Metalcasters learn energy cost reduction strategies at AFS.The AFS A distributed file system for large, widely dispersed Unix and Windows networks from Transarc Corporation, now part of IBM. It is noted for its ease of administration and expandability and stems from Carnegie-Mellon's Andrew File System. AFS - Andrew File System Technical Div. held a seminar Oct. 25-26 on energy savings in metalcasting. The two-day event, was the first AFS-sponsored, comprehensive look at energy saving for both ferrous ferrous (fĕr`əs), iron in the +2 valence state. Containing or having to do with iron. The difference between ferrous and ferric is the number of valence electrons they contain (ferrous contains two and ferric contains three), which and nonferrous non·fer·rous adj. 1. Not composed of or containing iron. 2. Of or relating to metals other than iron. nonferrous Adjective 1. metalcasting facilities. More than 30 metalcasters, including representatives from Canadian Canadian (kənā`dēən), river, 906 mi (1,458 km) long, rising in NE New Mexico. and flowing E across N Texas and central Oklahoma into the Arkansas River in E Oklahoma. and Mexican Mexican named after or originating in Mexico. Mexican axolotl see ambystomamexicanum. Mexican beaded lizard (Heloderma horridum facilities, attended the workshop to learn ways to lower their energy costs. Several industry leaders and representatives from top energy companies, such as ComEd, discussed such money-saving issues as knowing where energy is used, reviewing energy bills to discover more economical solutions, maintaining equipment, and understanding melting and holding costs. In addition, attendees learned of Industrial Assessment Centers, a resource provided by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that offers free and confidential energy assessments, and DOE best practices programs, which are described at www.oit. doe.gov/bestpractices. "With energy costs on the rise, it is important that metalcasters be aware of their own costs, as well as ways to reduce their energy consumption," said Bob Eppich, conference chairman and president of Eppich Technologies. For more information, contact Scott Lammers, AFS technical director, at 847/824-0181 x228. |
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