A new dimension in LNG vessel automation
Koncsberc is a leading supplier of complex Integrated Automation Systems (IAS) for highly advanced special vessels worldwide. Applications covered by the technology include field exploration and drilling, oil and gas processing (FPSOs and fixed installations), shuttletankers and LNG carriers.
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• Segregation - autonomous process areas have dedicated process controllers with distributed I/O units
• Redundancy within data communication network and process controllers
• Simplicity - small range of components to facilitate modularization
• Fault tolerant design, based on fail-safe principles