1.Project Background
During a system upgrade, an international shipping company required a core component replacement for the Fuel Oil (FO) metering system onboard one of its large ocean-going cargo vessels. As fuel oil is the primary power source for vessel propulsion, the accuracy of its measurement directly impacts fuel consumption control and operational costs. The client urgently needed a high-precision, high-stability flow measurement solution capable of withstanding the harsh environments of vessel engine rooms, characterized by high temperatures, strong vibrations, and high fluid viscosity.
2.Client Requirements
- Core Equipment: Micro Motion Coriolis MVD 1700 single variable flow transmitter, complete with a compatible Coriolis mass flow sensor, specifically suitable for FO (Fuel Oil) service.
- Application Context: Designed for marine Fuel Oil systems, requiring excellent anti-vibration performance and long-term stability.
- Key Parameters & Tag:
- Part Code: CM002916
- Model: 1700C12AFFEZZZ
- Position (Tag): Q001
- Signal Output: mA + PULSES (4-20mA current loop and pulse output) for precise data acquisition by the remote PLC/DCS system.
3.Solution
In response to the client’s stringent specifications, our technical team acted swiftly to provide the exact match: the Micro Motion MVD 1700 Transmitter (Model: 1700C12AFFEZZZ).
- Precise Matching & Perfect Compatibility: Equipped with advanced MVD (Multi-Variable Digital) technology, this transmitter processes raw signals from the mass flow sensor and significantly reduces signal noise. It ensures absolute measurement accuracy even under the intense vibration caused by marine engines.
- Seamless Interface Integration: Configured strictly according to the client’s requested mA + PULSESoutput, guaranteeing seamless integration with the vessel’s existing main control system for a hassle-free, plug-and-play installation.
- High Reliability Assurance: This specific model offers robust environmental adaptability, fully meeting the rigorous demands of marine fuel oil services regarding high temperature, pressure, and complex fluid dynamics.
4.Results & Customer Benefits
The equipment was successfully installed and commissioned at position Q001. After months of ocean-going operation, the feedback from the crew and shipowner has been exceptionally positive:
- Significant Accuracy Improvement: High-precision mass flow data enabled the shipowner to monitor fuel consumption accurately, effectively optimizing voyage energy efficiency.
- Zero-Maintenance Operation: The transmitter demonstrated outstanding stability and anti-interference capabilities, with zero signal drift caused by vessel vibrations.
- Trust Earned Through Efficient Delivery: With our precise technical verification and efficient supply chain management, we ensured the equipment was delivered on time during the vessel’s dry-docking period, preventing any costly operational delays.
