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Celebrating Excellence: A Conversation With Ernesto Marquez
Celebrating Excellence at MurCal! This month, we’re thrilled to feature Ernesto Marquez, our Employee of the Month, as voted by his peers. As a Production Engineer, Ernesto embodies MurCal’s values of innovation, quality, and teamwork. We’ll explore the contributions that make Ernesto a standout member of our team.
Coming Soon: Vanguard™ MC2000 and MC4000 Motor Controllers
Vanguard™ Battery Systems is set to redefine power solutions for OEM applications with the upcoming release of the MC2000 and MC4000 Motor Controllers. These advanced controllers are designed to seamlessly integrate with Vanguard™ Batteries and Motors, offering a complete, efficient, and reliable system for electrifying equipment.
Introducing the S35 Display by Enovation Controls
On January 21st Enovation Controls has unveiled the S35 display, a cutting-edge successor to the legendary PV101. Designed for industrial and electronic applications, this rugged and compact 3.5-inch color display offers advanced features and exceptional usability, making it an ideal solution for monitoring and controlling equipment in harsh environments.
The Shift to Non-Venting Regulators: A Game-Changer for Oil and Gas Emissions Control
In the oil and gas industry, emissions control has become a top priority as regulations tighten standards for natural gas emissions. The choice between venting and non-venting regulators is now more critical than ever, with companies seeking sustainable solutions to meet environmental standards and improve operational efficiency. The Problem with Venting Regulators Venting regulators have long been industry staples, effectively managing pressure in production equipment like separators and compressors. However, their design releases small amounts of gas during each operation, contributing to harmful natural gas emissions. As environmental concerns grow, this once-overlooked issue has come under scrutiny. The Rise of Non-Venting Regulators Beaumont Manufacturing and Distribution (BMD) offers innovative solutions to address these challenges. Their non-venting regulators, including the RG10, RG20, and RG50 models, manage pressure without releasing gas into the atmosphere. Instead, these regulators redirect gas back into the system, providing several key benefits: Compliance with EPA regulations: Non-venting regulators help companies meet the requirements of Quad O and its successors. Reduced environmental impact: By preventing natural gas release, these regulators significantly lower emissions. Improved efficiency: Capturing gas that would otherwise be lost leads to better resource utilization. Retrofitting for the Future For companies with existing infrastructure, BMD offers conversion kits that transform venting regulators into non-venting models. This allows operators to modernize their systems without the need for complete overhauls, making the transition more cost-effective and manageable. Beyond Compliance: Sustainability and Efficiency Adopting non-venting regulators isn't just about meeting regulatory requirements. It's a strategic move towards sustainability and operational efficiency. By lowering emissions, reducing waste, and retaining more product for sale, companies can position themselves for long-term success in an evolving industry. The shift to non-venting regulators represents a significant step forward in emissions control for the oil and gas sector. As the industry continues to adapt to stricter environmental standards, these innovative solutions offer a path to compliance, sustainability, and improved operational performance.
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All About Contactors
When applying the control voltage on the coil leads a one and a two, a magnetic field will be generated, attracting the movable lion core towards the fixed core, so the movable contacts which are fixed to the movable core, will move as well towards the fixed contacts to make a contactor and allow the power lines to run to the load. If we interrupt the control voltage, supplying the coil, the magnetic field will disappear, and the fourth spring will push the movable parts back again to their original position that will interrupt the power going to the load.
CRE Technology Battery Chargers: Innovation for Better Control that our Clients Rely On!
CRE TECHNOLOGY’s wide range of battery chargers are designed to supply voltage to the battery with a permanent connection and a maximum of efficiency. They offer a comprehensive range for 12V and 24V with 2.5A to 40A and they are so confident in their quality and reliability that they are pleased to offer you a 3-year warranty for each product purchased.
Behind the Scenes - Meet Antonio!
Q. What do you love most about your job and why? A. I'm only 3 months in and I've gotten to complete multiple harness designs, one of which was pretty complicated, and I've also done a lot of different types of programming. This kind of experience and independence is exceptional for an internship and is something I'm really glad to get out of my experience here.
MurCal’s PV500-MC Nominated for DPS Award!
While MurCal has been an active participant in the Diesel Progress Summit since its inception in 2019, including being part of the judging process for 2 of the years, it was not until they added a new category that we felt we should see if we can win an award.
Egis' XD Series is Perfect for your Electrical System Install!
For over 25 years, Egis Mobile Electric has been providing the highest quality motor vehicle electrical products and customer support. Their products provide safe, dependable electrical power and battery protection technology for marine applications, emergency and municipal fleet vehicles, and other specialty vehicles. MurCal is proud to be a distributor of their products and one of their latest acclaimed lines.
How MurCal & Pacific Power Group solved an obsolete display issue for MTU owners
In 2012, MTU Solutions discontinued selling the HV1000-MTUJ. This Engine Display Model was designed for instrumentation and monitoring on electronically controlled engines communicating using SAE J1939 and NMEA 2000. It was a multifunction tool that enabled marine operators to view many different engine or transmission parameters and service codes and could support up to four engines. Unfortunately, when they stopped producing it, they left Boat/Yacht owners including the US Navy with no easy replacement offering.
All About Pyrometers
Pyrometers are remote-sensing thermometers used to measure the temperature of distant objects based on their incandescence, which is emitted by hot objects. The word pyrometer comes from two Greek words: pyr, meaning fire, and meter, meaning measure.
MPC-10 A Powerful, Configurable Controller for Mechanical and Electronic Engines
The Murphy PowerCore MPC-10 Controller is a general, all-purpose manual/auto start and manual/ auto throttling engine controller. This is a powerful controller that supports J1939 CAN protocols for electronically governed engines as well as I/O for mechanical engines for fault and safety shutdowns.
All About Solenoids
The term solenoid was coined in 1823 by André-Marie Ampère, a French physicist, mathematician and lay catholic who was one of the founders of the science of classical electromagnetism, which he referred to as "electrodynamics". “Solen” in Greek means channel or pipe, which is why he named it Solenoid. Ampère was an autodidact and professor at the École polytechnique and Collège de France, as well as a member of the French Academy of Sciences. The ampere, a SI unit of electric current measurement, is named after him. The Eiffel Tower also features his name among its 72 inscriptions.
Behind The Scenes - Meet Edsel!
Every month from now on, we will highlight someone in our staff that display our Core Values of "Cure What Ails Them", "Be Lean" and "Be Reliable".
RS-485 the MurCal Way
We have chosen to support two methods of differential communications. One method is fail-safe biasing of the RS-485 port and the other is SAE’s J1708 Serial Communications between microcomputer systems in heavy-duty vehicle applications. This document is intended to aid you in sharing the data bus with Murphy Controllers.
Wiring the Murcal Way
To get the most out of any control panel, don’t overload the circuits and always use the proper wire for the signal being measured or current load required.
Comparing Battery Chargers from our Best Partners
Continuous supply of power is very crucial in any industry, as just a few minutes of power loss could result in considerable damage. Increasing technology innovation has created huge demand for battery chargers that can withstand the need.
How MurCal got the energy flowing… in a snowstorm!
With an extensive customer base dating back to 1952, Smith Power Products supports surface and underground mining, as well as major drill and service companies, including some of the country's largest public transportation networks in various cities, counties, states and government agencies.
Best Practices for Natural Gas Engine Driven Pump Station Control Upgrades
Comprehensive list of Best Practices for updating or upgrading the controls at a Natural Gas Engine Driven Pump Flood Station: