ENGINE MONITORING

UNIQUE ENGINE PROTECTION

OUR MISSION
We shall earn the respect and recognition for our
dedication to provide innovative and reliable marine
electronics that ensure optimal operation at sea.
By utilizing and integrating our technology, experience
and competencies in positioning, hydro-acoustics,
communication, control, navigation, simulation, and
automation, we aim to give our customers The Full
Picture. The Full Picture yields professional solutions
and global services that make a difference enabling
you to stay ahead of the competition.
CONTENTS
UNIQUE ENGINE PROTECTION
SYSTEM PHILOSOPHY
AVODING OPEN-UP INSPECTION
UNIQUE TEMPERATURE MONITORING - BEARINGS AND LINERS
TORQUE AND POWER MONITORING
Kongsberg Maritime • August 2014 • Design and layout: DEON.NO
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Our success depends on the success of our
customers. Actively listening to our customers and
truly understanding their needs, and then translating
these needs into successful products and solutions
is central to achieving our goal.
Our people are the key to our success and we
empower them to achieve. Working together in a
global network of knowledge, guided by our values,
engenders innovation and world class performance.
Every day we have to think a little differently, because
every client is unique. We aspire to translate the
imagination and dedication of our staff into successful
technologies and solutions. Our commitment is to add
value to your operations by providing you with
The Full Picture.
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UNIQUE ENGINE PROTECTION

Engine Monitoring Systems for The KONGSBERG Engine Monitoring Systems provide
operational safety improved operational safety, reduced risk of
KONGSBERG Engine Monitoring Systems are built on unforeseeable repair costs and optimized monitoring of
KONGSBERG K-Chief hardware and software. They the engines.
consist of bearing wear and bearing temperature
monitoring of crank-train bearings, water in oil, cylinder Bearing Wear Conditon Monitoring (BWCM) is
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liner temperature and shaft power monitoring. The required to avoid open-up inspections (MAN B&W
Engine Monitoring Systems are fully scalable from 2-stroke engines)
standalone to full integration with KONGSBERG Unique protection of the engine by using wireless
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K-Chief alarm monitoring system and KONGSBERG temperature monitoring of crank and crosshead
AutoChief propulsion control system. All systems are bearing
recommended and approved by the major engine Can be configured and combined to suit individual
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designers and are an ideal basis for condition based needs
maintenance. Approved by MAN Diesel & Turbo for condition
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based maintenance

Engine overview presented in K-Chief

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 SYSTEM PHILOSOPHY

Modular and scalable concept
Systems may easily be extended by adding additional
hardware units such as operator stations, input/output
modules and additional measuring points.
KONGSBERG System Technology offers signal
acquisition and processing units for installation in ER
cabinets, ECR consoles or mounted directly on the
engine. Processing algorithms are executed within the
local acquisition units or in the powerful controller units.
By distribution and segregation the consequences of a
system fault are reduced and may even be eliminated.
The KONGSBERG Engine Monitoring Systems
concept yields a modular design, where the various
modules can be configured and combined to suit
individual needs.
The individualised Engine Monitoring systems can then
be integrated with KONGSBERG K-Chief and
AutoChief system. Each module is fully compatible with
each other and therefore provides seamless
information sharing and a consistent operation
environment.
Essential components such as bearing wear sensors
and wireless temperature sensors yield the best results
that technology has to offer in terms of reliability,
accuracy and durability. By utilizing the CAN field bus
protocol for engine instrumentation, installation costs
are reduced and the quality of data processing
enhanced.
Utilize open standards for automation
systems
The engine monitoring functionalities have been
developed in close co-operation with maritime
professionals, to ensure system functionalities that
work effectively and safely in real life operations. The
KONGSBERG Engine Monitoring System concept in
general and the individual modules utilize open
standards, which provide for interfaces to different
automation systems.

WORKSTATIONS ENGINE MONITORING

BRIDGE

CARGO

AUTOMATION AutoChief Fuel Cylinder Turbo Torque Bearing wear Bearing Weather
engine monitoring pressure charger monitoring and and liner forecast
control monitoring Water in oil temperature

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Engine overview

Cylinder Liner Crank and

Temperature Crosshead
Monitors piston Temperature
running Measures
performance by continuously the
measuring the temperature of
temperature of the bearings.
the cylinder The sensor
liners. communicates
wirelessly with a
processing unit
Bearing Wear using a high
Measures the frequency and
combined wear low energy radar
of crosshead, pulse.
crank and main
bearing and
provides early Water in Oil
warning of The sensor
bearing seizure. gives continuous
It is required to measurement of
avoid open up moisture in oil,
inspections. and oil
temperature.
Moisture is
Main Bearing measured in
Temperature terms of water
Mounted on the activity.
bearing girder
with the tip in
direct contact
with the bearing
shell.

Shaft Power
Calculates
torque and
power. The
system is 100%
digital and
measures the
twist of a
rotating shaft.
 AVOIDING OPEN-UP INSPECTION
Condition monitoring of crank-train
bearings in 2-stroke diesel engines
The KONGSBERG Bearing Wear Condition Monitoring
(BWCM) system measures and displays the combined
physical wear of the crosshead, crank and main
bearings, providing early bearing seizure warnings if
problems occur during engine operation. The sensors
are specifically designed to provide reliable and
accurate measurements over years of operation inside
the engine.
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The BWCM system uses two sensors mounted in each
cylinder compartment, measuring every time the
crosshead passes Bottom Dead Centre. The
KONGSBERG BWCM sensors are compensated for
engine speed, engine load (cpp) and engine crank
case temperature.
Main Benefits
Approved
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Unique
? long-term measuring accuracy
Compact and simple cabling and
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installation on the engine
Full integration with KONGSBERG K-Chief
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and AutoChief system
Water in Oil sensor
The KONGSBERG Water in Oil sensor enables fast
and reliable detection of moisture in lubrication oil. It
can be used in online moisture monitoring and as a
control device.
The Water in Oil sensor measures moisture in oil in
terms of the water activity (aw) and temperature (T).
Water activity indicates directly whether there is a risk
of free water formation which causes corrosion of the
bearings. The measurement is also independent of oil
type and age.
The sensor incorporates the latest generation of the
HUMICAP® Sensor, which is the result of ten years of
field experience. It was developed for demanding
moisture measurement in liquid hydrocarbons. The
sensor's excellent chemical tolerance provides
accurate and reliable measurement over a wide
measurement range.
Avoiding open up inspection
The KONGSBERG Bearing Wear Conditon Monitoring
(BWCM) system is designed according to the
specifications of MAN Diesel & Turbo and received a
Type Approval according to Germanischer Lloyd’s (GL)
Guidelines for Machinery.
The following systems are part of a class survey
arrangement:
? BWCM system
? Water in Oil sensor
? Shaft Earthing Device (owner or yard supply)
? Computerized Planned Maintenance System (owner
or yard supply)

Main Benefits
According
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GL specifications condition based
overhaul of crank-train bearings
Dual sensor for continuous measurement
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of moisture in oil and oil temperature
Easy to maintain in the field
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BEARING WEAR SENSOR WATER IN OIL SENSOR

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 UNIQUE TEMPERATURE MONITORING
- BEARINGS AND LINERS

SENTRY - For crankpin and crosshead Main components are:

bearing temperature monitoring ? Wireless temperature sensor
The SENTRY wireless bearing temperature monitoring ? Stationary reading antenna
system is capable of continuously measuring the ? Signal Processing Unit
temperature of bearings during engine operation.

The wireless sensors are individually interrogated from

a multiplexed Signal Processing Unit (SPU) using a
high frequency and low energy radar pulse. The radar RADAR PULSE FROM
pulse is transmitted to the wireless sensor via a coaxial SIGNAL PROCESSING UNIT
cable to a stationary antenna positioned inside the SIGNAL
crank case. Within the interrogation range of the PROCESSING
stationary antenna the sensor responds to the radar UNIT
pulse by reflecting a pulse pattern back to the SPU.
The characteristics of the reflected pulse are uniquely
defined by the temperature.
STATIONARY SENSOR
ANTENNA

PULSE RESPONSE
Main Benefits FROM SENSOR
Continuously
? measuring temperature of the
bearings for fast response time
Passive sensor, no battery required
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Proven and reliable technology
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Type Approved to replace Oil Mist Detectors
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WIRELESS TEMPERATURE SENSOR

TEMPERATURE SENSOR

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CUTTING THE OIL SUPPLY

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ALARM FROM OIL
MIST DETECTION
ALARM FROM

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ALARM LIMIT
100

1 2 3 4 Min

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Main bearing temperature sensors
Custom designed main bearing temperature sensors
can be fitted into any type of 2-stroke and 4-stroke
diesel engines. On 2-stroke engines the sensors are
mounted on the main bearing girder with the tip of the
sensor in direct contact with the bearing shell. The
sensor measures the combined temperatures of the
bearing shell and of the lubrication oil that flows from
the bearing. On 4-stroke engines the sensors are
inserted in the main bearing cap.
BEARING TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Monitoring cylinder liner temperature
The KONGSBERG cylinder liner monitoring system
monitors the piston running performance by measuring
the temperature of the upper part of the cylinder liners.
Increased friction between the piston rings and the
cylinder liner creates an elevated temperature level
leading to abnormal liner wear and potential piston ring
breakage. Temperature alarm limits can be individually
set on the PC work station to give early warning about
high thermal load and potential cylinder liner scuffing.
The KONGSBERG cylinder liner monitoring system
consists of high quality temperature sensors and one
field-bus signal converter on each cylinder and one
common Operator Station. Additionally, individual relay
output alarms can be provided directly to the cylinder
lubrication units in order to temporarily increase the
cylinder lubrication.
Main Benefits
Tailor made
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condition monitoring system
Also used to send scuffing alarms to the
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MAN Diesel & Turbo Alpha Lubricator
Easy to refit on MAN Diesel & Turbo and
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Wärtsilä engines
Field-bus signal converters (CAN Open)
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installed directly on engine block
LINER TEMPERATURE SENSORS
CONVERTER
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 TORQUE AND POWER MONITORING

MetaPower® is 100% digital and based on High accuracy torque measurement

optical measurement
The MetaPower® System measures the twist of a
rotating shaft. Two slotted wheels are mounted on the
shaft. Light is transmitted by LEDs through the slots in
each wheel, converted to a digital electronic signal and
sent back to the processing unit for calculation of the
corresponding torque. The system displays RPM,
torque and power for both shafts.
No need for strain gauges or any type of delicate
electronics glued to, or mounted on the rotating shafts.
The system is a digital measuring system using LED
switches for the detection of the shaft twist, the shaft
RPM and consequently the transferred power.

PROCESSING UNIT

CONNECTION BOX Main Benefits

Service
? free operation
The maintenance
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code wheels) is conducted by the crew
No sensitive electronics
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No mechanical wear
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No zero point drifting over time
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Not affected by ambient temperature
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variations
ROTATING SHAFT

Integrated K-Chief and standalone installation

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GLOBAL CUSTOMER SUPPORT

We are always there, wherever you need us.
KONGSBERG customer services organisation is designed
to provide high-quality, global support, whenever and
wherever it is needed. We are committed to providing
easy access to support and service, and to responding
promptly to your needs. Support and service activi-
ties are supervised from our headquarters in Norway,
with service and support centres at strategic locations
around the globe – where you are
and the action is.
As part of our commitment to total customer satisfac-
tion, we offer a wide variety of services to meet individ-
ual customers’ operational needs. KONGSBERG support
24 is a solution designed to give round-the-clock sup-
port. For mission-critical operations, KONGSBERG support
24 can be extended to include remote monitoring. We
can adapt the level of support needs by offering ser-
vice agreements, on-site spare part stocks and quick
on-site response arrangements.

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Mexico (2)

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Brazil (3)

Australia (2)
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Global and local support

We provide global support from local service and
support facilities at strategic locations worldwide.
Service and support work is carried out under the
supervision of your personal account manager, who will
ensure that you receive high-quality service and support
where and when you need it.
Your account manager will ensure continuity and SUPPORT 24
work closely with your personnel to improve and
optimize system availability and performance. Call +47 815 35 355
Under the direction of your account manager, and E-mail: km.support@kongsberg.com
with a local inventory of spare parts, our well qualified
field service engineers will be able to
help you quickly and effectively.
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