ThrusterSCAN - Online Thruster Condition Monitoring

A new era in Rig Monitoring

The critical operational nature of thrusters means that prevention is the best cure.

Kittiwake's ThrusterSCAN is a revolutionary new system designed to monitor the lubrication system of azimuth thrusters. Automated warnings and alarms mean that potential problems are detected in their infancy, facilitating immediate, preventative action.

ThrusterSCAN not only acts as a first alert to any problems by providing constant assessment for signs of wear, oil degradation and seal failure; it can also be used to link external outputs from other systems e.g. vibration sensors. 

•  Metallic Wear Debris
•  Moisture in the Oil
•  Oil Condition
•  Seal Oil Condition (optional)
•  Seal Oil Moisture (optional)
•  Link to Vibration Monitoring System (optional)
•  Link to Thruster Operating Parameters (optional)

System data is displayed on the simple to use Human Machine Interface (HMI) of each TMU as well as being consolidated on the HMI of the central Master Control Panel allowing simultaneous viewing of all thruster data.

Benefits:

• First alert - changes are highlighted as they start to occur, not only at scheduled intervals, allowing preventative action to be taken before any significant damage has occurred
• Alarms - in the event of a measurement limit being exceeded, a specific alarm will be activated, allowing early diagnosis and planned maintenance before lubrication or machinery failure
• Remote monitoring - data from all thrusters can be accessed and downloaded remotely enabling the sensor data to be viewed and controlled from a central, remote location
• Manage thruster overhaul schedule - extending in-water survey / dry dock intervals
• Provides rapid feedback - informs engineers on the mechanical effects of operating methodologies
• Utilises thrusters based on actual thruster conditions and optimises redundancy model

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