Level Measurement for Marine Bio-Fuel Tanks
Marine level measurement using modern radar technology increases safety and efficiency
Solutions to address customer challenges with marine level measurement
The maritime industry is currently experiencing a significant transformation, leading to increased interest in alternative fuels. The shipping industry has a significant impact on greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for approximately 2-3% of the global carbon footprint.
As a result, it has become imperative for the industry to address its environmental impact and seek sustainable solutions. By adopting the new fuels, the goal is to make substantial progress in reducing its carbon emissions and mitigating its environmental footprint, and moving towards sustainable and greener operations.
Biofuels such as fatty acid methyl ester (FAME), biomass to liquid fuels (BTL), and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) are a few types that can be used onboard ships. For solo use or as a drop-in fuel.
Biofuels are slightly more challenging to measure compared to conventional fuels, and radar is an excellent technology for it.
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Product Solutions
The Rosemount 3408 Non-Contacting Radar Level Transmitter is a versatile FMCW radar suitable for level measurement and overfill prevention in many industries, including chemical. Smart features save time and maximize efficiency for trouble-free operations, simplifying commissioning, operation and testing. Smart diagnostics help you proactively plan maintenance and optional Bluetooth® connectivity allows convenient configuration and maintenance. Manual or automatic verification at scheduled intervals can be conducted from the control room at any time without process interruptions. Perform proof-testing remotely and in-situ with onboard functionality. NAMUR type tested and third party certified to IEC61508 for use in safety critical applications.
- With Smart Echo Supervision™ technology, Rosemount Non-Contacting Radars automatically track all echoes, including those from obstructions in the vessel, and distinguish them from the real product surface echo. This ensures the true product level is reliably and accurately reported.
- Lens antenna available for very small process fittings (3/4") and with optional bracket mount
- All PTFE wetted parts allow for use in harsh conditions, such as corrosive medias
Accuracy
Standard: ± 0.08 in. (± 2 mm)
Ultra accuracy: ± 0.04 in. (± 1mm)
Ultra accuracy: ± 0.04 in. (± 1mm)
Measurement Range
98 ft. (30 m), 49 ft. (15 m) for the IEC 61508 certified version
Operating Pressure
-15 to 363 psig (-1 to 25 bar)
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
