Plant & Facility Equipment White Papers

Motor Design, Quality and Performance Are Critical to Reliable Operation of Fans & Blowers
Description: This white paper highlights the impact of motor design, quality, and performance on the reliable operation of fans and blowers, and lists the important factors to be considered while selecting a motor for a fan or blower. Detailing the benefits of... More
Publisher: EBM - Papst, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-03-13

NASA Goddard Targets Fire Safety
Description: This white paper looks at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center's ongoing process of maintaining firestop integrity that involves both Goddard's building maintenance personnel and outside contractors, as buildings are upgraded and offices are moved... More
Publisher: 3M Specialty Materials Div.
Release Date: 2007-03-13

NIH Teams with Contractors to Ensure Effective Firestopping
Description: This white paper evaluates the National Institutes of Health (NIH)'s ongoing process of upgrading its older structures, many of which feature unique structural requirements, to meet the current fire and building code constraints. The reasons for... More
Publisher: 3M Specialty Materials Div.
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Noise Control Solutions for Standby Power Generators
Description: This paper examines effective noise control solutions for standby power generators, while describing the step-by-step approach to develop noise, thermal, and other improvements in power gen-set enclosure designs. It includes details of the materials... More
Publisher: E-A-R Specialty Composites
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Non-Chemical Water Treatment Systems: Histories, Principles and Literature Review
Description: There are numerous systems using combinations of electrical, magnetic and mechanical means to replace water treatment chemicals. This paper describes the currently-marketed devices, and their mechanisms of operation. Non-chemical water treatment... More
Publisher: MarTech Systems, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Organoclays Trap PNAHs and Creosote in Permeable Barriers
Description: Permeable barriers at creosote containing sediments near wood treating plants require a barrier which is permeable, and at the same time is able to trap creosote plumes which contain such organic hydrocarbons as PCP and other chlorinated phenolic... More
Publisher: Biomin, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Outsourcing Lighting System Design and Maintenance
Description: Outsourcing lighting system design and maintenance is the focus of the white paper. It not only analyzes the behavior of companies regarding the lighting system and suppliers they choose, but also reviews the role of specialists and national... More
Publisher: Unicco
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Outsourcing Lighting System Design and Maintenance
Description: The commercial, industrial or institutional lighting buyer is primarily concerned with buying supplies at the best price and then addressing problems later on as they arise, while most companies are unaware of the financial impacts and proven... More
Publisher: Unicco
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Plastics and Insulating Materials- Containing the Risk in Hazardous Areas
Description: Plastic and other insulated containers have replaced the use of metal drums for storing flammable liquid procedures. This white paper highlights the risk of storing flammable liquid or powder products in plastic container in a hazardous area. Three... More
Publisher: Newson Gale, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Powder Coating of Medium Density Fiberboard
Description: This document highlights the role of powder coating as a finishing option for medium density fiberboard (MDF) products listing its importance, advantages, and latest trends in powder coatings for MDF manufacturers along with the reasons for... More
Publisher: ITW Gema, An Illinois Tool Works Co.
Release Date: 2007-03-13