NEW ON BOARD
ABB EMMA™ Advisory Suite
– A Comprehensive Energy Management Solution
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BB has launched a complete solution for energy manage-
for maritime industry KPIs have been fixed, with the minor excep-
ment and optimisation called EMMA Advisory Suite. Using
tion of possible separate limits for ballast and laden conditions.
the extensive experience and knowledge on power and energy,
This has usually meant apparently bad performance in any type
ABB wanted to develop a tool to increase the energy efficiency
of exceptional conditions (such as high speed or bad weather).
awareness in maritime applications. Simple reason for this is that
EMMA algorithm sets the targets for the real measured condition,
having studied operating vessels and their data, ABB found defi-
taking in account for example wind, waves, draft, speed, squat
nite savings potential for energy. And this is achievable with just
and temperature. Basically anything that can be measured. All
minor retrofitting of software and in some cases sensors.
the optimisation modules work with the same principles as the
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The modules of EMMA Advisory Suite are tailored and se-
monitoring: The calculations and recommendations are based on
lected together with the customer to fit the operations in ques-
the same full scale measurements done onboard the vessel. This
tion. EMMA offers something for all type of vessels. Some ex-
way EMMA can assure up-to-date guidelines throughout the ves-
amples of EMMA modules are: Energy monitoring (production/
sels lifecycle with varying hull-, loading- and engine condition for
consumption), Power Plant optimisation, Hull Condition moni-
some to mention.
toring, Dynamic Trim optimisation and Fleet benchmarking. All
ABB can deliver the full EMMA Advisory Suite as a turnkey
EMMA modules onboard the vessels synchronise the measure-
delivery, providing all required sensors, hardware and software.
ments and calculations automatically to a cloud service, which
For the owner this could mean 5 % savings on the fuel oil bill al-
provides the office personnel a secure access to the data any-
ready 3 months after an order.
where and anytime.
The monitoring tool onboard uses dynamic and adaptive KPI
(key performance indicator) target limits. Traditionally the limits
More information:
[email protected], www.abb.com/marine
Supreme Insulation Know-how for Challenging Conditions
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ccording to DNV (Det Norske Veritas) oil leakage hitting hot
“Our tailor-made insulation solutions are extremely durable
spots on engines is the most common cause of engine room
and, thanks to our unique assembly system, easy to install and re-
fires on board ships. More than 60% of all engine room fires have
move”, explains Arto Laasanen, Managing Director of Adiabatix.
been initiated by a hot spot.
“We co-operate with a large engine manufacturer, and our in-
The International SOLAS Convention determines that all surfaces above 220°C are to be insulated or equivalently protected
sulation systems are already in use in various cruisers, passenger
ships, cargo vessels and oil rigs”, he continues.
in order to avoid ignition of flammable liquids. Properly installed,
The Adi-XP® insulation module is especially designed for in-
insulation ensures cooler surfaces and prevents engine room fires.
sulating exhaust ducts or other high-temperature marine engine
Adiabatix Oy has been specialising in advanced insulation
pipes. Adi-XP® has proved its effectiveness and endurance in ac-
solutions for marine, offshore, nuclear power and process appli-
tion. The oldest modules still in use and in good shape are more
cations since 2000. The Adiabatix module system is a patented
than 10 years old.
and economical solution which advances safety, and saves time
and energy.
More information: www.adiabatix.f