Oil analysis for electric ship machinery
Spectro has announced a contract for the provision of analysis services for ABB s systems Spectro, a UK-based independent laboratory providing oil condition monitoring services, has announced a contract for the provision of analysis services for ABB's marine electric power and propulsion systems.The co-operation between the two companies will enable ABB to provide oil analysis services to vessels that use any of the range of ABB electric power and propulsion systems. Spectro will provide these services, through its Spectro UK or Jet-Care USA laboratories, enabling ABB to rigorously monitor its various shipboard machinery from larger systems to individual equipment.Spectro claims that its oil analysis services provide an important component for preventive monitoring and will enable ABB and its customers to better understand the health of the equipment and condition of the oil, as well as bringing optimal operation and maintenance performance. The data generated can anticipate equipment faults through analysis trending techniques and, according to Spectro, will ultimately deliver a more effective way to manage operational costs."Our global marine services organisation is committed to providing specialised service and support as an essential part of the solution we offer our customers" said Marko Kinnunen, development manager, ABB Marine. "Providing an analysis ...
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