Parker Kittiwake Procal has launched a data gathering system and control unit, specifically designed for maritime use by marine engineers. The Procal 1200M is capable of sending and receiving data from devices which monitor exhaust gas scrubbing systems. This enables the collation and accurate reporting of data from various parameters, including SO2, CO2, NOx, PH, sea water temperature, turbidity, polyaromatichydrocarbon equivalents, and wash water flow rate.
The analysers communicate via a serial data link to the Procal 1200M, which can be located up to 1200m from the exhaust mounted CEMS, and data from up to sixteen channels per exhaust gas scrubbing systems can be presented on an individual front panel.
The company claims that the Procal 1200M control unit, which is sealed to IP65 standards and specifically designed to be located in harsh marine environments, has the ability to generate detailed and accurate reports, aiding operators in meeting the stringent reporting requirements of today’s environmental regulations. With three levels of password protection, the unit is also compliant with the security requirements of MARPOL Annex VI.
Spot sampling is becoming increasingly common in the Baltic and North Sea ECAs, and from January 1, 2016 the European Union requires member states to carry out sulphur tests on the marine fuel being used onboard many of the ships calling at their ports. Where mariners are unable to rapidly and effectively demonstrate compliance, even compliant vessels could incur delays.
Source: Parker Kittiwake Procal