S&C's PureWave AVC Approved by Arizona Utility to Eliminate Voltage Flicker Problems for Metal Recycler.
A metal recycler in Phoenix, AZ, is installing an S&C Electric Company PureWave AVC? Adaptive VAR Compensator to eliminate voltage flicker resulting from the very large current surges caused by their car shredding operation.
The recycler plans to add a new 6,000-HP shredder to their operation and has been working with the local utility to solve the voltage flicker problem and reduce the possibility of power factor penalties. The utility approved S&C's AVC to provide the necessary reactive power compensation. The 8,000-kVAR, 4.16-kV PureWave AVC is scheduled to be installed in October 2003.
It will reduce the voltage fluctuations and manage the reactive power flow, and improve power quality for other customers on the utility feeder.
It will also increase the capability of the metal recycler, enabling them to shred more cars per hour, around the clock. Produced by S&C's Power Quality Products Division, the PureWave AVC is ideal for such diverse applications as rock crushing, automobile manufacturing, pulp and paper processing, steel manufacturing, elevators, conveyors . . . even amusement park rides?virtually any application requiring reactive power compensation for a dynamically varying load.A wide range of power quality products are available from S&C's Power Quality Products Division, including the PureWave UPS? System, PureWave? Source-Transfer System, PureWave DVR? Dynamic Voltage Restorer, and PureWave DSTATCOM? Distribution Static Compensator.S&C Electric Company, headquartered in Chicago, IL, specializes in the development and manufacture of innovative products and services for the electric power industry.
S&C's family of PureWave? Power Quality Systems have been installed at critical-process facilities worldwide to deliver reliable protection from the power quality problems that can disrupt operation.
Information about S&C is available at www.sandc.com/PQ/PR..
Satellite TV vs. Cable TV -- Which is Best?
The move is on. Last year millions of Americans switched from cable TV to satellite TV.Why? When you compare satellite TV to cable TV you'll discover the main reasons are cost, picture quality, program choices, and customer satisfaction.Let's check out the differences ... Cable vs. Satellite TV Fees<> Cable TV fees across the country average $39.99 per month. In our area the cost for cable TV is $37.30 a month for 64 channels, plus $10.95 a month to add digital channels.
Installation in one room is $39.95, plus $9.95 for each additional room.<> Satellite TV fees from Dish Network are $31.99 per month for 60 channels, while DirecTV charges $41.99 per month for 115 channels. Both satellite TV providers currently offer free satellite TV equipment and free installation in up to four rooms. Cable vs. Satellite TV Programming<> Cable TV in most areas offers almost as many channels as satellite TV, and is broadcast in analog (over-the-air) format. If you want to have digital picture...
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DVR Blog Consolidates Reviews from Many Internet Sources
DVRInfoSpot.com (www.dvrinfospot.com), announces that it has begun the process of consolidating DVR, PVR, and related equipment reviews from around the internet. With the growing number of Digital Video Recorders hitting the market, it is important for consumers to have quick and easy access to impartial reviews. It would also be beneficial to compare multiple reviews of the same devices in order to make the most informed purchasing decision.DVRInfoSpot.com will make this process easier for the consumer. Rather than searching dozens of sites for reviews, consumers will be able to visit just one to find the reviews they're looking for. "Nobody has time to do all that tedious searching these days," says blog editor Stephen Aument, "By linking to all the reviews from a central location DVRInfoSpot will allow consumers to get straight to the information they need without lots of searching.
More importantly, they...
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S&C's PureWave AVC Approved by Arizona Utility to Eliminate Voltage Flicker Problems for Metal Recycler.
A metal recycler in Phoenix, AZ, is installing an S&C Electric Company PureWave AVC? Adaptive VAR Compensator to eliminate voltage flicker resulting from the very large current surges caused by their car shredding operation.
The recycler plans to add a new 6,000-HP shredder to their operation and has been working with the local utility to solve the voltage flicker problem and reduce the possibility of power factor penalties. The utility approved S&C's AVC to provide the necessary reactive power compensation. The 8,000-kVAR, 4.16-kV PureWave AVC is scheduled to be installed in October 2003.
It will reduce the voltage fluctuations and manage the reactive power flow, and improve power quality for other customers on the utility feeder.
It will also increase the capability of the metal recycler, enabling them to shred more cars per hour, around the clock. Produced by S&C's Power Quality Products Division, the PureWave AVC is ideal for such diverse applications as...
S&C's PureWave AVC Approved by Arizona Utility to Eliminate Voltage Flicker Problems for Metal Recycler.
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Satellite TV Systems - Is DISH Network or DIRECTV Better?
Satellite TV System
A satellite TV system consists of a satellite dish which captures the signal from a satellite, an LNB (low-noise block) converter which amplifies and converts the signal, and a receiver which decodes the signal and sends it to a TV set.
DISH Network Satellite TV System
DISH Network will give you a fee satellite TV system consisting of a dish and a four-room receiver system when you order one of their programming packages.
The dish is a 20-inch all-weather aluminum dish with an advanced LNB converter.
DISH Network offers two types of free receivers - the DISH 311single tuner receiver for satellite TV viewing on one TV, and the DISH 322 for viewing two different channels on two TVs.
In addition to the standard receivers you can also get a free DVR (digital video recorder) receiver or a free HD (high definition) receiver.
With the DVR receiver...
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S&C?s PureWave UPS? System Protects Computers at U.S. Government Facility
Franklin, WI (ContentDesk) February 11, 2004 -- Power quality is imperative for a government installation at the Redstone Arsenal in Alabama. The existing standby generator set needs 15 seconds to start up . . . much too long for the facility's computers to endure.
Facility managers recognized this vulnerability and sought an uninterruptible power supply system that could serve the computers for the crucial 15 seconds. They selected an S&C PureWave UPS System.
It's designed to protect an entire facility against voltage sags and power outages for a minimum of 30 seconds at 100% load.
The 480-volt, 1250-kVA/1000-kW PureWave UPS System was installed in December 2003. It is the first installation of the PureWave UPS System with a large, natural-gas-fueled generator set.
The unique design of the PureWave UPS System provides maximum reliability at minimum cost.A broad range of power protection solutions are available from S&C Electric Company's Power Quality...
S&C?s PureWave UPS? System Protects Computers at U.S. Government Facility
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“Best of Show” Awards Announced at Portable Media Expo and Podcasting Conference 2005
Ontario, California (ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) November 11, 2005 - The Portable Media Expo and Podcasting Conference 2005, which starts today in Southern California, announced the recipients of the Best of Show Awards. The Award recipients are chosen by a committee of podcasters, journalists and opinion leaders in technology.
Recipients will be recognized at the Portable Media Expo and Podcasting Conference 2005 Awards Reception on Friday, November 11th at 5:00pm at the Ontario Marriott.Best Portable Media Player:ARCHOS AV 500 Mobile DVR Best Audio Recording Hardware ($500 and under)M-AudioMicroTrack 24/96Best Audio Recording Hardware ($500 and over)Marantz ProfessionalPMD 670Best Portable Audio PlayermobiBLUDAH-1500iBest PC Audio Editing SoftwareAdobeAuditionBest Video Editing Softwaremuvee Technologiesautoproducer 4Best Mac Audio Editing SoftwareBiasPeak Pro 5Best "All-Inclusive" Podcasting SoftwareIndustrial Audio...
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Financing Sources and Types to Ensure Successful
Money is of extreme importance nowadays. Almost everything that we do involves money. The same is true if one wants to venture into business or buy a home which is one of the basic needs for survival. Financing or supplying of funds in business is a must to make it grow and achieve the desired expected profit (together with the right planning and managing). Common mistakes encountered by new entrepreneurs are wrong financing sources, underestimated amount needed for capital and inflexible financing...
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Child Party Planner - 9 Steps To A Successful Party
Why Run Around At The Last Minute?By following these 9 steps your kid party planning experience will be lots more fun. You'll take the stress out of planning, make things easier on your pocket book and you'll have a fun and successful party. Give Yourself Plenty of Time If at all possible, start putting together your child's party several months in advance. This will give you plenty of time to put everything together without having to run all over the place at the last minute until you're worn...
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CRE’s AV Rental Inventory includes ViewSonic’s 32” High-Definition, Widescreen LCD TV
Los Angeles, CA (ContentDesk) February 15, 2006 -- CRE Computer & AV Solutions stocks its audiovisual rental equipment inventory with the 32 high-definition widescreen LCD TV (model N320w) from ViewSonic. The LCD TV rental display rewards users with stunning high-definition images whether it is used as a PC display or the centerpiece of a visual business presentation at a convention, trade show exhibit or meeting. This LCD TV rental, available from CRE Computer & AV Solutions, can be connected...
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New Performance Safety Book Tops Amazon.com's Top Ten
(ContentDesk) December 16 2003--New Performance Safety book Makes Amazon.com's Top Ten ListThe latest resource in performance-based safety, "Performance Safety: A Practical Approach" (ISBN: 1-4137-0145-0) has broken into the top ten listing of new releases in the Safety & First Aid book category on Amazon.com.Listed in 8th position, "Performance Safety: A Practical Approach," is written for front-line supervisors and managers to help integrate safe performance into production processes, procedures,...
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