Cinergy Solutions Assists Schulte Corporation with Plant Productivity Improvements; Improvements Will Deliver Bottom-Line Results at Indiana Plant.CINCINNATI -- When Schulte Distinctive Storage, a division of Schulte Corporation with facilities in Bloomington, Ind., decided to move to a larger manufacturing plant, it called on Cinergy Solutions for assistance in designing and constructing a new electric distribution system inside the plant. The result: By working closely with Schulte's engineering group, Cinergy Solutions' design team was able to come up with a custom system that will not only cut Schulte's annual electric bill but will also increase productivity of its production welders by 35 percent while improving overall power quality to the entire plant. Further, this will be achieved without an additional capital investment for the welders. Welding welding, process for joining separate pieces of metal in a continuous metallic bond. Cold-pressure welding is accomplished by the application of high pressure at room temperature; forge welding (forging) is done by means of hammering, with the addition of heat. is an essential element in the manufacture of home shelving shelv·ing n. 1. Shelves considered as a group. 2. Material for shelves. 3. An incline; a slope. shelving Noun 1. material for shelves 2. and storage systems that are a Schulte specialty. Its large welders trigger several hundred times a minute, which can affect power quality both in the plant and for neighbors nearby on the local electric utility system. By locating production welding on one transformer transformer, electrical device used to transfer an alternating current or voltage from one electric circuit to another by means of electromagnetic induction. and providing a second for electric service to the rest of the plant, Cinergy Solutions is able to isolate power quality issues associated with the welding process. The welding service transformers are located within a few feet of the production equipment, minimizing system losses and improving the quality of the welds. The transformers are sized to minimize voltage drop Noun 1. voltage drop - a decrease in voltage along a conductor through which current is flowing free fall, drop, dip, fall - a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity; "a drop of 57 points on the Dow Jones index"; "there was a drop in pressure in the pulmonary and to require limited maintenance, while eliminating the need to interlock A device that prohibits an action from taking place. the welders as they are in the old plant. The second internal circuit will serve the plant office, wire coating process and distribution center, reducing power fluctuations associated with the welding process. "We needed to develop a fast track project that was focused on product quality and productivity improvement," said Steve Koehl, Schulte plant engineer. "Cinergy Solutions has provided the engineering, management and construction expertise that we don't have internally, and they have delivered an impressive result for us." "We're pleased to provide a product that meets Schulte's needs for improved electric system infrastructure," said Steve Harkness Steve Harkness (born Carlisle, August 27 1971) is a former footballer who played for several clubs, most notably Liverpool. Playing career A defender or midfielder, most comfortable at left-back but able to play in a range of positions, he began his career with his , president of energy services at Cinergy. "This project is a triple win - improves power quality, increases production capability and provides energy savings." About Cinergy Solutions Cinergy Solutions, an affiliate of Cinergy Corp. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CIN CIN cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) A term used to categorize degrees of dysplasia arising in the epithelium, or outer layer, of the cervix. ), one of the largest diversified energy companies in the US, currently manages over 5,350 MWs of power generation and offers a complete range of energy solutions from on-site supply and energy conservation to renewable energy Renewable energy utilizes natural resources such as sunlight, wind, tides and geothermal heat, which are naturally replenished. Renewable energy technologies range from solar power, wind power, and hydroelectricity to biomass and biofuels for transportation. and maintenance of high-voltage electric and gas infrastructure. Cinergy Solutions' team of utility service experts is dedicated to delivering substantial productivity and bottom line improvements for customers by reinforcing the quality and reliability of their energy infrastructure. With a broad spectrum of services from engineering, design, construction, operations and maintenance of high and medium-voltage electric and natural gas systems, Cinergy Solutions excels at protecting customers' assets by reducing the financial and operational impact of unplanned outages. |
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