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• Case Study: Moving a Plant To China (Contract Manufacturing and Fabrication)
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  The above 62.5 KVA unit takes in 3 phase, 380 VAC, 50 Hz (or 415 VAC) and produces 3 phase, 120/208 VAC, 60 Hz (or 480 VAC). The 62.5 KVA rated output is capable of carrying the entire plant load. Two... (View Full Article)
• Case Study: U.S. Coastal Patrol Vessel powered while it is tied up at a foreign dock (Contract Manufacturing and Fabrication)
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  ndustry: Marine Problem: To provide a U.S. Coastal Patrol Vessel with on board 60hz. power while it is tied up at a foreign dock without running the shipboard diesel engines. Solution: Locate our... (View Full Article)
• Case Study: FAA Testing of Aircraft Galley Appliances (Calibration and Testing Services)
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  This unit consists of a synchronous and a synchronous generator built on a single vertical shaft mounted on a welded steel base alongside the control panel. We can build this type of vertical shaft... (View Full Article)
• Case Study: Military Operation of Computers and Signaling Equipment (Networking Equipment)
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  Industry: Military Problem: Operating computers and signaling equipment in a 50hz country (Qatar and Iraq) without depending on standby engine generators. Solution: Model 250QDesStorm which is in our... (View Full Article)
• Case Study: Transocean Cable Repair Ship (Wires, Cables, and Accessories)
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  ur Model 200IND6050QM is designed for converting shore power(60hz. in this case, could be 50hz.) to ships 50hz.(could be 60hz.) "hotel power", i.e., air conditioning, lighting, pumps etc. that are... (View Full Article)
• Common Plug Types Used Around the World (Seals)
• Electric Current Abroad (Seals)
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  To assist U.S. manufacturers, exporters and individuals living or traveling abroad, these pages list the characteristics of electric current available and the type of attachment plugs used in most... (View Full Article)
• Key Terms in the Power Frequency Converter Industry (Engineering Services)
• Power Characteristic Listings by Country (Power Supplies and Conditioners)
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  Enclosures (Indoor quietized and Outdoor) Digital Meters, RS232 and Data Logging, etc. Rotary Design Considerations Starting Surge of motors in the load, Large SCR loads, power factor and resistive... (View Full Article)
• Rotary Vs. Solid State Design (Data Acquisition and Signal Conditioning)
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  Rotary Vs. Solid State Design: In general, the advantages of rotary design over solid state design are:... (View Full Article)
• Solid State Design Considerations (Data Acquisition and Signal Conditioning)
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  Single phase units in this size range are, in contrast to larger 3phase units, relatively simple (4 pc boards) and easy to service in the field given an English speaking technician. Solid state design... (View Full Article)