Level Measurement for Marine LNG Fuel Membrane Tank
Marine level measurement using modern radar technology increases safety and efficiency
Solutions to address customer challenges with marine level measurement
The use of LNG in the marine industry has been in use for quite a few years and is known to be a popular and cleaner alternative to traditional marine fuel. However, with changing trends and new fuel options, it has become quite complex to find a level solution that suits specific tank requirements. One of the challenges in using LNG as fuel is storage. Membrane tanks designed to carry cryogenic liquids are considered a feasible option for LNG storage on ships.
Membrane tanks, commonly larger than 1000 m³, -162°C at atmospheric pressure and up to 35 m in height are feasible to be used for LNG. Radar technology is ideal for this application and has been used for many years on LNG carriers with similar membrane tanks. Radar with stilling pipes designed to fit the pump tower is an ideal choice. Solutions used for this application must be IGF code compliant and approved by marine class societies.
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Product Solutions
Your profitability and reputation as an LNG operator demands buyer-seller agreement accuracy. The Rosemount TGU 53 Tank Radar Gauge is built for the task. The radar transmission is guided through a full length still pipe measuring the surface of the product and the patented array attenuator ensures accurate readings from the very bottom of the tank. Using the accurate and reliable TGU 53 you can perform your cargo transfer with complete trust. With dual channel technology primary and secondary level measurements are enabled by two independent radars, yet in one housing and a single still pipe installation. Single tank penetration makes for affordable new and retrofit installation.
- 5th generation of proven, industry-leading marine radar performance
- Minimized footprint and efficient installation with all CTMS functions in a single housing
- Safe operating redundancy with dual radar channel technology
Reference Accuracy
± 3mm
Weight
33 kg
Enclosure Rating
IP66
Gain vital operating information from your Rosemount CMS Tank Radar Gauges. The Rosemount Supply and Communications Unit (SCU) acts as a connection hub that collects and stores data from gauges and sensors, and serves clients with requested data. The unit is self-contained with provisions for intrinsically safe connection to external units. The unit stores configuration data of connected devices. Up to 68 tank channels can be connected.
- Engineered to supply intrinsically safe power to the Tank Radar Gauges and auxiliary equipment.
- Stores configuration data of the connected devices.
- Collects and stores data from gauges and sensors and serves clients with requested data.
Enclosure Rating
IP22
Operating Temperature
0 to 35 °C
To meet regulations regarding emissions, many vessels are transitioning to using liquid natural gas (LNG) or liquified petroleum gas (LPG) as their primary fuel source due to their low sulfur emissions. However, this shift presents challenges in finding a marine supplier that offers a complete solution for level, pressure, and temperature measurement devices capable of operating under extreme conditions. This complete multi-instrument single flange solution can be configured to meet the needs of a future fuel tank application, ensuring safe and compliant operations.
- All instrumentation on the same flange makes it is easier for the design engineer to create the tank design
- Same configuration tool makes it fast and easy to configurate all instruments
- Same supplier for all instrumentation and the flange reduces supplier complexity
Materials of Construction
316L
Max. Operating Pressure
10 bar
Process Connection
JIS350 10K
Operational continuity is key for your ship’s long-term success. With Aperio Software you get a single point overview of your ship’s systems, which improves your ability to plan, control, monitor and react to alarms. It’s designed to manage a variety of stand-alone systems for tank monitoring, valve and pump control fuel management and alarm acquisition. The Aperio is highly scalable and flexible with customizing capabilities for most any combination of tasks, for most any size of vessel.
- Specifically designed as Integrated Control & Monitoring System for Ships and Offshore Units to optimize ship handling
- Focused on planning, control, monitoring and alarm functionality with unique icon to identify various functions
- Dual User interface color themes enhance usability and safety
Operating System
Windows 7 Embedded
CPU Specifications
CPU Requirements: Single or multicore, 1.9 GHz or higher
RAM requirements: 2 GByte or more
Hard Disk requirements: 8 GByte or more
RAM requirements: 2 GByte or more
Hard Disk requirements: 8 GByte or more
