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PSG™APPLYING THE CORRECT PUMP TECHNOLOGY| JANUARY 2011

Applying the Correct Pump Technology

by Tom Stone

Many factors must be considered before choosing the proper pump for a specific application. This white paper will focus on a specific list of PD pumping technologies – air-operated diaphragm, sliding vane, metering, peristaltic (hose) and eccentric disc – and a synopsis of the applications in which they are effective, efficient and reliable.

PSG™ "PRODUCTION STIMULUS GUIDE" PART III
MAINTAINING CONTROL OF COSTS | January 2010

Maintaining Control Of Costs

by Tom Stone

PSG will offer specific examples of how the pumping technologies offered by its operating companies can help reign in and control maintenance costs.

PSG™ "PRODUCTION STIMULUS GUIDE" PART II | DECEMBER 2009

Energizing The Bottom Line

To win in tough economic times, select pump technologies that consume less energy while maintaining capacity. This white paper will offer specific examples of how the pumping technologies offered by its operating companies can help reign in and control energy costs.

PSG™ "PRODUCTION STIMULUS GUIDE" PART I | NOVEMBER 2009

Finding the Stimulus Within

To stimulate your bottom-line, take a look at your internal pumping operations for opportunities. This is the first of a series of white papers called the "Production Stimulus Guide," offering insights and tips on how proper selection and use of various types of pumping technologies can have a beneficial effect on the bottom line.

BULK TRANSPORTER | OCTOBER 2009

The Solution for Biofuels Transfer

by Scott Jackson, Product Manager, Blackmer

Intelligent minds can debate whether or not the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and its amended cousin, the Independence and Security Act of 2007, will ever accomplish their stated goals, namely the reduction of our dependence on foreign fuel sources and a decrease in the emission of greenhouse gases.

BULK TRANSPORTER | DECEMBER 2008

Family Transport Business Expands in Midwest

by Tom Stone

It's not much of a stretch to say that the life blood coursing through the Kane family tree is motor fuels. Since its founding by Joseph Kane and his wife, Lucille, in 1949 in Sauk Centre, Minn., about two hours west of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Kane Transport has been a family-owned and operated business. The third generation of Kanes now works to ensure that it remains one of the top carriers in the Upper Midwest.

BULK TRANSPORTER | APRIL 2008

Biofuel Bonanza

by Charles E Wilson

FEDERAL mandates call for the United States to use nine billion gallons of renewable fuels in 2008. The mandated volume climbs to 36 billion gallons by 2022.

BULK TRANSPORTER | JANUARY 2008

Final Rule Published On Ethanol/Gasoline Blend Labeling

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is amending the hazardous materials regulations to update, clarify or provide relief from certain requirements governing the classification, packaging, or labeling of hazardous materials transported in commerce, according to information published in the Federal Register January 28.

ETHANOL PRODUCER MAGAZINE | August 2007

Reviewing the Capabilities of Ethanol Loading Systems

by Gary Schriever, OPW Fluid Transfer Group

The cost to produce and deliver gasoline to consumers includes the following major components: crude oil, refinery processing, taxes, and marketing and distribution. Each major cost component fluctuates for one reason or another over time. For example, in January 2005, marketing and distribution accounted for about 9 percent of the cost of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline, according to the Energy Information Administration. In January 2007 the same cost associated with marketing and distribution jumped to 15 percent.

ETHANOL PRODUCER MAGAZINE | JUNE 2007

Properly Handling Ethanol Throughout the Supply Chain

by Gary Schriever, OPW Fluid Transfer Group

No one knows whether or not ethanol—despite the renewable fuels thresholds set forth in the Energy Policy Act of 2005—will ever become the first choice among motor fuels consumers. However, there is no arguing that ethanol, in some form, will continue to be a major player in powering the nation's on-road vehicles.

ETHANOL PRODUCER MAGAZINE | October 2006

The Impact of Non-Accident Releases on Ethanol Producers

by Kevin Cook, Midland Manufacturing

This article is the first installment of a two-part series on non-accident releases (NAR) of ethanol in rail tank cars. The first article defines NARs, explains their importance and what steps the Non-Accident Release Prevention Committee within the Association of American Railroads is taking to eliminate them. The second installment will appear in the January issue of EPM and will educate ethanol manufacturers on how they can prevent NARs using examples of success stories.

ETHANOL PRODUCER MAGAZINE | February 2007

Task Force Helps Ethanol Producers Avoid Non-Accident Releases

by Kevin Cook, Midland Manufacturing

This article is the final installment of a two-part series on non-accident releases (NARs) of ethanol while it is being shipped in, loaded into and unloaded from rail tank cars. The first article, printed in the October 2006 issue of EPM, defined NARs, explained its importance and detailed what steps the NAR Reduction Task Force within the Association of American Railroads (AAR) is taking to eliminate it. This final installment focuses on what steps ethanol shippers can take to avoid NARs and what to do if a NAR occurs.

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PSG™APPLYING THE CORRECT PUMP TECHNOLOGY| JANUARY 2011

PSG™ "PRODUCTION STIMULUS GUIDE" PART III MAINTAINING CONTROL OF COSTS | January 2010

PSG™ "PRODUCTION STIMULUS GUIDE" PART II | DECEMBER 2009

PSG™ "PRODUCTION STIMULUS GUIDE" PART I | NOVEMBER 2009

BULK TRANSPORTER | OCTOBER 2009

BULK TRANSPORTER | DECEMBER 2008

BULK TRANSPORTER | APRIL 2008

BULK TRANSPORTER | JANUARY 2008

ETHANOL PRODUCER MAGAZINE | August 2007

ETHANOL PRODUCER MAGAZINE | JUNE 2007

ETHANOL PRODUCER MAGAZINE | October 2006

ETHANOL PRODUCER MAGAZINE | February 2007

PSG™ "PRODUCTION STIMULUS GUIDE" PART III
MAINTAINING CONTROL OF COSTS | January 2010