Engine Monitoring Systems
Engine Monitoring Systems
Engine Monitoring Systems
CONTENTS
Engine Monitoring Systems for The KONGSBERG Engine Monitoring Systems provide
operational safety improved operational safety, reduced risk of
KONGSBERG Engine Monitoring Systems are built on unforeseeable repair costs and optimized monitoring of
KONGSBERG K-Chief hardware and software. They the engines.
consist of bearing wear and bearing temperature
monitoring of crank-train bearings, water in oil, cylinder Bearing Wear Conditon Monitoring (BWCM) is
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liner temperature and shaft power monitoring. The required to avoid open-up inspections (MAN B&W
Engine Monitoring Systems are fully scalable from 2-stroke engines)
standalone to full integration with KONGSBERG Unique protection of the engine by using wireless
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K-Chief alarm monitoring system and KONGSBERG temperature monitoring of crank and crosshead
AutoChief propulsion control system. All systems are bearing
recommended and approved by the major engine Can be configured and combined to suit individual
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designers and are an ideal basis for condition based needs
maintenance. Approved by MAN Diesel & Turbo for condition
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based maintenance
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SYSTEM PHILOSOPHY
Modular and scalable concept Essential components such as bearing wear sensors
Systems may easily be extended by adding additional and wireless temperature sensors yield the best results
hardware units such as operator stations, input/output that technology has to offer in terms of reliability,
modules and additional measuring points. accuracy and durability. By utilizing the CAN field bus
KONGSBERG System Technology offers signal protocol for engine instrumentation, installation costs
acquisition and processing units for installation in ER are reduced and the quality of data processing
cabinets, ECR consoles or mounted directly on the enhanced.
engine. Processing algorithms are executed within the
local acquisition units or in the powerful controller units. Utilize open standards for automation
By distribution and segregation the consequences of a systems
system fault are reduced and may even be eliminated. The engine monitoring functionalities have been
developed in close co-operation with maritime
The KONGSBERG Engine Monitoring Systems professionals, to ensure system functionalities that
concept yields a modular design, where the various work effectively and safely in real life operations. The
modules can be configured and combined to suit KONGSBERG Engine Monitoring System concept in
individual needs. general and the individual modules utilize open
standards, which provide for interfaces to different
The individualised Engine Monitoring systems can then automation systems.
be integrated with KONGSBERG K-Chief and
AutoChief system. Each module is fully compatible with
each other and therefore provides seamless
information sharing and a consistent operation
environment.
BRIDGE
CARGO
AUTOMATION AutoChief Fuel Cylinder Turbo Torque Bearing wear Bearing Weather
engine monitoring pressure charger monitoring and and liner forecast
control monitoring Water in oil temperature
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Engine overview
Shaft Power
Calculates
torque and
power. The
system is 100%
digital and
measures the
twist of a
rotating shaft.
AVOIDING OPEN-UP INSPECTION
Condition monitoring of crank-train The BWCM system uses two sensors mounted in each
bearings in 2-stroke diesel engines cylinder compartment, measuring every time the
The KONGSBERG Bearing Wear Condition Monitoring crosshead passes Bottom Dead Centre. The
(BWCM) system measures and displays the combined KONGSBERG BWCM sensors are compensated for
physical wear of the crosshead, crank and main engine speed, engine load (cpp) and engine crank
bearings, providing early bearing seizure warnings if case temperature.
problems occur during engine operation. The sensors
are specifically designed to provide reliable and
accurate measurements over years of operation inside
the engine.
Main Benefits
Approved
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Unique
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Compact and simple cabling and
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installation on the engine
Full integration with KONGSBERG K-Chief
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and AutoChief system
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Water in Oil sensor Avoiding open up inspection
The KONGSBERG Water in Oil sensor enables fast The KONGSBERG Bearing Wear Conditon Monitoring
and reliable detection of moisture in lubrication oil. It (BWCM) system is designed according to the
can be used in online moisture monitoring and as a specifications of MAN Diesel & Turbo and received a
control device. Type Approval according to Germanischer Lloyd’s (GL)
Guidelines for Machinery.
The Water in Oil sensor measures moisture in oil in
terms of the water activity (aw) and temperature (T). The following systems are part of a class survey
Water activity indicates directly whether there is a risk arrangement:
of free water formation which causes corrosion of the ? BWCM system
bearings. The measurement is also independent of oil ? Water in Oil sensor
type and age. ? Shaft Earthing Device (owner or yard supply)
? Computerized Planned Maintenance System (owner
The sensor incorporates the latest generation of the or yard supply)
HUMICAP® Sensor, which is the result of ten years of
field experience. It was developed for demanding
moisture measurement in liquid hydrocarbons. The
sensor's excellent chemical tolerance provides
accurate and reliable measurement over a wide
measurement range.
Main Benefits
According
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GL specifications condition based
overhaul of crank-train bearings
Dual sensor for continuous measurement
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of moisture in oil and oil temperature
Easy to maintain in the field
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UNIQUE TEMPERATURE MONITORING
- BEARINGS AND LINERS
PULSE RESPONSE
Main Benefits FROM SENSOR
Continuously
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bearings for fast response time
Passive sensor, no battery required
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Proven and reliable technology
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Type Approved to replace Oil Mist Detectors
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CUTTING THE OIL SUPPLY
400
ALARM FROM OIL
MIST DETECTION
ALARM FROM
300
200
ALARM LIMIT
100
1 2 3 4 Min
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Main bearing temperature sensors Monitoring cylinder liner temperature
Custom designed main bearing temperature sensors The KONGSBERG cylinder liner monitoring system
can be fitted into any type of 2-stroke and 4-stroke monitors the piston running performance by measuring
diesel engines. On 2-stroke engines the sensors are the temperature of the upper part of the cylinder liners.
mounted on the main bearing girder with the tip of the Increased friction between the piston rings and the
sensor in direct contact with the bearing shell. The cylinder liner creates an elevated temperature level
sensor measures the combined temperatures of the leading to abnormal liner wear and potential piston ring
bearing shell and of the lubrication oil that flows from breakage. Temperature alarm limits can be individually
the bearing. On 4-stroke engines the sensors are set on the PC work station to give early warning about
inserted in the main bearing cap. high thermal load and potential cylinder liner scuffing.
Main Benefits
Tailor made
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condition monitoring system
Also used to send scuffing alarms to the
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MAN Diesel & Turbo Alpha Lubricator
Easy to refit on MAN Diesel & Turbo and
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Wärtsilä engines
Field-bus signal converters (CAN Open)
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installed directly on engine block
CONVERTER
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TORQUE AND POWER MONITORING
PROCESSING UNIT
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GLOBAL CUSTOMER SUPPORT
We are always there, wherever you need us. As part of our commitment to total customer satisfac-
KONGSBERG customer services organisation is designed tion, we offer a wide variety of services to meet individ-
to provide high-quality, global support, whenever and ual customers’ operational needs. KONGSBERG support
wherever it is needed. We are committed to providing 24 is a solution designed to give round-the-clock sup-
easy access to support and service, and to responding port. For mission-critical operations, KONGSBERG support
promptly to your needs. Support and service activi- 24 can be extended to include remote monitoring. We
ties are supervised from our headquarters in Norway, can adapt the level of support needs by offering ser-
with service and support centres at strategic locations vice agreements, on-site spare part stocks and quick
around the globe – where you are on-site response arrangements.
and the action is.
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