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Around the Circuit
Electrical
Contracting Foundation Launches Photovoltaic Research Project
To
measure the size of the photovoltaic industry, the Electrical
Contracting Foundation is funding a research project that will
recommend
strategies for electrical contractors to get into the business. The
study, which will be led by Thomas Glavinich, a professor at the
University of Kansas, will also describe best practices for installing
photovoltaic systems. The National Electrical Contractors Association
will use the results of the study to develop a National Electrical
Installation Standard on photovoltaic systems. Photovoltaic systems
were
once used solely for off-grid applications, but new photosensitive
roofing and glazing materials are now expanding the use of solar
energy.
Entire buildings are being turned into electrical generators, which
reduces the peak demand on electrical utility grids. For more
information, visit the Electrical
Contracting Foundation Web site.
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 Insulation Testing Just Got Easier!
AEMC Instruments' Megohmmeter Model 5070 is the only fully automated
5,000V graphical insulation tester, which provides insulation
measurements to 10Tohm. Test results include DAR, PI, DD, Capacitance,
Leakage Current as well as programmable temperature correction of
resistance readings. It offers the ability to program up to three step
voltage profiles (40 to 5,100V), each containing up to five steps. It
has
an RS-232 interface and an extensive memory function, which permits
storage results in files specific to the device under test. Includes
DataView Lite software for data storage, analysis and report
generation.
Visit www.aemc.com to learn
more.
Critical Power
Coalition to Address Power Quality and Reliability Issues
On Aug. 14, 2003, a series of events led to one of the
largest blackouts in North America's history, which cut off power to 50
million consumers in the Northeast and Canada. To improve the quality,
reliability, and continuity of electrical power, vendors and end-users
have formed the Critical Power Coalition (CPC). The national
organization plans to build a presence in Washington, D.C., promote the
sharing of best practices, and differentiate the needs of the critical
power industry from those of the grid power industry. Visit the CPC Web site or
download a white
paper for more information.
Mazzetti &
Associates Acquires Portland, Ore.-Based CBG Consulting
Engineers
Mazzetti & Associates, a San Francisco-based
multi-disciplinary engineering firm, acquired Portland, Ore.-based CBG
Consulting Engineers to expand its presence on the West Coast. CBG
offers mechanical and electrical consulting and design services for
hospitals, laboratories, higher education, and other facilities in the
Pacific Northwest. "We are very excited to have an established group of
engineers who have a reputation for excellence in client care
representing Mazzetti & Associates in the Pacific Northwest," says
Walt Vernon, president of Mazzetti & Associates, which was founded in
1962 and has 100 employees.
URS and Parsons
Brinckerhoff Contract With the United States Postal Service
URS Corp., a San Francisco-based engineering and
technical services firm, recently announced a joint venture with
Parsons
Brinckerhoff Construction Services, Inc. The two companies were awarded
a nationwide construction management support services contract with the
United States Postal Service. The firms will provide construction
management assistance and design and design/construction management
review services for a two-year base period with two additional
four-year
option periods.
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and troubleshooter for voice (RJ11/12), data (RJ45) and video (Coax
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easy-to-read display and four-tone generation. The detachable remote
stores securely in the base for quick and easy patch cable testing.
Visit http://www.idealindustries.com
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Project Watch
Port Authority Calls
for Bids for Airport Lighting Project
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will
accept bids for the removal and replacement of high mast light towers
at
the Newark Liberty International Airport until
2:30 p.m. on Aug.
19.
Contractors must send their sealed proposals to the Director of
Procurement, Attn: Bid Custodian, One Madison Ave., 7th Floor, New
York,
N.Y. 10010. For more information, call Cory Mermer at (973) 792-3915 or
e-mail cmermer@panynj.gov.
Clermont, Fla.,
Seeks Firms to Perform Electrical Improvements to Lift Stations
The city of Clermont, Fla., is looking for qualified
companies to perform electrical improvements to a dozen of the city's
lift stations. Contractors must attend a pre-bid conference at 10 a.m.
on Aug. 17 at the Clermont City Hall at 685 West Montrose St. in
Clermont, Fla. Sealed bids, in triplicate, will be accepted until 2
p.m.
on Aug. 24 at the Clermont City Hall. For more information, read the bid
notice.
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 Contractors Earn Free Merchandise From
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Introducing the Great GearSM program, a way to acquire free
gifts by collecting and redeeming
B-Line Bucks found on
B-Line's
fastener product boxes. Simply remove your B-Line Bucks from the box
label and use them to select from a wide assortment of gear in B-Line's
Great Gear catalog. To obtain a catalog and order forms, see your local
B-Line distributor, or visit our Web site at www.b-line.com
Zone Exclusives
Reducing Ground Loops
When it comes to ground potential, sometimes the
shortest distance between two points is a loop. If you're having
problems with your process controls and electrical instrumentation,
there's a good chance the source is a ground loop. Editorial Director
John
DeDad examines how to reduce them with signal isolators. Visit EC&M's Web site for the full
article.
Eye on Safety
New Jersey electrical contracting firms are putting
safety first by completing a 30-hour safety training program. The
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) developed the
program to fulfill the requirements of many insurance companies. The
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 164 in
Paramus, N.J., offers the training class to its 3,900 members to meet
end-users' demand for advanced certification. "The construction
industry
has seen a surge in the number of requests from commercial, industrial,
and residential developers, builders, and contractors for skilled
workers who have successfully completed and achieved this OSHA
certification," says J. David Milazzo, president and training director
of Local 164.
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Shows and Events
Electrical
Manufacturing Expo '04
Earn continuing education credits and learn about new
technologies for motors and transformers at the Electrical
Manufacturing
Expo '04. The Electrical Manufacturing and Coil Winding Association,
Inc. is sponsoring the event, which will take place Sept. 20-22 at the
Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Attendees can select from
conference session tracks such as motor design and manufacturing,
testing procedures and quality audits, and industrial motors and
drives.
For more information, visit the Web site or call
Linda
Calkins at (440) 232-5830.
World Engineering
Congress
Electrical professionals are invited to take a trip to
Austin for the World Energy Engineering Congress from Sept. 22-23 at
the
Austin Convention Center. The show will focus on renewable and
alternative energy, lighting efficiency, thermal storage, and many
other
areas. For more information, visit the Web site.
NFPA World
Safety
Conference and Expo
Do you have a story, case study, or practical method
related to electrical, building, or life safety? If so, the National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA) invites you to submit a proposal to
speak at the 2005 NFPA World Safety Conference and Exposition June 6-10
in Las Vegas. The educational tracks include building and life safety,
NEC forum, codes and standards, detection and suppression, fire and
emergency response, public education, disaster preparedness/business
continuity, business management, research, and premises security. Visit
the NFPA Web
site to see the call
for proposals, which are due on Sept. 24.
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