Our economy sure could use the Next Big Thing. Something on the scale of railroads, automobiles or the Internet — the kind of breakthrough that emerges every so often and builds industries, generates jobs and mints fortunes. >>Read More
Taking the perspective of PLC, the main difference between microprocessor/microcontroller and PLC is that PLCs are armored for severe conditions and have the facility for extensive input/output arrangements Read the rest of this entry »
On July 28, 1998, a carbon dioxide (CO2 ) fire extinguishing system unexpectedly discharged as workers were performing maintenance activities in an electrical support facility at the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory (INEEL) Test Reactor Area. Fifteen employees subsequently were exposed to high concentrations of CO2, resulting in one fatality and several serious injuries. An August 1998 Safety and Health Bulletin (Issue 98-1) addressing this incident called for evaluating CO2 system site policies and procedures to ensure workers are protected from the acute effects of agent discharge into the protected space. Read More>>
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LEADERSHIP largely influence the way the whole organization thinks and behaves. But, first of all, there must be a deliberate effort to become fully aware of leadership values. Each of us must ask the same questions : What do I hold as important in life? What are my ideas about right or wrong, good or bad? Do my present values contribute positively towards the achievement of personal and organizational goals? Read the rest of this entry »
One of the most common single points of failure in control systems is the wiring, and especially the connections. Here’s a Back to Basics on termination technologies that will help you avoid common mistakes. Read More>>
Research Triangle Park, NC – A major new standard on the development, installation, and management of alarm systems in the process industries has reached a significant milestone. ISA-18.2, “Management of Alarm Systems for the Process Industries,” has been approved by the ISA Standards & Practices Board and, following final approval by the American National Standards Institute, is expected to be published in July. Read More>>
The world is consuming more and more electronic products every year. This has caused a dangerous explosion in electronic scrap (e-waste) containing toxic chemicals and heavy metals that cannot be disposed of or recycled safely. But this problem can be avoided. We are pressing leading electronic companies to change; to turn back the toxic tide of e-waste. Read More>>
By MYRNA M. VELASCO, Manila Bulletin, July 1, 2009
As part of the litmus test to extending efficient service to customers, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved new set of rules and procedures for the testing and maintenance of electric meters. Read More>>
MANILA, Philippines—The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has urged consumers and stakeholders to submit their comments on the revised draft rules for prepaid retail electric service, which is aimed at helping residential customers manage their consumption of electricity. Read More>>
Where’s the next boom? Maybe in `cleantech’
October 7th, 2009 by 
March Matienzo
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