Human interaction with products or within designed processes plays a critical role in how well any particular product is accepted by the market or how efficiently any physical system operates. How a human will function in relation to a product or system is difficult to predict, yet ergonomic considerations traditionally have been addressed outside of the 3D world. Physical tests are performed long after the product or system can be changed easily or cost effectively. All too often, this results in sub-par designs or massive cost overruns to correct deficiencies overlooked early in the process. Organizations need a way to accurately and easily simulate the interface between humans and a product or system from the earliest stages of the design and engineering process.  Download this white paper entitled “Virtual Ergonomics: Taking Human Factors into Account for Improved Processes and Products” to understand the importance of virtual ergonomics and its benefits, including improved product usability and more efficient design processes.  You’ll also gain access to real-world examples in organizations such as  Northrup Grumman, Volkswagon and San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.

Across the global energy industry, organizations are under intense pressure. Power demand continues to grow exponentially. Regulatory agencies are imposing more stringent health, safety and environmental requirements. New facilities need to be brought online quickly and an aging infrastructure must be upgraded and modernized with minimal service interruptions.  Particularly, the oil and gas segment is required to operate around the clock under some of the harshest conditions on the planet. You need to find ways to control the staggering costs related to operational inefficiencies in planning, maintenance and workforce training costs.  Download Dassault Systèmes' technology leadership white paper to discover how innovative 3D virtual planning and training solutions can maximize operational efficiency, reduce financial risk, and most importantly, keep your workforce safe.

This paper is written specifically for power industry companies to assist in exploring the endless possibilities of wireless in plant automation.

In spite of the drop in energy prices during 2008, energy efficiency remains an important consideration for process manufacturers. Honeywell brings a well defined strategy and a rigorous energy methodology to its energy practice.  ARC believes these are important to end users than the actual products.

The following white paper concerns the implementation of advanced energy solutions enabling industrial power generators to optimize plant processes, increase energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and manage their external power contracts- and subsequently enhance their business results.

As deadlines for the North American Electric Reliability Council Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC-CIP) standards approach, power plants and electric utilities must begin implementing the necessary security practicies to meet with compliance requirements.  This paper will address the NERC-CIP standards and how Honeywell solutions can increase plant safety and meet these critical reliability guidelines.

Honeywell has developed a culture of continuous improvement. This has globally harmonized its business processes for automation and integration in major capital projects. How can this corporate capability serve the increasingly complex needs of power generation projects? Find out what ARC thinks Honeywell's advantage is.

The concern for the anthropogenic release of methane (CH4) into the environment and methane’s potential for global warming—21 times higher than that of carbon dioxide—continues to draw international attention. As such, those engaged in industries such as coal mining, landfills, agriculture and wastewater treatment are looking for ways to safely and economically mitigate the release of methane-based gases.

There is considerable opportunity for growth in the Asia-Pacific region for sustainable electric power applications using alternative fuels. As power demands in countries like China and India increase, industrial activity also increases and resulting landfill material grows, creating more sustainable, readily available alternative fuels. This paper discusses those opportunities, incorporating coal mine methane, landfill gas and biogas.

Profiles of existing applications that document reliable, efficient utilization of alternative fuels for gas reciprocating engines are offered to illustrate the success of such systems.

The initiative to lower diesel engine emissions started with on-highway engines in 1973
and now extends to non-road mobile equipment, marine and locomotive engines, and stationary engines. These lower standards present significant technical and operational challenges for both engine users and manufacturers. While stringent diesel engine emission standards generally result in cleaner air, the challenges will continue in the United States as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) phase in even more stringent diesel engine emission limits.

Since the introduction of non-road Tier 1 regulations in 1996, the EPA has lowered the
limits on emissions from diesel-powered non-road mobile equipment, and manufacturers have responded by utilizing innovative technologies to achieve compliance. While the requirements to certify diesel engines generally shift the burden of air quality compliance toward manufacturers, end-users must also be aware of local or site-specific regulations affecting their operations.

The movement toward cleaner and more sustainable energy continues, and reciprocating
generator sets can help owners meet national and local environmental regulations. For utilities that run on the decoupling model, there are often incentives to meet efficiency and emissions standards for the power supplied to customers. Because they are able to run on renewable fuels like landfill gas, biogas and coal bed methane, reciprocating generator sets give users the opportunity to generate carbon credits.

This paper will discuss the capabilities of reciprocating generator sets that can provide solutions to some of today’s most important power generation issues. Reciprocating generator sets recycle heat which is normally released as exhaust. Due to their size and portability, combined with the ability to run on renewable resources, owners are able to meet environmental regulations and contribute to national energy security.