Erika Thorson, Author at Power Post

2013 Hurricane Outlook. Plan Ahead. Install Standby Power Connection.

June 14, 2013August 23, 2017Erika Thorson

Hurricane Andrea has kicked off the 2013 Hurricane Season, and according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration this year should be a doozie. With warmer than average temperatures, wind patterns routing our way from Africa, and no sign of El Niño showing up to reduce hurricane activity, it has been predicted that the Atlantic is likely to experience a greater number of storms and stronger hurricanes. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center anticipates 13-20 named storms and 3-6 hurricanes. This forecast is above the seasonal average.

Examining the Move Towards Electrified Rubber Tire Gantries

April 22, 2013August 23, 2017Erika Thorson

Traditionally, Rubber Tire Gantries (RTGs) have been operated by diesel fuel. However, with the rising cost of fuel there has been a shift toward running RTGs on electrical power. In addition to reduced emissions, utilizing Electrified Rubber Tire Gantries can reduce fuel consumption by as much as 95% according to a recent article published by World Cargo News. Many ports that have implemented ERTGs are seeing a decrease in maintenance expenditures around 30% less than those that are fuel operated. Additional savings have also been reported on operating costs and communication/monitoring data systems. A shift toward this proven and reliable electrical system has been seen more and more in new ports across the world.

6-Ways to Select a Manual Transfer Switch

December 4, 2012August 23, 2017Erika Thorson

One does not have to go back very far to discover the riveting devastation numerous natural disasters have left in their wake. From Katrina washing over the gulf coast to severe snow storms freezing power lines across the Midwest to the most recent visit from Sandy which left over 8 million people without power, the increasing severity and frequency of inclement weather is matched by our growing reliance on the power grid infrastructure.

Benefits of In-house Fabrication

September 20, 2012August 23, 2017Erika Thorson

Regardless of your role in the marketplace, you have probably been faced with a situation where you required a unique item that was difficult to source, too expensive, or took far too long to be delivered. In this case it is important to have the ability to build it yourself. This is where an in-house fabrication shop can provide an organization and its customers with solution-oriented benefits.

Hurricane Isaac Delivers a Reminder of the Importance of Back-up Power Generation

September 5, 2012August 23, 2017Erika Thorson

Year in and year out, from coast to coast we are reminded how absolutely dependent we have become on the underlying infrastructure that delivers the clean water, electricity, and communications we Americans have come to take for granted.