November 28, 2016 / como / 0 Comments
Reliability, low maintenance, excellent mileage, and superb handling are the key features that a car buyer gives first preference when buying a car. And when the exterior looks automatically fit in with the said lineaments, the effort is further rewarded. General Motors, with its research on changing market trends and taking into account car lovers preferences, designs its cars incorporating all the aforesaid features. This is the reason why GM cars are so popular not only in India but also in some 200 countries. The latest cars by GM to hit the Indian market are the Chevrolet Cruze and the Beat. The Chevrolet Cruze in India is introduced in the diesel version, a lacking feature in the mid sedan category. And GM has filled the gap in the right time. No wonder the car will have many takers; it is just the launch and it has already registered good sales records. The future is yet to come!
The Cruze Chevrolet in India has been launched with a budget friendly price tag Rs 10.99 lakh for the Cruze LT variant and Rs 12.45 lakh for the LTZ variant as per Thane ex-showroom prices. The latter variant has additional features compared to the former model and hence the increased price. The 2-litre VCDi 1,991cc inline-4 diesel engine is operated by a single overhead cam. And the power and torque figures are well appreciated in many a car review. It delivers a remarkable 150PS @ 4,000rpm of maximum power and 327Nm @ 2,600rpm of maximum torque. It comes with a single 5-speed manual transmission option. What more can you ask for when you have no maintenance overhead costs for three years or 100,000 kms the warranty that it comes it. And as confirmed by the maintenance aspects of all other Chevrolet cars, you will hardly need to spend on maintenance on your Cruze even after the warranty period is over.
A keyless entry is one of the distinctive attributes in the Chevrolet Cruze. So, you need not use keys to get in the car. The door opening mechanism involves the use of sensors on the doors. If you have the keys in your pocket, a gentle touch on the door handle will let you experience the opening of the gate. Again locking is also as simple as opening; all you need to do is to pull the handle gently and the doors will automatically lock! Isnt the Cruze designed the smart way in sync with the up-to-the-minute technology? And there is no key hole for the ignition! A start/stop button is fitted towards the left of the steering column on the dash. Once you give a gentle push to the button at the same time pressing the clutch, the engine will instantly start. The insulation features inside the car wont even let you hear the roar of your Chevy Cruze.
An all-time electronic stability program and a standard ABS in the Chevy Cruze have generated rave reviews on web. Users speak volume about the said features including other aspects.
November 19, 2016 / como / 0 Comments
Randy Pretzer is an expert in the automotive industry with years of experience backing him. He specializes in the arena of recruiting, training and selling in challenging markets. He was General Manager of the prestigious company, Bossier Country. Bossier came to Freestone County in 1987 when he bought York Chrysler in Teague, and ultimately moved the dealership to Fairfield in the year 1994. He has been the managing partner of Bossier Country for over twelve years and has been in the business of selling automobiles for over 18 years. He has a thorough understanding of succeeding in the competitive automotive industry. At Bossier Country, Randy Pretzer ran the daily operations of the dealership, which include training and supervising the sales staff.
Randy Pretzer had taken Bossier Country to new heights of success. He and Scott Bossier partnered a dealership with Tom Marinelli and Tom McAlear in 2004. These two entrepreneurs with years of corporate background behind them are tasked with dealership’s day-to-day operations while McAlear and Marinelli joined the dealership as active investors. Mr. Randy Pretzer has an incredible record of achieving successes. With this partnership, Bossier Country in Fairfield has grown to include Chrysler, Dodge, Chevrolet and Jeep automobile lines and the company also owns Bossier Dodge in Waxahachie and Bossier Nissan-Subaru in Lawrence, Kan.
Randy Pretzer has extensive experience in all facets of dealership operations including recruiting, training, advertising and total customer relationship management. In an effort to boost up the level of sales, he also put in place a seven-step approach. A domestic brand specialist, Randy Pretzer brings with him a deep understanding of the area’s customer base as well as processes that have proven successful at his Fairfield dealership. Along with being a successful automotive expert, he is also a world accomplished hunter and ranks high in Safari Club International’s World Hunting Awards Program. He was also was a very successful Yamaha dealer and an accredited motorcycle racer in Southern California.
November 16, 2016 / como / 0 Comments
Regardless of being overshadowed by other automobile brands such as Honda and Toyota, Ford Motor Business produced Ford Focus in 2000 giving American consumers as well as Japanese and other people a taste of European driving. In contrast to most of its former models, Ford Focus was a success and for every year since its first release in 2000, 10 Ford Focus designs have been released to the public.
Ford Focus has a wide variety of auto body and engine parts. Parts consist of:
1.A/C condenser this cools down the temperature inside the automobile and offers fewer troubles than most condensers. It would feel like winter while driving Ford Focus within the desert.
2.Front and rear bumpers and grilles -These parts prevent damages from extending to the middle and inner parts successfully.
3.Carpets and floor mats – types consist of the molded floor, floor, trunk, sound deadeners, and bed rugs. These are manufactured to fit the spaces and to bring
comfort.
4.Catalytic converter – prevents harm being done by pollution to the environment by ordinary cars. Obtainable in various variations, sizes, and designs, the two major types are honeycomb and the ceramic beads with the former being probably the most often utilized.
5.Oxygen sensor – lessens the amounts of the release of pollution to the air.
6.Fenders – secures the wheels from being hydrated and other external liquid matters. It offers a sexier and sleeker form to the automobile that attracts people.
7.Hood – offers first-hand protection to the cars most important parts. Ford Focus Hood is of two parts: the inner and outer panels. The outer panel will be the metal covering that prevents rain and other alien materials from entering while the inner panel makes up the whole hood more compact, sturdier and stronger.
8.Hubcaps – round flyweight metal objects utilized to cover the middle core of the wheel. These are for mere decoration and protection.
9.Seatbelts – are retractable and have a center push buckle for easy use and comfort.
10.Altezza, front and rear lights – lights exist on both passenger and driver sides with efficiency. With these, safety is ensured and a more extensive sight for travelers at night is attained.
11.Mirror – some mirrors consist of automatic dimming rear view, built in compass and outside rear view giving you a clearer and more extensive view of surrounding scenes.
12.Rims – the rims of this model is somewhat its signature component. It gives the automobile its own character and not to mention its smooth drive on a roller-coaster highway.
13.Wheels – a wide selection of wheels exists within the marketplace. It gives out the very output of the cars important parts into play.
14.Engine – Ford Focus have a very potent engine of two types: the 130-hp and the 136-hp. On the other hand, Ford ZX4 prides itself with its 151-hp engine.
Differences between other cars and Ford Focus exist because of the superb way of manufacturing this model that’s to satisfy every customers needs and desires when it comes to driving.
Not just that, installation of various parts of this automobile model is as easy as unscrambling jigsaw puzzles and deliveries are also fast. Parts are also of high quality that would give the driver an excellent feeling while maneuvering along highways and roads.
Ford Focus is among the greatest cars within the marketplace these days. It has lots of functions that ensures smooth driving and maximum performance with out compromising safety.
November 11, 2016 / como / 0 Comments
Managing your automotive business can be a hassle. You may be wondering, “Where do I start?” There is inventory to keep track of, customers to deal with, and team production to monitor. With so many things going on at once, it can be difficult to keep tabs on the bottom line. Automotive Management Solutions is the company to turn to when you are trying to figuring things out. AMS helps set up RO Writer in your business and trains all of your employees so that your business can grow. Sure, you can continue handling any issue that turns up, but you really could thrive by following these simple principles.
Strong Communication with your customers is the most important factor in having a successful autoshop. What do your customers want? What do they need? Many times, your customer needs a quote on a specific repair. A lot of times, these quotes can take twenty or more minutes before they know what they need to pay for. This waiting time is bad for customers. There is no solid communication going on. The customer gets impatient and sometimes upset when they realize how expensive a repair is going to be. With RO Writer, you can deliver a quote within 60 seconds. Sixty seconds! This is because RO Writer has all the information it needs to deliver this quote. Does your current automotive software do that? RO Writer knows your vendors, the cost of all the parts, and your customer profile right there in the system. It doesn’t need to reach around to a few different places. By delivering quick quotes to your customers, you can spend more time consoling them and working on their cars. Think of how many extra hours you will have in a day by following this principle! RO Writer keeps a detailed customer profile for each of your clients. It remembers what kind of car they have, what services the car needs, what services the car has, and the dates that the client visited your shop. It automatically sends out friendly emails, thanking the customer for his or her business and sends out friendly reminders when it is time for a particular service such as an oil change or a tire rotation.
While number crunching isn’t the most fun thing to do while working, it is important if you want to make sure that you are maximizing your profits. Automotive Management Solutions will show you how RO Writer automatically sends out invoices when a payment is due. It will also set up daily production goals to make sure your team is staying on top of things.
All work and no fun can hinder your companies productiveness. Yes, setting goals is necessary in order to make sure that your business is thriving, but it is equally important to set up reward systems. RO Writer software helps you set up awesome reward systems for your team so that production keeps occuring.
RO Writer is a powerful tool that can drive your business to the success it needs. Call up the Automotive Management Solutions Team to set up an appointment. In 45 minutes, they can analyze your business and help it get up to speed.
November 10, 2016 / como / 0 Comments
Basic elements Collection chambers and vacuum valve units Vacuum sewer lines Central vacuum station Vacuum technology is based on differential air pressure. Rotary vane vacuum pumps generate an operation pressure of -0.4 to -0.6 bar at the vacuum station, which is also the only element of the vacuum sewerage system that must be supplied with electricity. Interface valves that are installed inside the collection chambers work pneumatically. Any sewage flows by means of gravity into each house collection sump. After a certain fill level inside this sump is reached, the interface valve will open. The impulse to open the valve is usually transferred by a pneumatically (pneumatic pressure created by fill level) controlled controller unit. No electricity is needed to open or close the valve. The according energy is provided by the vacuum itself. While the valve is open, the resulting differential pressure between atmosphere and vacuum becomes the driving force and transports the wastewater towards the vacuum station. Besides these collection chambers, no other manholes, neither for changes in direction, nor for inspection or connection of branch lines, are necessary. High flow rates keep the system free of any blockages or sedimentation. Vacuum sewer systems are considered to be free of ex- and infiltration which allows the usage even in water protection areas. For this reason, vacuum sewer lines may even be laid in the same trench as potable water lines (depending on local guidelines). The system supplier should certify his product to be used in that way. To achieve the condition of an infiltration-free system and therefore allowing to reduce the waste water amounts that need to be treated, water tight (PE material or similar) collection chambers should be used. Valve and collection sump (waste water) preferably should be physically separated (different chambers) in order to protect service personal against direct contact with waste water and to ensure longer life cycles (waste water is considered to be corrosive). In order to ensure reliable transport, the vacuum sewer line is laid in a saw-tooth (length-) profile, which will be referred to more precisely afterwards. The whole vacuum sewers are filled with air at a pressure of -0.4 to -0.6 bar. The most important aspect for a reliable operation is the air-to-liquid ratio. When a system is well designed, the sewers contain only very small amounts of sewage. The air-to-liquid ratio is usually maintained by “intelligent” controller units or valves that adjust their opening times according to the pressure in the system. Considering that the vacuum idea relies on external energy for the transport of fluids, sewers can be laid in flat terrain and up to certain limits may also be counter-sloped. The saw-tooth profile keeps sewer lines shallow, lifts minimise trench depth (approx. 1.0 1.2 m). In this depth, expensive trenching, as it is the case for gravity sewers with the necessity to install continuously falling slopes of at least 0.5 – 1.0%, is avoided. Lifting stations are not required. Once arrived in the vacuum collection tank at the vacuum station, the wastewater is pumped to the discharge point, which could be a gravity sewer or the treatment station directly. As the dwell time of the watewater inside the system is very short and the wastewater is continuously mixed with air, the sewage is kept fresh and any fouling inside the system is avoided (less H2S). Advantages closed, pneumatically controlled system with a central vacuum station. Electrical energy is only needed at this central station no sedimentation due to self-cleansing high velocities spooling and maintenance of the sewer lines is not necessary manholes are not required Usually only a single vacuum pump station is required rather than multiple stations found in gravity and low pressure networks. This frees up land , reduces energy costs and reduces operational costs. investment costs can be reduced up to 50% due to simple trenching at shallow depths, close to surface flexibility of piping, obstacles (as open channels) can be over- or underpassed reduced installation time small diameter sewer pipes of HDPE, PVC materials; savings of material costs aeration of sewage, less development of H2S, with its dangers for workers, inhabitants, as well as corrosion of the pipes may be avoided; sewage is kept fresh no odours along the closed vacuum sewers no infiltration, less hydraulic load at treatment station and discharge sewers absolutely no leakages (vacuum avoids exfiltration) sewers may be laid in the same trench with other mains, also with potable water or storm-water, as well as in water protection areas Lower cost to maintain in the long term due to shallow trenching and easy identification of problems In combination of vacuum toilets it creates concentrated waste streams, which makes it feasible to use different waste water treatment techniques, like anaerobic treatment Limitations vacuum systems are not capable of transporting sewage over very long distances, but can pump long distances from the vacuum station to the next STP or main gravity sewer. vacuum sewerage systems are only capable for the collection of wastewater within a separated system (not for the collection of storm-water) the lines can only reach up to 3-4 km laid in flat area (restrictions of the system due to headlosses (3-4.5 m) (friction and static)) systems should be designed with help of an experienced manufacturer (concepts are usually free of charge) external energy is required at a central point for collecting sewage odours close to the vacuum station can occur, a biofilter may be necessary Integrity of the pipe joints is paramount Application Fields Vacuum sewer systems becomes more and more the preferred system in the case of particular circumstances: Especially difficult situations as ribbon, peripheral settlements on flat terrain with high specific conduit lengths of longer than 4 metres per inhabitant are predestined for the application of vacuum sewerage systems. In the case of sparse population density the influence of the costs for the collection chambers and vacuum stations are less important in comparison to the costs of long and deep sewers on gravity. Missing incline of the ground, unfavourable soil (rocky or swampy grounds) and high groundwater table (with the necessity of dewatering trenches) lead to enormous investment costs in regards to gravity sewerage systems. On the contrary vacuum sewers that are small in diameter can be laid close to the surface in small trenches. Vacuum sewers can pass through water protection areas and areas with sensitive high ground water tables, because there is no danger of spoiling groundwater resources (vacuum sewers have a high leak tightness due to their material; moreover the vacuum itself does not allow exfiltration). Vacuum systems has also been applied to collect toxic wastewater. Vacuum systems are seen as a priority in many environmentally sensitive areas such as the Couran Cove Eco Resort close to the Barrier Reef in Australia. In seasonal settlements (recreation areas, camping sites etc.) with conventional gravity sewer systems, sedimentation problems can easily occur as automatic spooling from the daily waste water does not take place. High flow velocities within vacuum sewers prevent such sedimentation problems. The Formula 1 race tracks in Shanghai and Abu Dhabi are using a vacuum sewer system for that reason. Even in old narrow and historical villages, the use of vacuum sewer systems becomes more and more important due to a fast (traffic, tourism), cost-effective and flexible installation. Good examples and references can be found in France, such as the village of Flavigny, in Oman at the township of Khasab and Al Seeb. Lack of water in many countries and drastic water savings measures have led to difficulties with aging gravity networks with solids blocking in the pipes. Neither the lack of water nor solids affect resp. occur in vacuum sewer systems. That’s why this technology becomes interesting for such kind of applications. As PE or PVC pipes are used, no solids from ageing pipes will enter the system. All other solid are kept out at the collection chambers. vacuum sewer systems don’t have any manholes to dump big solids into the system. Project Examples The county of Sarasota, Florida and the city of Carnation, Washington are developing a county wide collection system and is incorporating vacuum sewers. In Germany, several hundred well-working systems are operating since the 1970. Especially in the Middle East (United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman), vacuum sewer systems become more and more important due to easy and fast installation along with water saving effects and easiness of maintenance. The world’s most famous vacuum sewer project is currently the Palm Island Jumeirah, located at the coast of Dubai City, United Arab Emirates. Approx. 23.000 people will be connected to this vacuum sewer system with only 1 central vacuum station. The vacuum station is considered to be the biggest vacuum station in the world. The biggest installation in Europe (several vacuum stations) can be found in Gerasdorf (near Vienna), Austria, where many benefits of a vacuum sewer system helped to overcome difficult conditions in this mountainous area. Good examples can be found on the Maldives, the post-tsunami WATSAN project UNICEF – UN, where on several islands vacuum sewer systems have been the best option. Several other project, mainly for resorts, have already been realized on the Maldives. Vacuum sewer systems are not only used in the Europe or Middle East but even in low developed third world countries. Several vacuum sewer systems have been already built or are currently under construction in Africa (South Africa, Botswana, Namibia) for townships and rural areas where the benefit of fast construction time, cost saving trenching and high flexibility have come to full effect. Australia has been one of the largest users of vacuum sewer systems due to the low installation and operational costs. The largest system to-date has been at the Tea Gardens development in New South Wales, which will ultimately handle over 4.500 houses. The Water Corporation in Western Australia is considered the largest single owner of vacuum systems in the world with over 30 schemes now under their operational control. The United Kingdom is well served by Vacuum Sewerage Systems, the region most extensively served are the low lying fenlands of the East of England. High water tables (in some cases less than 1metre below the surface) and poor ground conditions have meant that the local Water Company Anglian Water has embraced the use of Vacuum Sewerage, taking advantage of the system’s requirement for small bore sewer pipes laid in shallow trenches, dramatically reducing the requirement for pumping stations as would be required by conventional gravity sewer systems. The largest Vacuum Sewerage scheme in this region serves the villages of Outwell and Upwell, 4 vacuum collection stations serve some 1500 homes in this agglomeration. On initial costings for a conventional gravity sewer to serve the area, previously served by domestic septic settlement tanks the site would have required the installation of 32 pumping stations. Using a vacuum sewer system, this number of pumping stations was reduced to 4 vacuum stations. Other companies in the UK such as Southern water operate vacuum sewer systems, too. Lately, vacuum sewer systems become popular for industrial and commercial projects as well, where only little domestic waste water occurs and where the flexibility of a vacuum sewer system allows easy coordination with usually plenty of other utilities in the ground. Good examples can be found again in the Middle East, such as some small industrial areas in the Emirate of Ras al Khaimah or the newly built Qatalum Aluminium Plant in Qatar, the world’s largest primary aluminium plant. The well known eco-city of Masdar, U.A.E., uses a vacuum sewer system as well to separate grey from black water. Installation and construction The following section covers some basic information regarding the installation of vacuum sewer system. This section is not complete and should only give a basic overview. Based on long term experience, only HDPE pipes should be used for vacuum sewer system pipe works. The recommended pipe classification is SDR11. Preferences should be given to electro fusion joints rather than butt welding. In general, butt welding shall only be allowed for pipe diameters bigger or equal than 150mm as the internal beads from butt welding methods will reduce the diameter especially for 90mm pipes significantly which can cause blockages inside the pipes. It is most important not to use any 90 connection within the pipe work. This refers to any main or branch lines connections as well as to horizontal direction changes. Only wye-fittings and 45 bends may be used. Using 90 connection will lead to blockages within the system and may create water hammers with temporarily pressure drops affecting the equipment. It is furthermore very important to follow the pipe profiles which should be given by the system supplier. A minimum requirement is a constant slope of 0.2% within the so called saw tooth profile. Upwards slopes and deviations from the given pipe profiles will lead to water sags causing temporarily blockages and pressure drops resp. additional head losses. In worst case, this can lead to a failure of the system. Especially the connection line from the collection pit to the next branch or main line needs to maintain a certain slope as otherwise water sags may cut off the valves from the vacuum inside the pipe system causing malfunction of the valves. Special attention has to be given to the civil works related to the pipe work installation. Over-compaction or damages to the pipes by excavators may result in significant problems during operation. Even if the pipe withstands the pressure tests during construction and after backfilling, squeezed pipes or pipe full of concrete or other construction debris will lead to blockages and water sags during operation. Although international guidelines give clear recommendations for gate valves (every 400-500m within main lines and for branch lines longer than 200-250m), all important side branches should be equipped with a gate valves. This will allow much faster pressure tests and leak detection during construction and will allow emergency measures if problems occur. Ruling technical guidelines and norms EN 1091 DWA-A 116-1 (also known as ATV-DVWK-A 116, Part 1) WEF (Water Environment Federation) Alternative Sewer Systems (Second Edition -2008) WSA 07 (Australian Code) AS 4310 – 2004 (Australian Vacuum Interface Valve Standard) External links Airvac, International (U.S.A.) Roevac, International (Germany) Iseki, UK Quavac, Netherlands Flovac, International Vacuum sewerage systems on Wikipedia References ^ PCS: Vacuum Sewer Construction ^ http://www.ci.carnation.wa.us/sewer/factsheet-vacsystem.pdf Categories: Sewerage infrastructure
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