New Cold Cathode Dimmable and LED Bulbs
For
all of the people who have searched for an energy-saving replacement bulb to use in
dimmable chandelier fixtures, WattBusters finally has the ticket. We just acquired the TCP cold cathode line of light bulbs. The bulbs are excellent for dimming and rapid
on/off cycling applications and they use either 3 or 5 Watts. Light output is roughly equivalent to 15 - 30 Watt incandescent bulbs.
The FlameTip series is a sharp looking bulb that comes in medium or candelabra base and has clear, frosted or white coatings. The bulbs dim very smoothly and are a great energy-saver for any multi-light chandelier. The rated life is 25,000 hours so you pretty much install them and forget them.
Bids invited for upgrade of Halfaya wells
Iraq's Maysan Oil, China's CNPC and its partners have invited oil service companies to bid for the rehabilitation of 10 oil wells in the 4.1 billion-barrel Halfaya oilfield, Reuters has reported. The service firms are to provide acid stimulation services on 10 wells over a one-year period to maximise the inflow area of the wellbore in oil and gas formations. The group also issued a tender for detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and maintenance to build a temporary oil storage and filling station at Halfaya. [AMEInfo.com]
horizontal drilling and fracturing
Anyone know of some good discussions on the subject of horizontal drilling and fracturing, in the US, Canada and elsewhere? Anyone have any knowledge or
Hot Tips in a Cold Bathroom
The one room that many homeowners overlook when winterizing their house is the bathroom, which -- in the winter -- can often feel like the coldest room in the house.
Bare feet on tile in January in Michigan really do wake you up in the morning. There are a number of ways to take the chill from your bathroom, ranging from fixes requiring a contractor, to easy-do-it-yourself ideas. Whatever your budget, here are some of the solutions that may work for you.
Jordan invites bids for power project
Jordan's National Electric Power Co (Nepco) has issued a request for qualification (RFQ) to developers to build an independent power project (IPP) on a build-own-operate (BOO) basis at the capital, Amman, Meed has reported. The project is set to comprise a power generating facility with a capacity of 200-250MW using either diesel engine technology or combustion turbines operating in simple cycle with an expected annual capacity factor of 40%. The desired commercial operation date for the base bid and alternative bid is 2013-2014. [AMEInfo.com]
Re: Goldman Sachs, BP Met With Derivative Regulators on Dodd-Frank
Yes, I saw this and was unimpressed to be frank. I would dispute the size of the derivatives markets as they are not using the "double counting" standard which
Iraq cuts Kurdish fuel supplies by 50%
Iraq's oil ministry has cut supplies of some fuel products to the northern Kurdish region by 50% in response to the Kurds selling what they say is excess kerosene, fuel waste and naptha to Iran, Reuters has reported. The decision was ordered by oil minister Hussain Al Shahristani, ministry documents showed. "Based on instructions from the oil minister, it was decided to cut the allocation of kerosene and diesel fuel sent to provinces in the Kurdish region by 50% until further notice," one document said. [AMEInfo.com]
Car Wars - Hummer vs. Hoopty
What kind of vehicle do you drive? Why did you choose that particular vehicle? Answering those two simple questions may open a window into the inner workings of your mind. I was pondering my answers to the questions while stuck in the morning rush hour traffic around Detroit. As I sat, looking straight into the bumper of a 2003 Hummer, I knew Mad Max would have been proud of me.
My 1993 Tercel (i.e. Hoopty: beat up old car with a dull paint job and no hubcaps) braves the rush hour traffic and does an admirable job. It's kind of ugly and extremely small but it doesn't cost much at all to own.