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User's Manual for Version 1.0 of the NIST DME Interface Test Suite for Facilitating Implementations of Version 1.1 of the I++ DME Interface Specification

August 21, 2003
Author(s)
John A. Horst, Thomas R. Kramer, Joseph A. Falco, Keith A. Stouffer, Hui-Min Huang, Frederick M. Proctor, Albert J. Wavering, Chengying Liu
This user's manual describes version 1.0 of the NIST Dimensional Measuring Equipment (DME) interface test suite intended to support implementations of version 1.1 of the I++ DME specification.

Integrated Product and Process Data for B2B Collaboration

August 1, 2003
Author(s)
Boonserm Kulvatunyou, Nenad Ivezic, R A. Wysk, Albert W. Jones
Collaborative development of engineered products in a business-to-business (B2B) environment will require more than just the selection of components from an on-line catalogue. It will involve the electronic exchange of product, process, and production

UML Without Pictures

August 1, 2003
Author(s)
Conrad E. Bock
This article reviews the primary concepts of repository-centered development with the Unified Modeling Language, explaining the relation between notation, semantics, and model compilation. It highlights UML's approach to semantics, and flexibility in

UML 2 Activity and Action Models

July 1, 2003
Author(s)
Conrad E. Bock
This is the first in a series introducing the activity model in the Unified Modeling Language, version 2 (UML 2), and how it integrates with the action model [1]. The series is a companion to the standard, providing additional background, rationale

Test Procedures for Electric Motors Test Under 10 CFR Part 431

September 3, 2002
Author(s)
Ken L. Stricklett, M Vangel
The procedures for electric motor efficiency testing promulgated by Part 431 of Chapter II of Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations are discussed. The operating characteristics of the sampling plans for certification and enforcement testing are presented

An International Comparison of 50/60 Hz Power (1996-1999)

April 1, 2001
Author(s)
Nile M. Oldham, Thomas L. Nelson, R. Bergeest, G. Ramm, R. Carranza, A. C. Corney, M. Gibbes, Gregory Kyriazis, H. Laiz, L. X. Liu, Z. Lu, U. Pogliano, K. E. Rydler, E. Shapiro, E. So, M. Temba, P. Wright
An international comparison of 50/60 Hz power is described. The traveling standard was an electronic power transducer which was tested at 120 volts, 5 amperes, 53 hertz, at five power factors (1.0, 0.5 lead, 0.5 lag, 0.0 lead, and 0.0 lag). Fifteen

International Comparison of 50/60 Hz Power (1996-1999)

May 1, 2000
Author(s)
Nile M. Oldham, Thomas L. Nelson, R. Bergeest, R. Carranza, M. Gibbes, K Jones, Gregory Kyriazis, H. Laiz, L. Liu, Z. Lu, U. Pogliano, K. E. Rydler, E. Shapiro, E. So, M. Temba, P. Wright
An International Comparison of 50/60 Hz Power is described. The traveling standard was an electronic power transducer which was tested at 120 volts, 5 amperes, 53 hertz, at five power factors (1.0, 0.5 lead, 0.5 lag, 0.0 lead, and 0.0 lag). Fifteen

Exposure Parameters During Studies with ELF Magnetic and Electric Fields

December 1, 1999
Author(s)
Martin Misakian
Following a brief introduction to terminology that describes power frequency and other extremely low frequency [ELF] magnetic and electric fields, a short survey is given of methods for simulating and characterizing in a laboratory setting fields

The Fallacy of Monitoring Surge Voltages: SPDs and PCs Galore

June 1, 1999
Author(s)
A. Mansoor, K. O. Phipps, Francois D. Martzloff
To support the recommendation of shifting transient monitoring from voltage surges to current surges, the paper presents experimental results as well as numerical modeling results demonstrating two mechanisms causing an apparent decrease of surge activity

Calibration of Dissipation Factor Standards

April 1, 1999
Author(s)
Eric D. Simmon, Gerald FitzPatrick, O. Petersons
Working standards for dissipation factor (D) standards obtained by connecting a shielded three-terminal capacitor in series with a shielded precision resistor have been developed for calibration purposes. Precision conductance boxes have been built for use

Extension of Voltage Range for Power and Energy Calibrations

April 1, 1999
Author(s)
O. Petersons, Thomas L. Nelson, Nile M. Oldham, Gerald FitzPatrick
A special purpose ac voltage divider system with ratios of 600, 480, 360, 277, and 240 V to 120 V has been developed to extend the range of primary electric power calibrations from 120-600 V at 50 and 60 Hz. The developmental goal has been to realize ac

Testing of Interaction-driven Manufacturing Systems

December 2, 1998
Author(s)
Katherine C. Morris, David W. Flater, Donald E. Libes, Albert W. Jones
As automation of manufacturing processes becomes more widespread, manufacturing systems are becoming more and more software dependent. At the same time, the software used is becoming more and more modularized allowing for the creation of customized systems

Extremely Low Frequency Electric and Magnetic Field Measurement Methods

December 1, 1998
Author(s)
Martin Misakian
During the early 1970's, reports originating in the Soviet Union described a variety of ill effects experienced by personnel working in 500 kV and 750 kV switchyards [1,2],. The effects were attributed to the presence of the ac electric fields as well as

Gapped Arresters Revisited: A Solution to Cascade Coordination

October 1, 1998
Author(s)
A. Mansoor, Francois D. Martzloff, K. O. Phipps
This paper provides a brief perspective on how the coordination of cascaded surge-protective devices (SPDs) has become an issue. We propose an approach where the 'ancient' technology of gapped arresters may well be the answer to the dilemma of the

What Are the Lights on Your Surge Protector Telling You

August 1, 1998
Author(s)
Francois D. Martzloff
Surge-Protective devices (SPD) applied in low-voltage ac power circuits should be provided with appropriate means to disconnect a failed SPD from the power system and provide a clear indication of the SPD status. This objective has not been consistently

Calibration of Dissipation Factor Standards

July 1, 1998
Author(s)
Eric D. Simmon, Gerald FitzPatrick, O. Petersons
Dissipation factor (D) standards obtained by connecting a shielded three-terminal capacitor in series with a shielded resistor have been developed for calibration purposes. An analysis of these DF Standards, including precautions in their construction and

Extension of Voltage Range for Power and Energy Calibrations

July 1, 1998
Author(s)
O. Petersons, Thomas L. Nelson, Nile M. Oldham, Gerald FitzPatrick
A special purpose ac voltage divider system having voltage ratios of 600 V, 480 V, 360 V, and 240 V to 120 V has been developed to extend the voltage range of primary electric power calibrations from 120 volts to 600 volts at power frequencies of 50 and 60

Power and Energy Measurements at NIST

July 1, 1998
Author(s)
Thomas L. Nelson
The NIST calibration service that provides electric energy traceability for the U.S. utility industry is described. Electronic watthour meters, submitted for test, are measured using the NIST Power Bridge, in which complex ac power is defined in terms of
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