ABB has partnered with eMarine to deliver 1,500 innovative non-invasive temperature sensors known as NINVA, marking the launch of technology in the international maritime industry.
Approved for marine use, these sensors will be integrated into eMarine’s energy management solutions, which are already in use on major cruise and cargo vessels around the world.
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The NINVA sensors will support in optimising heat recovery and managing cooling water and ventilation systems on board.
The data collected by the sensors is expected to lead to lower fuel consumption, measurable energy savings, and a reduction in carbon emissions.
eMarine CEO Ola Persson said: “At eMarine, we are committed to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions that help our customers achieve real and lasting energy savings.
“By partnering with ABB and integrating NINVA, we can provide the maritime industry with smarter tools to accelerate decarbonisation.”
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By GlobalDataThe NINVA sensors are designed to withstand vibrations of up to 4g, making them suitable for the rigorous conditions of marine operations.
They provide the same level of accuracy as traditional thermowells without requiring any perforation of the pipe walls.
Furthermore, ABB’s non-invasive approach to temperature measurement with the clamp-on solution simplifies the installation process and eliminates the risk of leaks associated with traditional thermowells.
NINVA utilises the surface temperature of pipes to accurately infer the process temperature and maintains performance standards comparable to those of invasive devices.
ABB measurement and analytics division’s Guruprasad Sosale said: “For some time, we have delivered safer and simpler temperature measurement for applications in the chemical, oil and gas and other industries.
“This is the first time we are bringing the benefits of NINVA to the global marine industry, helping to drive decarbonisation in the sector.”
In March, ABB and CMA CGM unveiled a new parametric roll algorithm to improve ship safety.
This algorithm, which will be integrated into the ABB Ability OCTOPUS Marine Advisory system, combines CMA CGM’s theoretical framework with ABB’s technology to forecast and monitor vessel motion behaviour.
