Sentences with phrase «system reliability as»

• Increased safety • Reduced unscheduled outages resulting in downtime • Improved system reliability as a result of less downtime • Reduced repair costs from equipment failures

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BTCC prides itself as being the longest running Bitcoin exchange in the world, and the reliability of the exchange is enhanced by its state - of - the - art security features and its cold wallet storage system.

This system will improve product quality and reduce production cost, with a very high level of reliability; we can offer sanitary, turn - key solutions for powder handling systems with specific solutions for each part of your powder process such as:

This new technology will improve air quality and the reliability of the electric power system here in New York, while lowering energy bills and helping the state further solidify its place as the nation's leader in the clean energy economy,» said Cuomo.

Power systems are adopting so - called smart grid technologies, such as advanced power sensors and automated switches, that could have unintended impacts on reliability, Papic notes.

As for the important matter of reliability, the obvious worry is that because the wind does not always blow, the system will sometimes not be able to supply electricity when needed.

Grid parity is when the cost and reliability of that solar panel system is about the same as that of buying electricity like most people do today — from the local utility's power grid.

Unless the reliability of renewable energy sources can be improved, as these sources contribute more and more electricity to the grid, engineers will have an increasingly difficult time keeping the system balanced.

As the U.S. nuclear industry and its regulator, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC), implement these actions, the report recommends particular attention to improving the availability, reliability, redundancy, and diversity of specific nuclear plant systems:

Because Bitcoin is completely decentralized, the only thing ensuring its reliability is a massive public log — referred to as the blockchain — of every Bitcoin transaction conducted since the system was first introduced in 2009.

At NREL's new Energy Systems Integration Facility, capabilities such as a hose reliability testing robot and construction of additional refueling hardware will support H2FIRST's hydrogen infrastructure research needs.

If n is too small, statistical reliability is at risk; if n is too big, too few schools and students are held accountable, as those with subgroup enrollments less than n do not participate in the accountability system.

Dr Robert J. Marzano defines a high reliability school as one that monitors the effectiveness of critical factors within the system and immediately takes action to contain the negative effects of any errors that occur.

Brian has been involved with creating policies, models, and criteria for promoting validity, reliability, and credibility in both assessments and accountability systems through work with groups such as the U.S. Department of Education (co-author of Accountability Peer Review guidance; Growth Model Pilot guidance), Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO)(author of documents on the design of accountability systems and balanced assessment systems), National Center for Educational Outcomes (NCEO)(author of research reports on standardization and reliability for assessment systems for students with disabilities), and several state Technical Advisory Committees.

I also argued (but this was unfortunately not highlighted in this particular article), that I could not find anything about the New Mexico model's output (e.g., indicators of reliability or consistency in terms of teachers» rankings over time, indicators of validity as per, for example, whether the state's value - added output correlated, or not, with the other «multiple measures» used in New Mexico's teacher evaluation system), pretty much anywhere given my efforts.

- the end of MCAS as a graduation requirement; - the redesign and streamlining of the existing test; - the use of MCAS for diagnostic purposes only; - review of MCAS and the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks by professional education associations; - an independent review of MCAS for validity and reliability; and - a comprehensive assessment system for schools.

«We're contenting our cars to be the quietest, to have the best drivability experience and best navigation systems, as well as reliability.

barely a.1 shy in performance... twice the versatility and comfort... usable rather than pretentious rear seats... an AWD system that works at all speeds rather than bailing out above 60mph... not to mention superior reliability... and a far more extensive as well as quality service oriented versus snob appeal dealership network..

Projects eligible for grants must develop information that assists in implementing PTC systems, such as costs of installing PTC systems; back office systems; PTC interoperability; technologies that will lower costs, accelerate implementation, enhance interoperability between host and tenant operations, and improve reliability of PTC systems; and support PTC system certification.

«I am also very satisfied and proud that the Outlander PHEV was able to demonstrate so convincingly the reliability and durability of MMC's own plug - in hybrid electric vehicle system as well as the superior capabilities of its Twin Motor 4WD and S - AWC systems.

Consumer Reports just released the results of its Annual Auto Reliability Survey and — as we wrote about from last year's Connected Car Expo at the LA Auto Show — infotainment systems and continuously variable transmissions are giving automakers a major black eye, and Tesla owners feel a lot differently about their cars than Consumer -LSB-...]

But as far as the drivetrain reliability is concerned, the engine, transmission, four - wheel - drive system, and brakes have been absolutely flawless.

This car paved the way for Honda's modern hybrids and demonstrated the benefits of petrol electric technology as well as proving the reliability of this previously unseen system.

This, and the fact that the Volvo gets other components from larger stablemates (such as the infotainment system and some switches) should help it to achieve a pretty decent level of reliability.

On top of the aforementioned airbags, a complement of stability systems and a pre-collision system that's able to autonomously apply the brakes at sub-24mph speeds if it detects an obstacle ahead are fitted to the Lexus ES as standard, and the sedan also has amongst the highest reliability ratings for a vehicle of its type.

It's hoped that a ground - up fresh start with the new Range Rover means that the previous reliability glitches — many of which could be sourced to the way the old Range Rover had its systems added as it evolved — have been banished for good, and that the new Range Rover will not just be incredibly impressive, but reliable too.

As part of a multi-faceted approach to active safety, the Lexus Safety System + package combines millimeter - wave radar with a camera, achieving high reliability and performance.

Consumer Reports just released the results of its Annual Auto Reliability Survey and — as we wrote about from last year's Connected Car Expo at the LA Auto Show — infotainment systems and continuously variable transmissions are giving automakers a major black eye, and Tesla owners feel a lot differently about their cars than Consumer Reports did when they tested it.

This model also topped its segment in the most recent J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study, so it has a notable third - party recognition for its reliability, and owners can enjoy premium cues such as heated and ventilated leather front seats, a blind - spot monitor, lane - change assistance, and a 12 - speaker audio system — all for less than $ 29,000.

For example, it has a reputation for reliability, as well as capability with its all - wheel drive system and retains a good resale value.

The ETC provides this control without the use of separate modules, such as cruise control, which increases reliability and reduces system complexity.

Both systems are flawed, but for a 360 fanatic such as yourself to try and compare the reliability of the 360 to a PS3 is ignorance at its finest.

Does Europe not care about the reliability factor because I sure as heck read, and seen many stories of Europeans pissed at Microsoft at the system's hardware failure.

The papers questioned everything from the relative role of natural mechanisms in changes to the climate system vis - à - vis increased CO2 concentrations, the allegedly «unprecedented» nature of modern climate phenomena such as warming, sea levels, glacier and sea ice retreat, and the efficacy and reliability of computer climate models for projecting future climate states.

Renewables such as solar and wind are top - of - mind when most people think of distributed resources, but natural gas - fired generation is often a good fit too, because it adds reliability to the system and is a consistent source of backup power.

Ottawa, ON, December 20, 2016 — Important considerations for the future of Ontario's electricity supply such as affordability, protection of the environment, and power system reliability are key themes addressed in the Canadian Wind Energy Association's submission to the province's Long - Term Energy Plan.

Furthermore, leading manufacturers and vendors, such as Tesla, are now offering homeowners, building owners and businesses stationary, intelligent lithium - ion battery energy storage systems in the Sunshine State, giving Floridians the option of enhancing the reliability and resiliency of electricity supply and taking a big step along the path to emissions - free energy self - sufficiency.

Traditionally, when presented with a constraint on the system relating to reliability, load growth or the introduction of intermittent generation, a utility had one option: build new infrastructure, such as new substations, power plants or transmission lines.

In this conversation, we unpack some of the big themes we're grappling with as 2018 unfolds: coal demand, electric system reliability, and possible directions for climate policy.

As mentioned earlier, California is considering renewable and energy storage alternatives to three gas plants (the Metcalf Energy Center, Feather River Energy Center, and Yuba City Energy Center) on the Pacific Gas and Electric system that are needed for reliability.

«By making it possible for manufacturers to design HEVs and PHEVs with attractive performance, reliability and safety, as well as an overall lower systems cost, we are able to play a significant role in speeding the market's acceptance of highly fuel - efficient vehicles,» said A123 president and CEO David Vieau.

1 Executive Summary 2 Scope of the Report 3 The Case for Hydrogen 3.1 The Drive for Clean Energy 3.2 The Uniqueness of Hydrogen 3.3 Hydrogen's Safety Record 4 Hydrogen Fuel Cells 4.1 Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell 4.2 Fuel Cells and Batteries 4.3 Fuel Cell Systems Durability 4.4 Fuel Cell Vehicles 5 Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure 5.1 Hydrogen Station Hardware 5.2 Hydrogen Compression and Storage 5.3 Hydrogen Fueling 5.4 Hydrogen Station Capacity 6 Hydrogen Fueling Station Types 6.1 Retail vs. Non-Retail Stations 6.1.1 Retail Hydrogen Stations 6.1.2 Non-Retail Hydrogen Stations 6.2 Mobile Hydrogen Stations 6.2.1 Honda's Smart Hydrogen Station 6.2.2 Nel Hydrogen's RotoLyzer 6.2.3 Others 7 Hydrogen Fueling Protocols 7.1 SAE J2601 7.2 Related Standards 7.3 Fueling Protocols vs. Vehicle Charging 7.4 SAE J2601 vs. SAE J1772 7.5 Ionic Compression 8 Hydrogen Station Rollout Strategy 8.1 Traditional Approaches 8.2 Current Approach 8.3 Factors Impacting Rollouts 8.4 Production and Distribution Scenarios 8.5 Reliability Issues 9 Sources of Hydrogen 9.1 Fossil Fuels 9.2 Renewable Sources 10 Methods of Hydrogen Production 10.1 Production from Non-Renewable Sources 10.1.1 Steam Reforming of Natural Gas 10.1.2 Coal Gasification 10.2 Production from Renewable Sources 10.2.1 Electrolysis 10.2.2 Biomass Gasification 11 Hydrogen Production Scenarios 11.1 Centralized Hydrogen Production 11.2 On - Site Hydrogen Production 11.2.1 On - site Electrolysis 11.2.2 On - Site Steam Methane Reforming 12 Hydrogen Delivery 12.1 Hydrogen Tube Trailers 12.2 Tanker Trucks 12.3 Pipeline Delivery 12.4 Railcars and Barges 13 Hydrogen Stations Cost Factors 13.1 Capital Expenditures 13.2 Operating Expenditures 14 Hydrogen Station Deployments 14.1 Asia - Pacific 14.1.1 Japan 14.1.2 Korea 14.1.3 China 14.1.4 Rest of Asia - Pacific 14.2 Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) 14.2.1 Germany 14.2.2 The U.K. 14.2.3 Nordic Region 14.2.4 Rest of EMEA 14.3 Americas 14.3.1 U.S. West Coast 14.3.2 U.S. East Coast 14.3.3 Canada 14.3.4 Latin America 15 Selected Vendors 15.1 Air Liquide 15.2 Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. 15.3 Ballard Power Systems 15.4 FirstElement Fuel Inc. 15.5 FuelCell Energy, Inc. 15.6 Hydrogenics Corporation 15.7 The Linde Group 15.8 Nel Hydrogen 15.9 Nuvera Fuel Cells 15.10 Praxair 15.11 Proton OnSite / SunHydro 15.11.1 Proton Onsite 15.11.2 SunHydro 16 Market Forecasts 16.1 Overview 16.2 Global Hydrogen Station Market 16.2.1 Hydrogen Station Deployments 16.2.2 Hydrogen Stations Capacity 16.2.3 Hydrogen Station Costs 16.3 Asia - Pacific Hydrogen Station Market 16.3.1 Hydrogen Station Deployments 16.3.2 Hydrogen Stations Capacity 16.3.3 Hydrogen Station Costs 16.4 Europe, Middle East and Africa 16.4.1 Hydrogen Station Deployments 16.4.2 Hydrogen Station Capacity 16.4.3 Hydrogen Station Costs 16.5 Americas 16.5.1 Hydrogen Station Deployments 16.5.2 Hydrogen Station Capacity 16.5.3 Hydrogen Station Costs 17 Conclusions 17.1 Hydrogen as a Fuel 17.2 Rollout of Fuel Cell Vehicles 17.3 Hydrogen Station Deployments 17.4 Funding Requirements 17.5 Customer Experience 17.6 Other Findings

While the ISO acknowledges that higher levels of renewable energy «can minimize system stress and maintain reliability» it depicts a high renewable energy future as «unlikely» and throughout its analysis, the ISO undercounts or discounts the contributions of both renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Riverkeeper retained Synapse to assess the potential impacts to energy reliability and electric power sector air emissions associated with the construction and operation of a closed - cycle cooling system as the «best technology available» (BTA) for the Indian Point nuclear power plant, in order to inform the analysis being conducted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).

As for reliability I would like to see the empirical data about the relative dependability of systems that use more renewable energy vis a vi grids that rely on fossil fuels.

But as the penetration of solar and wind energy increases the system robustness will degrade and reliability will be compromised without costly improvements.

The entire structure of the auction system, with its plethora of rulings and workarounds such as CASPR, demonstrates it is a grotesque Rube Goldberg arrangement that should be abandoned simply because it's too complex to understand and administer, let alone that it threatens reliability.

«Accordingly, as we concluded in D.P.U. 10 - 54, at 229 - 230, the Cape Wind facility will produce far greater benefits in terms of its: (1) contribution to narrowing the projected gap between supply and demand of renewable resources; (2) contribution to compliance with GWSA emission reductions requirements; (3) contribution to fuel diversity; (4) price suppression effects; (5) ability to act as a hedge against future fuel price increases and volatility; (6) contribution to system reliability; and (7) ability to moderate system peak load.

As cities focus increasingly on equitable access — system reliability, affordability, safe places to ride — ridership is growing and becoming more reflective of city racial and socio - economic demographics.»

When interacting with the modeled representation of the managed water system, the impacts manifest as decreased water supply reliability and lower reservoir storage volumes.