ABB Supplies NINVA Sensors for eMarine Cruise and Cargo Ships
ABB has teamed up with eMarine to supply 1 500 innovative non-invasive temperature sensors called NINVA, marking a significant advancement in the international maritime industry.
These sensors, approved for marine applications, will be integrated into eMarine’s energy management solutions, which are already deployed on major cruise and cargo ships worldwide.
Source: ABB
The NINVA sensors will aid in optimizing heat recovery and managing cooling water and ventilation systems onboard. The data gathered by these sensors is anticipated to result in reduced fuel consumption, measurable energy savings, and a decrease in carbon emissions.
Ola Persson, CEO of eMarine, stated:
“At eMarine, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, innovative solutions that enable our customers to achieve real and lasting energy savings. By collaborating with ABB and incorporating NINVA, we can offer the maritime industry smarter tools to accelerate decarbonization.”
Designed to endure vibrations of up to 4g, the NINVA sensors are well-suited for the demanding conditions of marine operations. They deliver the same accuracy as traditional thermowells without the need for perforating pipe walls.
Additionally, ABB’s non-invasive temperature measurement approach using the clamp-on solution simplifies installation and eliminates the risk of leaks associated with conventional thermowells. NINVA measures the surface temperature of pipes to accurately determine the process temperature, maintaining performance standards comparable to invasive devices.
Guruprasad Sosale from ABB’s measurement and analytics division remarked, “For some time, we have provided safer and simpler temperature measurement solutions for the chemical, oil and gas, and other industries. This is the first time we are introducing the benefits of NINVA to the global marine industry, contributing to decarbonization in this sector.”
In March, ABB and CMA CGM launched a new parametric roll algorithm aimed at enhancing ship safety. This algorithm, set to be integrated into the ABB Ability OCTOPUS Marine Advisory system, combines CMA CGM’s theoretical framework with ABB’s technology to predict and monitor vessel motion behavior.
