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M
obile technologies have numerous
applications in commercial
power plants and for the power
generation industry. Mobile devices help
provide communications and data transfer
within facilities, along with real-time
and near-time data transfer to and from
the field. Deployment of mobile technologies
can improve the accuracy of
positioning components inside and outside
of a plant. Mobile tech also is more
often being used for power generation,
providing emergency and backup power
to storm-affected areas, and bringing
electricity to remote locations far from
the grid. Some of the leading manufacturers
and service companies for mobile
technology serving the power generation
industry are featured here.
Advantech-DLoG Launches
AIM-65 Industrial Tablet
Advantech-DLoG, an industrial computer
provider, announced its AIM-65 industrialgrade
tablet aimed at fleet management
and field service applications is now available.
The tablet's Intel Atom x5-Z8350
quad-core processor supports both Windows
10 IoT Enterprise and Android 6.0.1
operating systems for flexible configuration.
AIM-65's lightweight, rugged design
ensures maximum portability and configuration
flexibility for a wide range of usage
scenarios. The device hardware includes
an 8-inch WUXGA IPS full high-definition
LCD display with scratch-resistant Corning
Gorilla Glass 3 and multi-touch PCAP control.
The tablet includes built-in Wi-Fi, NFC
(Near Field Communication), 3G/4G LTE,
and Bluetooth 4.0 technology to facilitate
high-speed data transmissions, such
as over-the-air updates while enabling
real-time communication with back-end
control systems. The AIM-65 is durable,
able to withstand operation in extreme
in-vehicle/outdoor environments, with an
operating temperature from -10C to ~50C.
Advantech-DLoG, Milpitas, California
turbine, furnace, and other combustion
applications. The E9000 includes up to
nine total gas sensors; electrochemical
sensors for oxygen, carbon monoxide, nitrogen
oxides, sulfur dioxide, and hydrogen
sulfide; and nondispersive infrared
sensors for carbon dioxide, hydrocarbons,
and high carbon monoxide. The analyzer
also features a heated probe head and
sample line; internal thermoelectric chiller
with automatic condensate removal;
and internal data storage memory. It has
a built-in printer with non-fading paper,
Android app to monitor and save data,
and software with automatic data logging.
It also is low-NOx
and true NOx
capable
and has pre-calibrated gas sensors.
E Instruments offers the E6000 hand-held
industrial combustion gas and emissions
analyzer. The E6000 can measure up to
six gases simultaneously. It has a builtin
printer and full color graphic display,
with automatic data saving and expanded
internal memory. E Instruments International,
Langhorne, Pennsylvania
EQUIPMENT SHOWCASE
Mindgrub Delivers Mobile
Applications for Utilities
Mindgrub, a digital innovation agency,
collaborated with teams at Exelon to develop
native iOS and Android applications
that provide fast, secure access to services
and information for utility customers including
those of BGE, PECO, and ComEd.
The mobile applications include detailed
energy usage information (including bill
comparison over time, bill forecasting,
and usage data and trends), alerts (including
upcoming payment reminders,
notifications when a bill is ready to be
viewed, and outage status updates), and
effortless bill pay. The new " slide to pay "
option allows users to pay their energy
bills in full with the simple swipe of a finger,
right from their mobile device's home
screen. The applications are available in
the Apple App Store and the Google Play
Store. Mindgrub, Baltimore, Maryland
www.mindgrub.com
www.E-Inst.com
www.advantech-dlog.com
E Instruments Unveils Portable
Emissions Monitors
The E9000 emissions analyzer with heated
sample line from E Instruments International
is a complete portable system for
Environmental Protection Agency compliance-level
emissions monitoring and testing.
The E9000 is ideal for regulatory and
maintenance use in boiler, burner, engine,
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Opto 22 System Allows
Mobile Data Operations
Opto 22, a manufacturer of industrial automation
tools tied to the industrial internet
of things (IIoT), has launched its
groov EPIC system, which combines input/output
(I/O), control, data processing,
and visualization into one secure,
maintainable, edge-of-network industrial
system. The system allows engineers
and developers to focus on delivering
value, not on triaging loosely connected
components. The groov EPIC combines
reimagined intelligent I/O with an embedded
Linux real-time controller, gateway
functions, and an integrated display
in a field-proven industrial hardware design
with a modern software ensemble.
The groov EPIC connects legacy systems,
controlling processes, and automating
machines. It can acquire and publish
data, and visualize that data where it is
needed, allowing for mobile operation in
a variety of industrial settings, including
power plants. The groov EPIC simplifies
commissioning and wiring and helps engineers
develop rapidly and deploy quickly.
Opto 22, Temecula, California
APR Energy Provides Mobile
Turbine Power
APR Energy is a leading provider of fasttrack
mobile turbine power, featuring an
advanced fleet of mobile turbines that are
fuel-efficient, power dense, emissionsfriendly,
and flexible. The compact mobile
turbines are designed for rapid shipment
and take only days to install. The dual-fuel
turbines are flexible enough to run on diesel,
natural gas, LNG, LPG, and more. Once
in operation, the TM2500 model can reach
full power in less than 10 minutes. The
modular turbine solutions can be scaled to
meet capacity requirements ranging from
15 MW to 500 MW or more-enough to
power entire cities in some cases. Mobile
gas turbines offer significant grid stability
advantages over reciprocating engines.
The turnkey solution offers a complete
balance of plant, as well as a full-service
package. A modular plant using these compact,
power-dense turbines is a perfect fit
for locations with space constraints and
emergent needs. For example, last year
APR Energy supplied turbines in Mexico
after a major earthquake damaged generating
capacity at Pemex's largest refinery,
in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria,
and in South Australia to defend against
summer power outages, among others.
APR Energy, Jacksonville, Florida
www.opto22.com
https://aprenergy.com
www.powermag.com
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http://www.mindgrub.com http://www.E-Inst.com http://www.advantech-dlog.com https://www.aprenergy.com http://www.opto22.com http://www.powermag.com
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