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- The 2007 Energy Act: Good News for Motor Users
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- 100 Miles of Copper Cable Connects, Protects 4.6-MW Photovoltaic Solar Farm
- Driving America to Energy Independence, 30-mph Wind + Plug-In Hybrids = 100 mpg
- Copper-Rotor Motors + Variable Frequency Drives Maximize Savings at a Brass Mill
- Copper-Rotor Motors + Variable Frequency Drives Maximize Savings at Water Treatment Plant
- Bowling Pin Manufacturer Fights Rising Energy Costs With Premium-Efficiency Motors
- Mineral Producer Installing 150 Copper-Rotor Motors Rising Energy Costs Drive Upgrades, Rapid Payback Expected
- Shaw Industries Demands NEMA Premium® Efficiency Motors
- Bryant University Saves Energy Cuts Costs With All-Copper Systems
- Transformer Manufacturer Uses Only Copper
- Copper and Wind Energy
- Motor Upgrades Help Cut HVAC Energy Costs
- Kodak Focuses on NEMA Premium®
- Skating Arena Cuts Energy Costs with Premium-Efficiency Motors
- Brass Mill Cuts Costs with NEMA Premium® Motors
- Weyerhaeuser Policy Calls for Premium-Efficiency Motors and Transformers
- Cummins Engine Company Saves With Energy Efficiency Motors
- Energy-Efficient Transformer Yields 156% ROI
- DOE Mandates Higher Efficiency for Distribution Transformers
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- It's a Law of Physics: Copper Saves You Money
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- Proper Grounding Prevents Outages
- A Power Quality Primer
- Two Modern Power Quality Issues – Harmonics & Grounding
- Are You Ready for the Electrical Needs of Today and Tomorrow?
- Wiring for Power Quality
- An Abbreviated Bibliography of Power Quality Information Sources
- Have a Good Power Quality Story To Tell?
- Case Study: New Grounding System Ends Lightning
- Case Study: Proper Copper Grounding Stops Lightning Damage
- Case Study: Copper Grounding System Protects Mt. Washinghton Towers
- Case Study: Old Walmart + Electrical Upgrade = New 9-1-1 Center
- Case Study: Florida 911 Center Upgrades Lightning Protection System
- Case Study: All-Copper Grounding Systems End Million Dollar Losses
- Case Study: Added Copper Improves Grounding, Subdues Thunderstorm Threats
- Case Study: Copper Ensures Reliability, Power Quality at Boston Data Center
- Case Study: Reliable Grounding Saves Years of Seed Development, Protects Equipment, Stops High-Cost Losses
- Case Study: Power Quality Gets Top Grades at Business-Oriented University
- Case Study: Allegheny Power Insists on Copper For Substation Transformers
- Case Study: Copper Protects MIT Computer Center
- Case Study: Copper Corrects Power Quality Problems
- Case Study: Florida Credit Union Data Center Shrugs Off Direct Lightning Hit
- Case Study: All-Copper Grounding Network Ensures Reliability
- Case Study: Copper Checks in @ Internet Hotel
- Case Study: Networked Plant Learns the Value of Proper Grounding
- Case Study: All-Copper Electrical & Grounding Systems Ensure Reliability
- Case Study: Copper-based Grounding System Ends Lightning Damage
- Case Study: Two Miles of Copper Grounding Saves Big Money
- Case Study: New Rules - and Copper Conductors Help Upgrade a 20-Year-Old Electric System
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An Abbreviated Bibliography of Power Quality Information Sources
- Recommended Practice for Powering and Grounding Sensitive Electronic Equipment: IEEE Emerald Book, Standard 1100-1999 (or latest edition), IEEE, New York, NY.
www.IEEE.org - Recommended Practice for Grounding of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems: IEEE Green Book, Standard 142- 1992 (or latest edition) , IEEE, New York, NY.
- National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, National Fire Protection Ass'n., Quincy, MA, (latest edition).
www.NFPA.org - IAEI Soares Book on Grounding, International Association of Electrical Inspectors, Richardson, TX, (latest edition).
www.IAEI.org - Code for Protection Against Lightning, NFPA 780, (latest edition).
www.NFPA.org - Grounding and Lightning Protection, Robinson, M. D., Publication No. EL-5036, Electric Power Research Institute, Palo Alto, CA, 1987. (Available to members only).
www.EPRI.com - Lightning Protection Systems, Pub. No. 96A, Underwriters Laboratories Inc., Northbrook, IL.
www.UL.com - Dranetz Field Handbook for Power Quality Analysis, Dranetz Technologies, Edison, NJ, 1991.
www.dranetz-bmi.com - EC&M Practical Guide to Quality Power for Sensitive Electronic Equipment, DeDad, John and Waggoner, Ray, Intertec Publishing, Overland Park, KS, (latest edition).
In addition, the following two Web sites contain informative and technical information on grounding certain sensitive locations:
- UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE - Electrical Protection of Digital and Lightwave Telecommunications Equipment
- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - Lightning and Surge Protection, Grounding, Bonding and Shielding Requirements for Facilities and Electronic Equipment
Copper Development Association Inc. also offers a CD-ROM on power quality topics, and a videotape on understanding harmonics. Please refer to the Publications List, or call toll-free 888-480-4276.
The preceding is a brief bibliography of publications on power quality and related issues. It is presented for informational purposes only, and CDA makes no representations as to its completeness and accuracy, nor that of any of the publications cited. CDA assumes no liability whatsoever for user application of any information derived from its use. Power quality issues may affect personnel safety, and a qualified engineer or electrical contractor should be consulted on all electrical matters.
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