Truck fire prompts evacuation at Stillwater Mine
NYE, Mont. - A fire in a small truck at Stillwater Mining Company’s Nye mine prompted a mine evacuation late Monday night.
Carmanah Introduces Solar-powered Roadway Flasher Featuring ENCOM Wireless Control Technology
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA (December 28, 2008) - Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX: CMH) has introduced a wireless solar-powered flashing beacon suitable for a range of ITS (intelligent traffic systems) roadway applications. The R838 wireless ITS solar flasher incorporates all components - including solar modules, LEDs (light emitting diodes), and wireless activation technology - within a [...]
Indian Power Stations to Import 25% More Coal Next Year
India is anticipating a shortfall of coal supplies as new coal-fired power plants are commissioned and is expected to import 25% more coal in 2009. Coal-fired plants account for over 65% of the country’s power generation.
Coal Gasification Project May Influence US Clean Coal Market
ConocoPhillips and Peabody Energy have formed a joint venture to develop a state-of-the-art coal gasification facility in Kentucky. They plan to employ new carbon capture and storage technologies that could create new markets for United States coal.
UK Green Light for Coal-Fired Power
According to the UK Energy Secretary, Ed Miliband, Britain will not ban the development of coal-fired power plants. Mr. Bilibrand said he would not ignore the security of Britain’s energy supply needs.
The Versatility of Hydraulic Submersible Pumps
Hydraulic submersible pumps offer flexibility and performance
When determining a pump for an application, there are a number of factors to consider. Among them are flow requirements, head conditions, suction requirements, and dimensional limitations. Hydraulic submersible pumps are an option and give the added benefit of run dry capability, especially when electric powered pumps are of [...]
ABB successfully tests ultrahigh-voltage transformer, key for power superhighways
2008-12-23 - New transformer to be used on world’s longest power transmission link in China
Revised UNFC aims to simplify reporting of reserves and resources in a globalised world
The United Nations Framework Classification for Fossil Energy and Mineral Resources Terminology (UNFC) may improve global communications regarding remaining quantities of non-renewable fossil energy and mineral resources. The UNFC of 2004, with its accompanying UN ECOSOC Resolution 2004/233 recommending worldwide application, has recently been simplified in order to facilitate global use. This new draft version [...]
Caterpillar scales back executive pay in 2009
Caterpillar Inc., the world’s largest maker of mining and construction equipment, said Monday it will cut executive compensation by up to 50 percent next year due to slower demand amid the global economic …
Joy Global Inc. Announces Completion of Wuxi Shengda Acquisition
Joy Global Inc. (NASDAQ:JOYG), a worldwide leader in high-productivity mining solutions, today announced that its wholly-owned China Mining Machinery subsidiary has completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares of Wuxi Shengda, a Chinese manufacturer of longwall shearing machines, for $22.0 million excluding closing costs. Wuxi Shengda provides the Company with a foothold in [...]
Shenhua Selects Bucyrus CL-10C
Shendong Mine has selected five Bucyrus CL-10C Compact Loaders for its underground coal operations. This marks the first diesel equipment supply contract between China Shenhua Energy Company and Bucyrus for this type of equipment.
Employing and maintaining centrifugal pumps
For over 30 years, GIW has offered the ‘Slurry Course’ officially known as Transportation of Solids Using Centrifugal Pumps. The 2009 Course will be held March 23-27. This in depth course offers engineers an overall look at slurry transport and is based on the 3rd Edition text, Slurry Transport Using Centrifugal Pumps by Wilson et.al. [...]
