Ensuring safety and transparency in biofuel bunkering operations
Biofuel bunkering operations with reliable Valve Remote Control and Fuel Management System
Importance of reliable and safe biofuel measurements and operations
Managing biofuel bunkering involves navigating challenges like extreme temperatures, operational safety, and measurement precision, all which impact efficiency and environmental compliance. A Biofuels Bunkering Solution from Emerson simplifies these complexities with a reliable fuel tank management and valve control system.
By leveraging Damcos’ robust and compact actuators alongside Valve Remote Control systems, operators gain precise control and visibility over bunkering processes, ensuring enhanced safety and operational performance.
For accurate and certified fuel deliveries, Micro Motion’s Coriolis-based Certified Bunker Measurement Solution provides traceable results. Its Elite Series U-tube geometry ensures superior mass accuracy without the need for recertification when switching fuel types.
All components integrate seamlessly into a centralized Integrated Control and Monitoring System, offering a complete operational overview for improved decision-making and compliance
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Product Solutions
Put your trust in 30 years of proven performance. Only Damcos Actuators have the original helical spline technique that deliver balanced high torque without the need for large displacement. The Damcos BRC is a double-acting balanced rotary actuator that operates at a standard working pressure of 135 bar. It maintains a constant high torque output throughout the 90 degree rotation. The BRC actuator comes in various sizes from 125 to 32000 with torque ranges from 125 to 32000 Nm.
- Unique yet simple design offers compact footprint with high-torque output
- A proven performer with more than 30 years of service records on basic design
- Balanced rotary principle eliminates side forces and/or bending of valve spindle
Burst Pressure
675 bar
Ambient Temperature
-25°C to +80°C High and Low temperature (on request -45°C to +120°C)
Weight
5.3 to 441 kg.
Get the assurance of fail-safe marine performance without taking up extra space or weight. The compact design of the Damcos BRCF Single-Acting Spring Return Actuator is the choice for both fail-open and fail-close performance. With no radial forces on the valve, you can count on long-term performance with minimal maintenance. Trust the design with three decades of documented reliability.
- Unique yet simple design has long tradition of marine reliability
- Compact footprint and high-torque output
- A proven performer with more than 30 years of service records on basic design
Burst Pressure
675 bar
Ambient Temperature
-20°C to +80°C
Weight
8.6 to 441 kg.
NEW GENERATION! The Damcos LPU (Local Power Unit) comprehends an integrated electro-hydraulic valve remote control system and is structured to enhance safety and efficiency to the system. The rugged, compact and modular design of the LPU has proven itself reliable in the harsh marine environment and is developed for flexible mounting either directly on actuators or on bulkhead. The LPU comes in 3 variations with extensive capabilities to ease installation, configuration and operation.
- The Damcos LPU program covers different configurations, such as Basic, Plus, Elite, P-Net and Power
- Modular Design in lightweight materials for safer and easier assembly and maintenance
- Local intelligence featuring functions such as self-protection, control, feedback, alarms and Bluetooth® technology
Max. Running Time
Up to 8 min. depending on ambient temperature (max. 25% duty cycle)
Enclosure Rating
IP 68 - see Product Data Sheet for more detail
Ambient Temperature
-5°C to 70°C ( -25°C to 70°C on request)
With unmatched flow and density measurement for liquids, gases and multiphase flow, ELITE Coriolis flow meters are designed to deliver accurate, repeatable flow measurement for even your most challenging environments and applications.
- Get unparalleled measurement sensitivity and stability from this uniquely designed meter
- Gain real-time and in-process measurement integrity assurance with Smart Meter Verification
- Realize unmatched flow and density measurement performance in your most challenging liquid, gas and slurry applications
Liquid Accuracy / Repeatability
±0.1% - 0.05% / 0.05% - 0.025%
Gas Accuracy / Repeatability
±0.25% / 0.20%
Density Accuracy / Repeatability
±0.0005 - 0.0002 g/cc / 0.00025 - 0.0001 g/cc
Delivering the best in measurement technology and unparalleled support, the 5700 transmitter's intuitive design ensures measurement confidence, valuable process insight and productivity through simplified solutions. Data historian feature captures rich information about process events, fluid quality, and measurement stability - over long and short periods of time. Zero Verification tool provides confidence in the meter zero and analyzes process conditions to indicate potential issues for re-zeroing.
- Perform fast, flexible installations with a native Ethernet architecture and connections
- Achieve the best response in the most challenging applications, such as meter proving, filling and dosing and batching
- Capture short- and long-term insight about process events, fluid quality and measurement stability with a data historian
Local display
- Graphical backlit display
- Four-button optical controls
- Flowmeter-status LED
- Supports English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese languages.
Power
- Self-switching AC/DC input, automatically recognizes supply voltage
- 85 to 2405 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 6 watts typical, 11 watts maximum
- 18 to 100 VDC, 6 watts typical, 11 watts maximum
- Complies with Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC per IEC 61010-1 Ed. 3.0 2010-06; Overvoltage Category II, Pollution Degree 2
Universal Service Port
Universal Service Port design allows for connection and data transfer using standard, readily available equipment.
