Duke Power says new mobile simulator will save a bundle

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Duke Power will use a new PC-based simulator to train the operators of coal-fired stations. Simulators once cost between $2-4 million each, but new simulators cost $500-700,000. The simulator training is expected to generate more than $175 million in operational savings.

Publisher: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1993
Coal-fired power plants, Coal fired power plants, Duke Power Co.

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Outsourcing and re-engineering: two trends gathering steam

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Outsourcing of data processing operations and redesigning the workflow, systems and procedures in a corporation are two trends gaining acceptance in the electric power distribution industry. An analysis of the trends and what they mean to the industry is presented.

Publisher: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1992
Usage, Outsourcing

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How to cut losses, tighten margins, get more from T&D equipment

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Managers of electric power plants discuss ways to save money and increase capacity in transmission and distribution. This includes using computer-automated equipment, total quality management of operation systems and altering equipment to save energy.

Publisher: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1993
Electric Power Distribution, Electric power transmission

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Subjects list: Management, Electric utilities
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