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had submitted one of seven CHP projects
that received approval for funding, but the
institution is still evaluating the cost-effec-tiveness of the new plant. The project would
generate 6 MW of electricity and help the
university lower emissions. University officials
noted that a final decision on the CHP plant
would be made after an analysis is completed within the next few months.
The article stated New York Electric &
Gas Corp. (NYSEG) has opposed on-site
electric plants as a solution for rising electric demand, and Binghamton University
President Lois DeFleur sits on the board of
directors of Energy East, NYSEG’s parent.
TST Teams With US2
Thermal Science Technologies (TST) and
Utility Systems Solutions Inc. (US2) of Dallas,
Texas, have joined forces to provide federal
facilities with innovative products and services
that restore the efficiency of underground
steam and hot water piping systems.
Innovative energy-saving solutions such as
ConduFill® and Removable Insulation Covers
will be offered to federal facilities at a
competitive price through the GSA Schedule
in the coming months.
TST’s patented ConduFill® process is a
proven cost-effective method that has successfully restored miles of aging and deteriorated underground piping systems for
district energy systems, colleges and universities and federal facilities worldwide.
With more than 100 years of combined
government experience, US2 offers federal
buyers over 2,500 different steam specialty
products through the GSA Schedule.
Updated Property Loss
Prevention Catalog
The newly updated “2007 Property Loss
Prevention Resource Catalog” was recently
released by business property insurer FM
Global. It contains a wide variety of loss
prevention resources to help facility, plant
and risk managers prevent fires, equipment
breakdown and damaging effects of Mother
Nature. The full-color catalog includes property loss prevention publications, learning
kits, videos, CD-ROMs and training courses
to help manage property-related threats,
prevent facility damage and minimize
business interruption. For a free printed
catalog, visit www.fmglobalcatalog.com.
high-efficiency cooling tower in the same
location.
Ultrasonic Inspection System
Enhanced
McCrometer Web Site
Redesigned
McCrometer has relaunched its Web
site, www.mccrometer.com, now improved
with an on-demand keyword search to help
process, plant, municipal water and agricultural engineers find the most up-to-date
flow meter information. The revamped site
features completely fresh content; an added
“what’s new” section on the home page
highlighting breaking news and the latest
flow meter technologies; revised customer
service/support options; automated local
sales rep search; application case studies;
and factory contact options for order
inquiries, return authorization, questions
and sending orders.
UE Systems recently upgraded its
Ultraprobe® 10,000 ultrasonic detection
system with numerous performance and
design improvements. This handheld
instrument performs condition analysis,
manages test data and directly records,
analyzes and links sound samples to one
of 400 record files stored in the Ultraprobe
or through external devices via a compact
flashcard.
The latest upgrades to this detector
include an advanced digital platform that
enables users to install software upgrades
without having to purchase a new Ultraprobe;
a new ergonomically designed handle; and
extended battery life to permit longer maintenance routes without recharging. The
Ultraprobe 10,000 is also available with an
optional recharger kit and charger pod for
instant deployment of a fresh battery while
the used one is being recharged. For more
information, go to www.uesystems.com.
Carter & Burgess to Upgrade
Texas CHP Plant
The University of Texas at Austin has
selected Carter & Burgess to assist with its
new combined heat and power plant upgrade. The project will include removal of
a vintage 1965 gas turbine generator ( 13
MW) and heat recovery boiler, and installation of a new 30 MW gas turbine generator and heat recovery boiler. The upgraded
CHP unit will dramatically improve overall
plant efficiency while increasing power
output from 115 MW peak to 132 MW.
The project also includes replacement of
an aging wood cooling tower with a new,
Ultraprobe® 10,000 and Extended-Life Battery
Spirax Sarco Receives Valve
Repair Certification
Spirax Sarco has received the Valve
Relief (VR) Certificate of Authorization from
the National Board of Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Inspectors. The certification program
identifies organizations that have established
and demonstrated a quality system for the
repair of pressure-relief valves used on boil-
