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ABB's Monthly Newsletter: Products, services, people, technologies & events
June 2012
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 Reduce arc flash hazards
Arc flash mitigation in our electrical equipment has become a major safety focus throughout the industry. With this growth, there has come an avalanche of information about arc flash safety, but there is limited information on how to reduce arc fault energy. Discover some simple steps to reduce the risk of arc flash mitigation and hazards to personnel and download the FREE arc flash hazards solution handbook offered by DuraLabel. >> Read More
>> FREE arc flash hazards solution handbook |
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| HVDC |
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 HVDC: A world of knowledge
How can renewable energy from remote energy sources such as wind farms easily be connected to the grid? This challenge has engineers considering all options. Many are focused on what some regard as an "old" technology – High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) cable. While it was once considered a niche market, HVDC has become a major player in the integration of renewables to the grid. Discover what HVDC has to offer through a consulting engineer's journey. >> Read More
>> T&D World HVDC special supplement
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| Ventyx, an ABB Company |
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 Manage aging assets more effectively by bridging operations and information technology
Despite an aging portfolio of transmission and distribution assets, utilities face unrelenting pressure on their operating and maintenance budgets. Meanwhile, expectations for electric system reliability remain undiminished, despite growing demand for power in many areas and increasing complexity of generation sources. Trying to conduct business as usual would be at best, an exercise in frustration and at worst, a recipe for disaster. If utilities look carefully at their asset management practices, however, they will find many opportunities to stretch each maintenance dollar further.
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| Transformers |
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 Recovery transformer program reduces downtime
While long-term power outages are infrequent, their impact and severity are nothing to forget about. Such outages pose threats to the safety of those involved, as well as to the economy. A quick recovery is critical to reduce the economical impact and restore a safe environment; however, transformer repair or replacement could take several months and up to two years! Engineers have developed a new prototype transformer that could replace a damaged or destroyed transformer in as little as one week. Learn more about this new design and its impact on the power industry.
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| FACTS |
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 Clean power integration in Texas given a boost
Want to learn how Oncor increased transmission capacity, while ensuring grid stability and facilitating the integration of renewable power? Oncor will incorporate a flexible alternating current transmission system into their Competitive Renewable Energy Zones (CREZ) program. This program aims to increase the contribution of renewable energy in Texas by up to 18 gigawatts. Completion of the transmission systems within CREZ will allow energy customers in the region to benefit from one of the world's largest wind generation installations. >> Read More
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Energy efficiency and U.S. competitiveness: Applying product and process innovation to build long-term economic advantage.
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Choosing transformers to improve the bottom line of renewable power generation
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Events |
APPA National Conference
June 16-20, 2012
Seattle, WA
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Intersolar North America
July 9-12, 2012
San Francisco, CA |
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UIC HIGHSPEED
July 10-13, 2012
Philadelphia, PA
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Plug-In 2012
July 23-26, 2012
San Antonio, TX |
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Grand opening of ABB's cable manufacturing facility
September 19, 2012
Huntersville, North Carolina |
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