Electrical & Power Generation White Papers

Deploying Intelligent Power Supplies to Save Energy
Description: As the cost of controls equipment and energy usage continues to climb, using energy-efficient and intelligent power supplies provides cost savings from the energy consumption standpoint, as well as the control sustainability aspect. This paper... More
Publisher: Phoenix Contact
Release Date: 2009-11-20

Industrial PCs and DC UPSs: Save Energy and Increase Efficiency
Description: In light of the fact that energy cost can be a considerable expense over the operational life span of an industrial automation system, this paper details how 24 V DC power PCs with low power consumption CPU combined with DC UPS reduce energy... More
Publisher: Phoenix Contact
Release Date: 2009-11-20

Maximize Your Uptime: Reducing Risk of Power Supply Failure
Description: Describing how low-power electrical transients within a facility reduce life of AC/DC power supplies and create unplanned downtime, this paper explains why these transients cause failure and outlines how placing high-power transient voltage surge... More
Publisher: Phoenix Contact
Release Date: 2009-11-20

Say 'NO' to Safety Reliability Calculations for Safe Motor Control
Description: Reviewing the effects of change in machine safety standards from EN 954-1 to ISO 13849-1 on safety design strategy, this paper introduces the reader to a new safety motor starter technology that is pre-certified to meet the new safety standards,... More
Publisher: Phoenix Contact
Release Date: 2009-11-20

Sustainable Design for Industrial Machines
Description: This paper states how a machine builder can achieve a design strategy with improved efficiency, reliability, and safety, while also reducing the lifetime cost of the machine, by making low-voltage DC-based controls a design standard. Benefits... More
Publisher: Phoenix Contact
Release Date: 2009-11-20

Static Electricity - The Hidden Danger in Hazardous Areas
Description: In light of the fact that many plant fires and personnel injuries are directly linked to a static spark igniting a vapor, gaseous or dust atmosphere, this paper presents guidelines and safety measures for controlling static electricity in hazardous... More
Publisher: Newson Gale, Inc.
Release Date: 2009-02-10

Warranty
Description: This white paper focuses on the quality aspects of Shakespeare Composite Structures fiberglass-reinforced composite poles, which are resistant to rot, rust, and extreme temperatures, and meet lighting, distribution, and transmission needs. It... More
Publisher: Shakespeare Composite Structures
Release Date: 2008-10-06

Auto Surveillance Mode Adds Efficiency to Vacuum Applications
Description: This paper states how the addition of a pressure sensor with Auto Surveillance features to vacuum systems helps reduce machine cycle time and add preventive maintenance features, minimizing downtime and dropped parts while increasing throughput of... More
Publisher: Parker Hannifin Corp.
Release Date: 2008-08-05

Best Practice Makes Sound Business Sense: How to Avoid the Real Cost of Non-Compliance in Static Control
Description: Focusing on how to avoid the real cost of non-compliance in static control, this paper analyzes the best practice standards and procedures in preventing static caused fires and subsequent legal and insurance costs. It provides an insight into the... More
Publisher: Newson Gale, Inc.
Release Date: 2008-07-11

"A" Series Constant Current Regulation
Description: An overview of "A" Series remotely programmable, constant-voltage HVPS (high-voltage power supply) is presented in this document. Operational and design specifications of the "A" Series HVPS are provided along with the main function of the current... More
Publisher: UltraVolt Inc.
Release Date: 2008-07-04