Power TechnologyNews and commentary for the Power Technology community.Araldite System Improves Production Rates for HV Insulator Rods- June 24, 2008 Araldite impregnating resin system used for production of high quality glass fibre rods for HV insulators Lapp Insulator, based in Wunsiedel, Germany has a long tradition in the production of high quality technical ceramics and was the first manufacturer to produce silicone rubber composite insulators. For the pultrusion of high quality glass rods for high voltage insulators, Lapp has now started using Araldite MY 740 Aradur HY 5917-1 impregnating resin system from Huntsman's electrical...http://www.power-technology.com/contractors/tandd/huntsman/press6.html Smile! Next-Generation RenShape SL Resin Used for Infra-Red Camera Model- June 24, 2008 RenShape SL 7810 used to build highly detailed functional prototype of new infra-red camera in two days Prototal is Sweden's leading prototyping and part production service bureaux. They specialise in the production of highly detailed prototypes and functional models using stereolithography (SL) technology, selective laser sintering (SLS), vacuum casting (PUR) as well as serial part production from milled tools. In a recent project for FLIR Systems, the global leader in the design,...http://www.power-technology.com/contractors/tandd/huntsman/press2.html Ways Out of the Energy Costs Spiral- June 24, 2008 Fuel prices have reached an all-time high. Modern steam and hot water boiler systems from LOOS could offset or even reduce rising energy costs with their higher levels of efficiency and automation. The system analysis offered by LOOS can reveal saving potentials and offer solutions. There is often unimagined potential for saving in the refurbishment of a central energy unit. Depending on the situation, various options for savings are available to the operator. The most important ones are set..http://www.power-technology.com/contractors/boilers/loos-international/press2.html Egmond aan Zee Offshore Wind Farm- June 24, 2008 The Egmond aan Zee offshore wind farm (OWEZ) now has 36 Vestas V90-3.0 turbines producing 108MW. The project cost more than 200m, and was the first big wind farm to be built off the Dutch coast in the North Sea. Located 10 to 18km from the coast, the wind farm covers around 27km and is just visible from the coast when the weather is fine. Egmond aan Zee was opened in October 2007, and generates enough electrical power for about 100,000 Dutch households ‐ a town the size of Eindhoven. It.http://www.power-technology.com/projects/egmond/ Enjoy Milk - Enjoy HighTech at Arla Foods- June 19, 2008 At Arla Foods, it's all about milk. As Europe's largest dairy products manufacturer, the company employs more than 20,000 people. In Videbk, Denmark, whey protein and lactose are produced. The whey protein is used mainly as a high-quality dietary supplement. Lactose has the effect of stabilising colour and is used in bakery products, sauces, confectionary and sausages, and also as a carrier substance for medications. The efficient, reliable supply of process heat is of crucial significance...http://www.power-technology.com/contractors/boilers/loos-international/press1.html Listemann in a Climb- June 19, 2008 Listemann has taken over activities from former Crossarc, Winterthur Switzerland. Crossarc has been the successor company of former Sulzer Triebwerke and Crossair Engine Repair. Its main business activities were services in turbine maintenance. For many years Listemann in WinterthurCH and Crossarc had a close cooperation in heat treatment and vacuum brazing of turbine components. After liquidation of Crossarc, Listemann took over services offered in job shop Oberwinterthur. Included are...http://www.power-technology.com/contractors/operations/listemann-ag/press1.html GE Energy Supplying Jenbacher Gas Engines for Landfill Gas Plant on French-Owned Island of La Runion in the Indian Ocean- June 19, 2008 The renewable cogeneration project supports the island's goal of complete energy autonomy while reducing methane releases. GE Energy is providing two of its ecomagination-certified Jenbacher gas engines for a new 2-MW landfill gas-to-energy plant on the small French island of La Runion in the Indian Ocean, 680km east of Madagascar. The landfill gas project represents an important renewable energy reference site for La Runion, which is seeking to become completely independent from energy...http://www.power-technology.com/contractors/cogeneration/jenbacher/press52.html Son Reus II CCGT- June 17, 2008 Endesa's 218MW Son Reus II CCGT plant is online in Mallorca, Spain. The combined-cycle system has short start-up time, high (44%) efficiency, reliable design, high availability and low emissions. It develops its power using two GE 75W class Frame 6FA turbines, the mid-sized member of GE's F technology. "The Son Reus II plant by itself increased power by 34% in the Mallorca-Menorca generation system." The plant cost 170m and opened in 2005. It is part of a large programme by Endesa SA to...http://www.power-technology.com/projects/sonreus/ RIMMSA Awarded Contract for Tube Bends for PEMEX Refinery- June 10, 2008 RIMMSA Power Team was awarded with a supply and fabrication contract for 750 SA213TP304H full ASME tube bends for PEMEX refinery at Salamanca. (Boiler CB-09) RIMMSA is a specialized company that provides services to the industrial and power generation sectors, such as fabrication, integral maintenance and industrial construction. Customer attention, deadlines on time, excellent quality and safety are our four basic principles.http://www.power-technology.com/contractors/boilers/reconstructora/press3.html A New Power Plant with 5.5MW for Waste Recycling Center in Zaragoza, Spain- June 6, 2008 Last May 2007, four DEUTZ Power Systems TCG 2020 V16 gas engine gensets were installed in the future recycling plant in Zaragoza. These gensets are the heart of the CHP (Combined Heat and Power), ordered to DEUTZ Power Systems Iberia, by a procurement contract on a turnkey basis. It will be part of the future recycling centre of Zaragoza, property the Council. Once the plant is performing at full capacity, the CHP will generate approx. 5.5MW of electricity powered by landfill gas produced in...http://www.power-technology.com/contractors/cogeneration/deutz2/press2.html |