Electrical Power Management Solutions for Marine Vessels and Oil and Gas Equipment
Supplying reliable power to manufacturing and production equipment is a top priority in today’s demanding industries, of which include offshore oil rigs and marine vessels. The smooth operation of this type of machinery is vital to crude oil and natural gas extraction, including crude pumping systems, gas compression equipment, as well as drilling and seismic exploration systems. These highly technological advancements require substantial amounts of electrical power to function properly. The performance and safety of the offshore devices rely on constant and dependable electrical power management both in the generation and distribution process. Power system malfunctions and disruptions in the intricate electrical system can cause costly damage to the offshore vessels including floating production, storage and offloading unit (FPSO), jack up rigs and semi-submersible rigs.Custom electronic switch boards are required to fully manage dangerous voltage distribution issues that are indicated in electric motors and other devices. Automated control systems combined with complex wiring harnesses and programmable logic controls(PLC) allow for more consistent performance during oil extraction, production and transmission processes.Custom switch boards also assist in controlling the distribution of the vessel or equipment’s electrical motor voltage, making transformers and generators on board more to tolerate the harmonic distortion caused by frequency converters.
Programmable logic controls and automation can be designed for specific processes or system-wide. Various distributed automation solutions include data acquisition systems and supervisor controls as well as alarm, monitoring and safety (AMS) systems. During emergency disasters, the alarm, monitoring and safety system manages all the alert functions for the vessel or platform including: main engines, propulsion and maneuvering systems, gas/oil tanks, fresh water tanks, lighting, sensors, air conditioning and other instrumentation and services.Controllers are designed for multiple inputs and output arrangements, extended temperature ranges,resistance to vibration and impact and immunity to electrical noise. The program system for the customer is engineered specifically to support the dynamic positioning system, process control system, jacking enhanced monitoring, rack phase difference monitoring, thruster motor, diesel engine propulsion package, marine system for auto telephone, CCTV, and rudder angle indication systems for offshore & marine applications.Advanced power management technology helps the marine industry meet rigorous electric demands and promote safety practices.It’s important to develop a relationship with a firm that has vast experience and research capabilities. Product development and prototyping services allow for a better performance. Many companies try and utilize an off-the-shelf product for offshore platform and marine vessels, but in reality a custom solution may be necessary.
This article is provided by CMR-Group.com – A electronic engineering company that specializes in Engine Temperature Sensors and Engine Management Systems.
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