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Power Online  Newsletter  -- http://www.poweronline.com
Volume 3   Issue 80
Wednesday, August 23, 2000
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Welcome to this issue of Power Online's (http://www.poweronline.com) 
electronic
newsletter brought to you by VerticalNet. VerticalNet recently launched a new
suite of capabilities for its Storefront customers. Among other things the
suite includes an easier to navigate look and feel, and the ability to create
an online catalog.

Based on customer comments, VerticalNet included in this update an expansion 
of
its Virtual Office capabilities. The new features include enhanced reporting,
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commerce enabled. To find out more and find out how you might qualify for a
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******** FEATURED ARTICLES selected by April C. Murelio ****

1) The Cansolv System Process: A new paradigm for SO2 recovery and recycle
2) Exclusive Platts Report Offers Comprehensive Look at IPPs
3) AlterSys to buy CJ International, Transysoft
4) News and Analysis

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1) The Cansolv System Process: A new paradigm for SO2 recovery and recycle
The Cansolv System is an aqueous amine-based regenerative gas desulfurization
process that promises SO2 removal down to a few ppm. It is flexible,
robust, easy to operate ,and quickly responsive to changes in gas feed
conditions. Potential uses include sulfuric acid plants, spent acid recovery
plants, sulfide ore smelters, sulfur recovery units, flue gas desulfurization
units, pulp mills, and SO2 production, storage, and transportation.
The first of three articles reviews the process itself.
http://www.poweronline.com/read/nl20000822/207584

2) Exclusive Platts Report Offers Comprehensive Look at IPPs
Platts, an energy market information service and a division of The McGraw-Hill
Companies, has completed an exclusive new report detailing the strategies and
projects of 210 closely held, non-regulated, electric generating companies
worldwide.
http://www.poweronline.com/read/nl20000822/207585

3) AlterSys to buy CJ International, Transysoft
Hoping to solidify its position as a global supplier of embedded solutions and
advanced automation technology, Altersys plans to buy CJ International, the
maker of ISaGRAF, the de facto standard in IEC 61131-3 industrial control
software, said Julien Chouinard, president and CEO of AlterSys. Financial
details weren?t released.
http://www.poweronline.com/read/nl20000822/207586

4) News and Analysis
Visit the Power Online News and Analysis page for the latest
industry headlines and feature articles.
http://www.poweronline.com/read/nl19991209/40575



******** EDITOR'S CHOICE PRODUCTS ********

1) AC Drive
2) Potting and Encapsulation Selector Guide
3) FTA Retrofit System
4) Product Showcase

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1) AC Drive
The Altivar 28 AC drive allows retrofitting to existing ALTIVAR 18 AC drives
without re-drilling boltholes or new programming. The compact, easily 
installed
and programmed drives provide low-cost motor control solutions for industrial
and commercial users. They are best suited for applications in material
handling, packaging, HVAC and pumps.

-- Square D/Schneider Electric, Knightdale, NC
http://www.poweronline.com/read/nl20000822/207593

2) Potting and Encapsulation Selector Guide
A new 2-page application selector guide on potting and encapsulation systems 
is
now available. Viscosity, set-up times, cure schedules, service temperature
ranges, volume resistivity and application recommendations are listed for over
30 different grades.

-- Master Bond Inc., Hackensack, NJ
http://www.poweronline.com/read/nl20000822/207594

3) FTA Retrofit System
Waters Equipment Co. has introduced an FTA Retrofit System designed for users
of steam and water analysis equipment (such as power plants) who need 
secondary
temperature control or better temperature control than their existing system
provides.

-- Waters Equipment Co., Lansdale, PA
http://www.poweronline.com/read/nl20000822/207595

4) Product Showcase
Power Online and its editor, April C. Murelio, select some of the best new
products in the industry and present them to you in our Product Showcase.
http://www.poweronline.com/read/nl19991209/40576



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******** INSIDE POWER ONLINE ********


1) Book Selection -- Power System Quality Assessment
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1) Book Selection -- Power System Quality Assessment
Author: Arrillaga
Power supply quality and its delivery has become especially important in light
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http://www.poweronline.com/read/nl20000822/207675

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Register today for the Leasend.com newsletter and get the latest info on
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Visit the complete Buyer's Guide @ Power Online where you can research a
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Until next time, take care, and don't forget to check out these other
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