Process Instrumentation in the marine industry

It is imperative that the engines and systems on board all vessels remain working to their optimum and reduce possible pollutants and contamination. This is where our process implementation can assist the marine industry. We have a range of sensors, switches and transmitters to ensure that any gases or fluids essential to the smooth running of engineering systems or living quarters of marine vessels work within defined and acceptable parameters. Any fluctuations will trigger alarms so crew are alerted to any anomalies before they become problems for the vessel.

BALLAST

Ballast water reduces stresses on the vessel’s hull, balances off the weight loss because of consumption of water and fuel, provides better manoeuvrability with sufficient vessel draft, including ship propeller immersion, and also helps in improving living conditions of the crew aboard by reducing vibrations and uncontrolled vessel’s movements.

Ballast water needs to be refreshed or emptied when cargo is being loaded or unloaded. This is called ballast exchange.

As part of our marine series, our Ultrasonic Liquid Level Integral Switch is manufactured in Polyphenylene Sulphide (PPS) for corrosion resistance in most liquids. The 003 range of sensors can be mounted in any position in a tank. The sensor is manufactured as a one-piece moulded body with an integral PCB. The 003 switch is factory sealed and supplied with a 3m flying lead for customer connection. This switch is designed for high or low-level alarm duties and gives a voltage free changeover contact or dual solid state transistor output for alarm signalling or as part of a pump control system.

Our Products

We manufacture a wide range of products for measuring and reporting changes in: temperature, pressure, level and flow for the marine industry. Our products have been designed with accuracy and safety in mind, allowing you to run your fleet more safely and more efficiently. Our instrument specialists can help you with the selection process and provide the support, advice, and fast response that you need.

Product Focus

There are products specifically designed to detect oil in water; our M442SD and the 402SD combined with our MCU200 Controller. The combination of these products creates an electronic system to protect marine boilers, by ensuring the boiler feedwater is not contaminated with oil. This type of contamination frequently occurs as condensing steam runs through the ship’s systems before being returned to the boiler. Any leaks may cause oil to enter the circulating condensate and can result in serious boiler damage by overheating.

This could result in reduced water flow and heat transfer. To prevent this, the 442SD sensors are installed across the feed-water pipelines, while the 402SD sensors are designed for installation within the vessel’s tanks, connected to the feed-water pipework. The sensors detect the presence of the oil and signal an alarm via the  MCU200 Controller. A ship’s crew is then aware of the problem, and can investigate before any substantial damage is done.

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