This device assists maritime engineers and ship operators in figuring out the optimum timing for switching between totally different gas varieties, usually heavy gas oil (HFO) and marine gasoline oil (MGO), throughout vessel operation. It elements in parameters comparable to gas viscosity, density, temperature, and circulate fee, alongside engine specs, to calculate the mandatory lead time for a secure and environment friendly transition. For example, contemplating the vessel’s gas consumption fee and the amount of gas within the service tank, the applying computes the length required to deplete the HFO and introduce MGO earlier than getting into Emission Management Areas (ECAs).
The implementation of such a calculation is vital for regulatory compliance, minimizing operational prices, and stopping potential engine injury. Traditionally, gas changeovers relied closely on guide calculations and estimations, rising the danger of errors and non-compliance. These automated techniques improve precision and guarantee adherence to environmental rules, comparable to these stipulated by the Worldwide Maritime Group (IMO), whereas additionally optimizing gas consumption and decreasing the chance of thermal shock or different antagonistic results on the engine.
