How vulnerable is the industry to electronic intrusion?

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Electronic intrusion to electric grids poses economic, security and political risks whose ramifications are far-reaching, owing to the interconnectedness of the nation's electronic systems. As such, utilities and other energy providers must be ready to handle electronic emergencies. Aside from implementing threat and crisis management, utilities can best protect their vulnerabilities to cyberattacks through preventive measures that minimize, if not totally eliminate, these weaknesses. Pres Clinton's directive on Critical Infrastructure Protection must also be heeded by the industry to defend itself against potential cyber intrusions.

Safety Management NEC, Safety and security measures, Occupational safety and health, Prevention, Energy industries, Energy industry, Computer crimes, Industrial management

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Material gains: a textile plant embraces a heat pump

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American and Efird Inc. (AE), a manufacturer of industrial-grade sewing thread, installed an industrial process heat pump to improve product quality via increased dyeing machine temperatures. It was AE's elecric utility, Duke Power, which suggested the use of the heat pump. The upgrade enhanced product quality AE's without increasing wastewater temperatures. It also resulted in increased boiler capacity and lower energy costs.

Thread mills, Finished Industrial Thread, Energy use, Textile industry, Industrial textiles, Thread, American & Efird Inc.

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A UV solution in Salina

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A ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system was installed at a wastewater plant in Salina, KS, by Western Resources subsidiary Kansas Power and Light Co. in Dec. 1993. The system has enabled the plant to lower its capital and operating costs, improve site safety and eliminate chemical residuals harmful to aquatic life in the waters surrounding the plant.

Water, Sewer, and Pipeline Construction, Sewer & Water Systems, Heavy Construction, Except Highway, Public works, Contracts, Waste management, Kansas Power and Light Co., KAN, Salina, Kansas

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