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LNG vessel automation
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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), shuttle tankers Close co-operation with ship owners, yards and other main suppliers during vessel design and commissioning ensures an integrated solution, which makes the complete system more efficient in both economical and technical aspects. Both end user and yard will benefit from the advantage of one supplier taking complete responsibility for the integration of the system. The design criteria for KONGSBERG'S Integrated Automation System is reliability and safety, • Segregation - autonomous process areas have dedicated process controllers with • Redundancy within data communication network and process controllers • Simplicity - small range of components to facilitate modularization • Fault tolerant design, based on fail-safe principles

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Integrated solution - The Full Picture By integrating the different functions into the IAS, the overall need for hardware and software functions and interfacing requirements is reduced, which leads to less demand for special software, cabling and testing. Furthermore, integrated systems offer a far greater degree of redundancy and therefore increased system availability and operation performance. Tunnel Thruster The modern Integrated Automation System is a distributed monitoring and control system covering all important functions on board, such as • Power management • Auxiliary machinery •...

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Integrated Bridge • Vessel Automation • Machinery Control Local Operator The Operator Station (OS) is based upon the Windows XP operating system. Dedicated process displays are created in conjunction with the customer, to provide the best operational environment. Historic logging of alarms, events and process variables is available for display in trends and historic event lists. Reporting and data export facilities are also provided through administrative net. All process instruments, motors, valves, sensors, etc. are interfaced to the Field Stations (FS) via an extended use of Remote I/O...

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Control philosophy for various applications KONCSBERC'S main goal has been to develop an IAS capable of implementing all features that may appear for LNC carriers, both today All control options, both manual and semi-automatic, that exist in today's systems are maintained. Automatic control is implemented for: • Cargo pump discharge pressure • Spray pump pressure • Spray nozzle pressure • Low and high duty compressor capacity • Vaporiser and heather flow and temperature Cargo handling control and monitoring of: • Cargo tank • Manifold operation Cargo tank control and monitoring of: • Cargo...

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Additional functionality, by means of sequencing add further value to cargo • Cool down cargo tanks • Cargo loading including line set-up • Cargo unloading including line detachment • Ballast control during loading and unloading • Ballast control during voyage • Power management of steam and diesel generator sets • BOG control i.e. cargo tanks to steam turbine Operational elements already prepared for • Safety application covering Cargo-ESD and F&C systems • Online load and stability calculator • Training simulator • Thruster control • Remote satellite diagnosis service • Communication link...

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CTS – Custody Transfer System Kongsberg radar based level gauging systems and Custody Transfer Systems have been in operation on gas tankers since 1989. The Custody Transfer System (CTS) is designed for LNG carriers, both with spherical and membrane type tanks. The radar based level gauging system, the temperature sensors and the pressure transmitters are all specially designed to provide continuous and reliable accuracy in the demanding environment of liqueed gas. With the unique AutroCAL® function we have provided the market with the rst fully automated calibration and verication method...

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AutroCAL® - the unique calibration and verification function Gas vapour density and the mixture of gases influence the propagation speed of the radar signal and thus the accuracy of the measurements. By using the designed still pipe joint signatures for continuous measurement and calibration, combined with accurate temperature measurement, AutroCAL® continuously compensates for inaccuracies caused by the differences in the propagation speed. Thus, our AutroCAL® verification and calibration function automatically ensures that the same high accuracy is maintained over the whole measurement...

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Bridge Line® Integrated Navigation System The KONGSBERG integrated navigation bridge provides a truly integrated and class compliant system with integrated navigation and manoeuvring capabilities. It is designed for one-man operation, with functionality that allows maximum time for observation and decision making. The navigation bridge equipment can be scaled to requirements and extended with bridge wing consoles, and planning and survey centre. Our bridge solutions offer improved situational awareness for watch officers, providing a complete real-time picture of the ship's position and...

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KONCSBERC can supply a simulator with functions that mirror the vessel system, which can be used either by the ship yard or the ship's crew. The simulator enables easy familiarization with the operation of the vessel with functionality including loading/unloading, BOG handling, Power Management and Boiler Contol. KONCSBERC will provide engineering services to assist the customer in design of the control system, i. e. establish the functional requirements for the control of various machinery. This will typically include: • Facilitate the interface meetings/discussions with yard and other...

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