3rd Quarter, 2011

Further down the distribution chain, an article shows how smart grid technologies can be applied at a distribution level. Stockholm’s Royal Seaport is an urban area in which a number of smart grid technologies are being applied. In this article we highlight the impact of adopting intelligent low voltage equipment. Moving from urban planning to software architecture, we show how ABB is working with methods and tools to make its software sustainable and maintainable. As the functionality of software in products becomes more extensive and sophisticated, the significance of this aspect will increase further.

Key Themes: Solar converter; Pumped storage; Software architecture; Environment

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2nd Quarter, 2011

In an interview with Texas state geologist, Professor Scott Tinker, ABB Review takes a more detailed look at some of the challenges and trends faced by the oil and gas industry. The subsequent articles provide examples of ABB technology at work for the industry. Through examples from across the world, we will look at ABB’s offerings such as engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) providers, integrated control systems, trends in electrical houses, the separation of oil and water, large adjustable speed drives, getting more information out of process data, and the use of robots in harsh environments.p>

Key Themes: Desert infrastructure; Separating oil and water; Saving power while making copper; Substation retrofit with IEC 61850

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1st Quarter, 2011

Technology is a defining aspect of modern society. To fathom how much we depend on individual technologies, we need look no further than the manufacturing processes on which we depend or the power-supply that keeps our lights burning. The extent to which tomorrow’s world will be different from today’s will depend to a significant degree on the technological progress and breakthroughs that will emerge between now and then. Through its research and development labs, ABB is proud to play a central if not defining part in advancing some of the contributing technologies. In this issue of ABB Review, 11 innovations selected from ABB labs across the globe are presented in short articles. Many of these are additionally discussed in greater depth in this, recent and upcoming issues of the journal.

Key Themes: Innovations; Switchgear; Drives and Converters; Productivity; Energy

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4th Quarter, 2010

Read “The Effective Operator” to learn about a technology designed to reduce operator error within process industries. In “Mobilizing Transformers,” you’ll find out about a mobile transformer that gets utilities and businesses back on line fast after an emergency with a rapid 10 to 15 day installation. Plus, find articles about a technology to reduce portside emissions; learn about a sophisticated combination of testing and simulation methods ABB researchers developed to design transformers that can survive earthquakes; and see how new drives are offering combined safety and productivity functionality that was previously unavailable without using external equipment.

Key Themes: Productivity and Safety; Productivity and Control; Delivering Power.

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Energy and Resources

3rd Quarter, 2010

Featuring stories on ABB’s new manufacturing & logistics center in South Africa that was designed green from top to bottom; ABB and the Alpha Ventus wind park; and achieving fuel savings for anchor handling tug supply vessels through electric propulsion; and more.

Key Themes: Drives and Energy; A Greener World; Components and Technologies; and Solutions in Automation.

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Special Report: IEC 61850

Stories include: A new approach for communication in substation automation and beyond; ABB product development based on the IEC 61850 standard; Impact of modern communication technology on system reliability; and more.

Key Themes: Innovation and Development; Smarter Substations; Project Expectations; The Way Forward; and Enabling the Smart Grid.

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Railways and Transportation

2nd Quarter, 2010

Stories include rail solutions to the mobility challenge; China’s rail revolution; technology applications for railway infrastructure to enhance power quality in rail feeder systems; shore to ship power solutions; and more.

Key themes: The Railway Perspective; Around the World; Fixed Infrastructure; Trains in Motion; Service and Technology; and Perpetual Pioneering.

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Smart Grids

1st Quarter, 2010

Features include: Smart electricity; Stabilizing grids and enabling renewable power generation; Smart distribution management systems providing more efficient and reliable services; Mitigation of voltage collapses in large urban grids; and more.

Key themes: Integrating Renewables; Operations & Control; Equipment and Reliability; Consumption and Efficiency

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