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UP AND RUNNING RESOURCES Webcast shows how to maximize air compressor efficiency “Maximizing Air Compressor Efficiency with Data Loggers,” a free on-demand Webcast, is being offered by Onset Computer Corp., Bourne, Mass. This video-based presentation shows how motor on/off data loggers can help users understand air compressor runtime patterns to reduce energy costs and troubleshoot cycling problems. The Webcast takes viewers step-by-step through the process of launching and deploying on/off data loggers on air compressors, and analyzing the data in graph form on a PC or Mac. To access the free Webcast, visit www.onsetcomp.com/acwebcast.com. Boiler-centric energy management service iBoiler Energy Management Solution, a 24/7 energy management service that provides critical operational and financial information to plant personnel – from boiler operators to senior facility managers – for their use in optimizing boiler performance and reducing energy costs, is available from Advanced Automation, Exton, Pa. The monitoring and measuring service collects, stores, calculates and generates key performance indicators for use in improving energy productivity and performance at steam generation facilities. For more information visit www.advancedautomation.com. SWAT team focuses on improving throughput A cycle time SWAT team to focus on improving manufacturer throughput has been established by Applied Manufacturing Technologies, Inc. (AMT), Orion, Mich. The new cross-discipline group will help integrators and end users to lower cycle times and increase production. The team consists of engineers from simulation, programming, controls and mechanical groups, who use AMT’s integrated approach to cycle time reduction. For more information call (248) 409-2000, or visit www.appliedmfg.com. Online calculators designed to help cut costs Watch it all come together at Alemite.com/products. 07ALE326 Three online calculators at www.raymondcorp.com/solutions are available from the Raymond Corp., Greene, N.Y. to help materials handling professionals improve efficiency and decrease operating costs. By keying in real operations data, users receive immediate feedback to help make better-informed purchasing decisions. The tools include: a cost of ownership calculator, reach truck performance calculator and a space utilization guide. For more information visit www.raymondcorp. com or call (800) 235-7200. Removing fuel from water to cut costs Gasoline, diesel fuel and BTEX can be removed from water at a rate that reduces operations costs 50% to 60% when organoclay precedes activated carbon treatment. The newsletter describes the methodologies used, shows tables, figures and case histories. It includes brief descriptions about spent media disposal, media use with air stripper, and other useful information. To view the newsletter, click on Technical Bulletin No. 33 at Biomin’s site, www.biomininc.com. www.Alemite.com 1808_07ALE326Ad_PS.indd 1 22 3/16/07 3:10:03 PM www.PLANTSERVICES.com November 2007 http://www.onsetcomp.com/acwebcast.com http://www.advancedautomation.com http://www.appliedmfg.com http://www.appliedmfg.com http://www.raymondcorp.com/solutions http://www.raymondcorp.com http://Alemite.com/products http://www.raymondcorp.com http://www.Alemite.com http://www.biomininc.com http://www.PLANTSERVICES.com

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Plant Services - November 2007 Contents New Tools Letters Let Us Know Where to Put the Gas Up and Running How are you Fighting Crisis? What Works Why is the Best Practice Transfer so Hard? Who are you Going to Call? Chained to Power Mobile Mindset Making Money in the Lube Lab Grabbing a Moving Target Bagging the BTUs Keeping Mellow Preserving Health and Safety The Power of Reliability Excellence

Plant Services - November 2007

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