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The article discusses the significance of mechanical system maintenance in the U.S. It mentions that mechanical system maintenance refers to the assessments which aim to identify various maintenance needs such as recommissioning, carrying out inspections and preventive and corrective maintenance and training technicians. The benefits of mechanical system maintenance include providing productive air quality environment, restrain utility costs and extend the life of capital-intensive equipment.

Focuses on improvements in electronic ballasts for lighting as of March 2006. Efficiency of new electronic ballast systems, according to Jeffrey Plaskon of G.E. Lighting; Importance of matching lamps with the proper ballasts; Potential tax deductions available for lighting upgrades in the Energy Policy Act in the U.S.

Focuses the 1978 Skylane 182Q airplane offered by dealer Tim McCandless in Iowa. Fuel consumption; Mechanical efficiency; Design and specifications.

The article offers brief information on the improved sale of pickup trucks in the U.S. It mentions that several trucks were judged on the basis of design, efficiency and safety, to decide the Truck of the Year. It mentions that the tests include the instrumented acceleration and a towing maneuverability of the vehicle.

Reports on the increase of refrigerator efficiency by manufacturers in the U.S. Change of refrigerator insulation from fiberglass to foam; Removal of electrically heated defrosters; Installation of bigger coils and refined controls.

Discusses progress in the development of all-optical switching fabrics based on mirrors built with microelectronic mechanical system technology in Asia and the United States. Deployment of high-speed Internet and data networks to implement a dynamic optical layer; Offer of unlimited switching capacity; Development of the next-generation network communication infrastructure.

Presents the author's opinion of United States Vice President Al Gore's proposal to assist in the boosting of car efficiency. Thought that more efficient cars, computers and home furnaces mean lower-cost energy and more consumption; Paradox of energy efficiency; Suggestions.

The article presents information on the requirement for the maintenance of the fleet equipments of an optimal level in the U.S. It informs that maintenance of the failure of an equipment is regarded as the most costly and least efficient of the maintenance levels. It further informs that the other levels of fleet equipment maintenance include scheduled maintenance, preventive maintenance and condition based maintenance. INSET: WEBINARS: A NEW SERIES FROM TLT.

The article focuses on the issues related to the sufficiency of back-up power systems in the U.S after the devastation caused by the Hurricane Sandy in the year 2012. It also focuses on the drawbacks of fundamental assumptions used for designing and installation of pre-Sandy back-up power systems in order to develop systems with higher efficiency to tackle such adverse scenarios.

The article presents information from motor and drive manufacturers, equipment suppliers, millwrights and engineers which may help in retrofitting motors in feed and grain processing facilities. The U.S. government has mandated minimum efficiency levels for motors manufactured since 1997 under the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA). It is important to verify the efficiency of current motors before deciding to retrofit equipment with premium efficient ones.

The article provides information on how to conduct mechanical assembly with lesser constraints in the U.S. The author stated that with the use of the integrated manufacturing method designers can avoid some mating problems. He added that the other option of overcoming tolerance problem is using the deformation design method. He emphasized that designers can evaluate and improve an assembly using the constraint-driven design (CDD) method.

The article discusses the impact of the new legislation that urged electric motors to get more efficient. It cites on the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) which emerge last December 19, 2007. Accordingly, EISA's designed to move the U.S. towards greater energy independence and security increase the production of clean renewable fuels, product efficiency, buildings, and vehicles. Moreover, it promotes research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options.

The article discusses the new innovations of bearings in rotating equipment which played a vital role in several industries in the U.S. It is mentioned that the new designs have increased the potential to deliver increased efficiency which are engineered to work with less energy. Furthermore, new generation of bearings performs multiple functions and add value in the process including sensor bearing units, which integrate a sensor, and a ball bearing, used in rotating machine parts.

The article discusses the statement of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) regarding the amount of energy used by the pumping systems in process plants. Topics include the type of analysis for the understanding and evaluation of a pumping system, the high motor efficiency, and the U.S. DOE Pumping System Assessment Tool (PSAT).

Focuses on the reasons behind delays in passenger trains in the U.S. in 2004. Interference of freight trains; Mechanical problems; Erroneous signal or dispatch.

In the article, the author discusses the developments in the U.S. agriculture sector. He discusses the importance of making a capital purchase plan in order to bolster on-farm productivity. He cites the increasing importance of on-farm communication in the farming sector. He claims that improving a machine's efficiency and use rate results in more productive acres from one's machinery inventory.

In this article the author discusses the efficiency of road vehicles in the U.S.

Presents the Monterey 214 FS Montura boat from Monterey Boats in the U.S. Boat power; Price of the boat; Efficiency of the boat.

Presents the Larson Senza 186 boat of Larson Boats in the U.S. Efficiency of the boat; Boat power; Price of the boat.

Presents the Robert J. Collier Trophy to the Sikorsky S-92 helicopter given by the National Aeronautics Association in the U.S. Design and specification; Mechanical efficiency; Maintenance cost.

The article discusses the benefits of new trucks when looking to improve fuel economy, decrease maintenance costs, and efficient fleet operations. It cites the Fleet Advantage survey on trucks and equipments that offer more product value than older trucks. The survey has determined the impact of shortened lifecycles of older trucks and their exponential gains year-over-year in both truck turnover and in maintenance concerns.

Editorial. Offers observation on the computer simulation conducted by J. Walter Oler of Texas Tech University on changes in blade-surface roughness of wind turbines that might result from the buildup of insect bodies. Calculation of the effect of reconfigured turbine blades on energy-conversion efficiency; Solution to the bug problem in turbines.

The article looks at improvements in efficiency and sustainability in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems of U.S. supermarkets. It notes that Trane's recent technological advances are focused on the needs of the supermarket environment via the Cool, Dry, Quiet (CDQ) dessicant technology. The Humidi-MiZer adaptive dehumification system developed by Carrier addresses the issue of indoor comfort for shoppers while nesuring ideal temperatures for food stability, Greg Alcorn of United Technology Corp. says.

Reports on the increasing popularity of value stream mapping among U.S. manufacturers. Problems in a company's manufacturing process; Decrease in machining efficiency.

Reports the approval of the Senate on the 12 seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) standard for central air conditioning in the U.S. Significance of the 12 SEER standard for small business and the environment; Date for the implementation of the standard; Reaction of the 13 SEER advocates to the Senate decision.

Focuses on United States (US) Energy Secretary Bill Richardson's plan to issue a standard requiring central air conditioners to be up to 20% more efficient for November 2000. Response to widespread power outages; Authority of the US Department of Energy to ratchet up efficiency levels; Regulation of the Standard Energy Efficiency Ratio of central air conditioners.

Reports on calls of the US Department of Energy (DOE) for proposals on projects on electric motor system energy efficiency and environment improvement in municipal and industrial settings. Inclusion of the selected projects in DOE's Motor Challenge program; Preference for projects which are not further than the engineering design stage.

The article discusses the innovation in automated teller machines (ATM) in the U.S. Observers say that high-tech functions integrated in an ATM will not pay off. Industry experts agree that innovation in ATM will take the more mundane form of technology that lower costs and makes the machines more convenient to use. Kahuna ATM Solutions president Bryan Bauer says that near-term ATM upgrades are intended to edge out science fiction-inspired offerings.

The article discusses the focus of agricultural machinery manufacturers on increasing the efficiency of their engines at current sizes in the U.S. as of March 2010. The manufacturers are focusing on horsepower and packaging to increase engine efficiency. They are said to be working on power density instead of on increasing engine size because it is easier, cheaper and more practical. The agricultural machinery makers including AGCO Corp. and Deere have increased horsepower in their tractors.

The article focuses on the new approach of Wilson Turbopower Inc. in maximizing efficiencies of microturbines in the U.S. The company's 300-kW turbine uses ceramic components and a three-stage turbine to get efficiencies of 50 percent to 90 percent thus it generates electricity from natural gas 5 to 12 cents/kilowatt per hour (kW-hr.). More details about the new system are also presented.