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Variable-Frequency Drive Systems for Hydraulic Elevators
[…] If ride frequency is not an issue, the more cost-effective “up-only” variable-frequency c1 drive type can be used. These types of installations are generally used in modernization projects with limited power supply. Summary As varied as the applications are, different types of hydraulic drives are necessary. Do not be distracted by catch phrases like […]
Building Technology: The Planning and Performance of Groups of Elevators
[…] present new problems that may appear unattractive. Best possible group performance will ultimately cause the standardization of group controls. This is likely to affect competition for new projects and the maintenance of existing groups. The integration of elevator group controls in building management systems might be a next step. In view of the importance […]
Playing a Role in National Brands
[…] units on Oztas Metro Line) in Izmir, Turkey. The solution to accommodate the height of inclined escalators in subways accounts for the successes in bidding for such projects. To date, Canny has provided 199 escalators for all stations on Suzhou Line 1 in China. In South Korea, 50 units were provided in Seoul Metro […]
Pilbara to Undergo Development, Expansion
[…] intends to encourage revitalization and transform the area into cities. Property developer Finbar Group is currently building the area’s first high rise, Finbar tower, a AUD100-million (US$106-million) project. If presales continue in strength, a second “twin” tower with 178 units could begin construction in a matter of months. The government has committed more than […]
Annual EU Conference Lets the Good Times Roll
[…] medium-sized cities), the location of this year’s EU conference was very appropriate. And, it provided an opportunity for the conference attendees to visit recently completed elevator modernization projects to see some of the latest products in operation. With the Wirerope Works factory less than an hour’s bus ride from the campus, a factory tour […]
The Studies in Europe and the Energy Efficiency Guideline VDI 4707
[…] energy in 2005 took a pioneer role in the energy consumption research of elevators. Within the European Commission’s Intelligent Energy Europe Pro-gramme, the Energy-Efficient Elevators and Escalators project followed up the research. Considering all the work available, the association of German engineers VDI has developed a voluntary guideline that defines energy measurement procedures and […]
CECA Meets on the West Coast
[…] years, but there is a shortage of manpower for mechanics in all provinces; 100 helpers are unemployed, which has contributed to higher rates of worker’s compensation claims. Project cancellations are down, but developer liquidity and payment risk continues, even with projects restarting. Markets are improving across the board, but they remain much worse than […]
World Trade Center: Gone, But Not Forgotten
[…] New York City, and in honor of those who were lost during this tragic event, we present the following report on what was a very special eleva-tor-industry project. The following article, reprinted in part from the November 2001 issue of ELEVATOR WORLD, describes the buildings that stood on the WTC site for more than […]
Vertical Dimensions
[…] Cabs have also been installed by major elevator companies and independents in Washington, Wyoming, Illinois and Florida. Presently, there are pending orders in several other states. Major projects equipped with Quick Cabs include the Microsoft Redmond Campus in Redmond, Washington; the Starbucks Corporate Office building, Seattle University’s campus buildings, Seattle Tower and the Seattle […]
State-of–the-Art Traffic Analysis
[…] realistic – they are usually either very unrealistic (peaks designed as in Figure 7) or too specific (as in Figure 8) to be applied for a different project than that where data had been collected from. However, the biggest drawbacks are: Often the evaluation periods are very short and results lack statistical relevance. These […]
