the House Natural Resources Committee.
Residents Protest Refinery in China
May 16, 2013 10:01 am | by ARITZ PARRA, Associated Press | News | CommentsMore than 2,000 people in southern China unfurled banners and shouted "Protest! Protest!" on Thursday to oppose plans for a petroleum refinery, in a large environmental rally that local authorities allowed to go forward in order to let the public vent frustration.
Mo. Rendering Plant to Cleanup 2,500 Animal Carcasses
May 16, 2013 9:41 am | News | CommentsState officials say up to 2,500 animal carcasses are buried in a trench near a closed cattle rendering plant in southwest Missouri. The owner of the former Halfway Packing Company in Polk County has signed an agreement to clean up environmental hazards on the property.
Fertilizer Plant Operator Defends Safety
May 16, 2013 9:28 am | News | CommentsThe developer of a proposed southern Indiana fertilizer plant said Wednesday the project will be safe and not handle explosive materials like a Texas plant where a deadly explosion occurred last month. All of the products made at the Ohio Valley Resources LLC proposed for the Ohio River city of Rockport will be liquid, non-flammable and non-explosive.
Engineering Answers: Fail Faster
May 16, 2013 9:22 am | by Chris Fox, Associate Editor, PD&D | Articles | CommentsIn the world of engineering, if you haven't heard about 3D printing, you’ve been living under a rock. As the market gap between hobbyist makers and professional engineers continues to close, desktop 3D printing is emerging as the next golden nugget in prototyping and small-scale manufacturing.
CAGI Data Sheets: A Performance Comparison
May 16, 2013 9:22 am | by Werner Rauer, Compressors Product Manager, Kaeser Compressors, Inc. | Articles | CommentsComparing compressor performances across different manufacturers has long been a difficult task. For a many years, it was all too easy to present data that, although accurate, was potentially misleading. Manufacturers were selective about what information they published as well as what conditions they chose to specify performance.
