ABB Turbocharging has introduced two new digital modules to add to its existing engine performance software, creating Tekomar Xpert marine, a comprehensive digital solution that is said to offer shipowners simplified management of propulsion efficiency and emissions reporting.
By enabling potential combined emission savings of up to 20%, this product suite can potentially contribute to the decarbonisation of the shipping industry, which is under regulatory pressure to halve its carbon footprint by 2050.
Tekomar Xpert marine comprises three modules covering the engine, hull and propeller, and emissions. Combined, these modules provide actionable insights into ship performance, based on which shipping companies can make better operating decisions, leading in turn to fuel and emissions savings. This enables vessels to achieve improved CII ratings while easing charter party conformity on emissions reporting.
The existing Tekomar Xpert engine module is already in operation on more than 8,000 engines. The hull and propeller and the emissions modules have now been added to further extend the solution’s capabilities.
The emissions module enables the CII rating and CO2 emissions to be accurately forecasted, allowing for pre-validated emissions reporting in line with the IMO and EU Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) requirements. The module has an automated reporting function based on electronic logbook data. The actual CII ranking and its simulation is based on the key operating parameters of the vessel, as well as historic data.
The hull and propeller module provides insights into the vessel’s performance in real time. For example, it enables an accurate assessment of de-fouling requirements, which can have a significant positive impact on vessel’s performance – fouling is believed to lead to an overconsumption of fuel of up to 20%.
Cristian Corotto, VP Digital Customer Solutions ABB Turbocharging, said: “Tekomar Xpert marine raises our digital offering to a new level by adding the hull and propeller, and emission modules to our engine room offering. These combined analytics deliver real customer value through enabling greater efficiencies. For example, fuel savings of up to 3t/day can be achieved by optimising performance of the engines alone, which translates to some 9t/day of CO2 emissions. Just as important is the system’s delivery of information needed to support decision-making related to the optimal timing of cleaning events, and the identification of the root cause of reduced propulsion efficiency. Essentially, with Tekomar Xpert marine customers are ready for the next level of data-driven decision making.”
Results of analyses from all three modules can be made immediately available to shipowners and operators, and the solution can be integrated to work with existing data collection systems without the need for installing additional hardware. The expanded digital analytics offering promotes benchmarking, historic tracking and forecasting. Furthermore, the system offers advisory support on all levels, from the engine to the ship’s hull and propeller, as well as its emissions and CII ranking.
Customers can gain 24/7 access via a portal where they can view and benchmark entire fleets. Operational data can be shared with ABB via C2C connectivity, following which ABB will assess, analyse and provide operational insights. Tekomar XPERT marine functions across all engines regardless of make, type and age.
