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User Manual 2018-11-13, Version 3.
Tekomar XPERT
ABB Turbo Systems Ltd, Merkurstr. 23, CH-8400 Winterthur http://www.tekomar.com

CH-support.tekomar@abb.com
Tekomar XPERT User Manual
Table of contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 4
Administrators Guide .................................................................................................................. 5
Setup
Getting started ............................................................................................................................. 7
Getting help
Activation ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Trial version
Subscription license
Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 10
Workspace location
Configurations
Sending files
Opening files
Tekomar Cloud Workspace
Duplicate Readings
Fleets
Automatic updates
Updates ...................................................................................................................................... 18
Online
Offline
User interface ............................................................................................................................ 20
Navigation
Readings .................................................................................................................................... 23
Page Reading
Calculations
Performance cur ves
Trending
Import from CoCoS
Combustion Monitoring ........................................................................................................... 32
General
Import data
Evaluate
Technical aspects ....................................................................................................................... 37
Basics
ISO correction
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Measuring
Optimization potential
Power estimation
Evaluation .................................................................................................................................. 42
Comparison
Ship Performance ..................................................................................................................... 46
Page Reading
Performance cur ves
Evaluation
Energy efficiency
Frequently asked questions ..................................................................................................... 50
Operators Guide: Engines ......................................................................................................... 53
Disclaimer .................................................................................................................................. 56

Introduction
Tekomar XPERT (XPERT) is the application for structured recording and intelligent analysis of engine
and ship performance data. Performance Readings from one to many equipment(s) of installations
(ships) in a fleet can be handled. After normalization and ISO-corrections, Readings are evaluated
against the (shop test / sea trial) reference and/or makers' limits. In Evaluation, resulting deviations
are highlighted and comments and recommendations are generated. Optimization potential derived
from the measurement is calculated.
Equipment of different type and make can be easily compared in (Comparison). The Evaluation
results are listed in a synoptic table, using only the deviations classification (low, normal , high).
Both the Evaluation and the Comparison can be compiled into a PDF report, where also the Reading ,
the Performance Curve chart and optionally Trend charts are appended.
Administrators Guide:
Application setup, activation, configuration and updates.
Application Help:
How to use the application.
Getting started
User interface
Operators Guide:
How to proceed practically for performance evaluation.
· Engines

Administrators Guide
This guideline describes the deployment of Tekomar XPERT software. Please check our website for
features of the product: http://www.tekomar.com/xpert
Required files/information:
· Programm installer | file name: *.msi (and optional Microsoft .NET 4.7.1 framework for older
operating systems)
· License file *.tpl. If a Product key supplied with an earlier version (before 2.7) is available, this
key can be used alternatively. | file name: [SHIPNAME]_yymmdd.tpl
· Configuration required for setti ng up an Installation (ship) in the software | file name:
[SHIPNAME]_[ID]_yymmddhhmmss.tpi
The generic program installer has to be downloaded from our website (see Setup). Specific License
file, Configuration are sent out by E-mail upon delivery in a *.zip package. | file name:
TPE_keys_config_[CLIENT]_yymmdd.zip.
Note: For off-line clients make sure to include the respective License file, Configuration and
ImportDefinition on the CD-ROM or USB mass storage - together with the contents of the "vessel
installer" package.
Required actions:
1. Download (or have it on CD-ROM) and install the software. Refer to Setup.
2. Activation the software using the respective License file. Refer to Activation.
3. Configuration of the software using *.tpi Configuration file (or online repository):
o Set the Workspace location.
o Load the Configuration
Setup
Hardware requirements
· OS: Windows 7 SP1 or higher, RAM: at least 512 MB, CPU speed: at least 1.4 GHz
· Screen resolution 1280 x 800 or more
Software requirements
· Supported operating systems:
o Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 or higher
o Microsoft Windows 8.1 or higher
o Microsoft Windows 10 Anniversary Update or higher
· Microsoft .NET 4.7.1 Framework (may already be contained in up-to-date operating systems):
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=56116
· PDF Viewer to view PDF reports
Setup
1. Download the *.msi installer from here: http://www.tekomar.com/software. For off-line clients,
download "vessel installer" package and burn it to CD-ROM or USB mass storage, it contains next to
the installer also the redistributable for Microsoft .NET 4.7.1.
2. Run the downloaded executable.

Note: Because this software package is not signed with a digital signature, you may observe various
warning dialogs to prevent accidental download of malicious software. After reading those carefully,
select to „run anyway“ (or similar).
If security settings are very strict, you may require to download the installer first to your hard drive,
and then to execute it in „as Administrator“.
3. Install by follow the on-screen instructions.

Getting started
After a fresh install of the software, only tab About is visible. To complete the setup, proceed:
1. Perform Activation
2. Select Workspace Location
3. Add at least one Configuration
To create a new measurement, change to tab Reading, select and Installation and Engine, then click
New below the list-box Readings. Refer to Readings for details about data recording. Consider
practical guideline in Operators Guide: Engines.
Getting help
This help system can be started directly from the application's graphical user interface. Any question-
mark ? icon is click able and will either guide the user to the corresponding chapter in the
documentation or display additional ? icons for more detail help.
For questions related to the application, installation problems, trouble shooting, or suggestions on
how to improve the product, please contact:
ABB Turbo Systems Ltd, Merkurstrasse 23, CH-8400 Winterthur, Switzerland
E-mail: CH-support.tekomar@abb.com
Phone: +41 58 585 1520

Activation
After successful installation, activate the software with a purchased subscription or trial license.
The only requirement for activation is a license file *.tpl. If a product key supplied with an earlier
version (before 2.7) is available, this key can be used alternatively.
Note: Missing license files can be requested from CH-support.tekomar@abb.com
Start the activation process: About -> License -> Activate.
In the activation dialog, select the activation method:
Trial version
Having a timely limited trial version, the application will lock the Installations after trial period
expiration (Installations appear as grayed-out and Readings are only available in read-only mode). In
such case the activation has to be executed again. To activate the software with a new / modified
license file go to About -> License -> Change license. This will deactivate the software and activation
must be performed again.
Subscription license
Activation is handled by one license file *.tpl, but set on Installation level. Accordingly, each
Installation may have an own expiration date (limited license), or be licensed for lifetime.
If the license for an Installation has expired, the Installation will be listed as grayed-out and related
Readings are only available in read-only mode.

Once the subscription is renewed (ABB Turbo Systems will contact you prior to the license expiration
date), there are two ways to obtain the new license:
· Upon connection to the Cloud Workspace, the application automatically downloads the updated
license file
· Without Internet connection, use the *.tpl license file which is sent by E-mail (contact your
administrator), refer to Activation

Settings
In the tab Settings, initial actions like setti ng the Workspace location or adding Configurations are
performed. Additional options for customization are also available here.
Workspace location
The Workspace location is the folder in file system or a database where all configurations (*.tpi, in
sub-folder "Installations") and Readings (*.tpr in sub-folder "Readings") are stored.
Considerations for creating Workspaces:

· If you choose Default, the Workspace will be created in the default location on your hard drive.
Typically, this will be in C:\Users\[User Name]\Documents\Tekomar XPERT. Since this is
automatically managed by the operating system it can be difficult to find it later in the file-
system.
· Browse for file-system workspace: You may select a folder (created by you in displayed folder
chooser dialog) in the local file system if you don't intend to share it with other users. Of course,
Readings can be sent to others by Export. Or, you may select a folder (created by you or the
Administrator) in the network if you and others share the same Workspace. Consider mapping
the network folder as network drive.
· Connect to cloud workspace: Use this option to access Tekomar Cloud Workspace by web-service.
The Workspace location dialog features additionally:

· Assigning of a meaningful name to a workspace
· Remove a Workspace from the list (will not delete the folder and data)
Note: To select a Workspace, double-click on it or press Ok.
To initially set the Workspace location, or to change it later, go to tab Settings.

Configurations
Each Installation (ship) in the software is defined by a configuration. Configurations can be loaded by
either importing a *.tpi configuration file, or from the Installation Repository (Tekomar web server).
You can always try to obtain the configuration(s) online using the Update Installations function in tab
Settings, below the Workspace location.
Select which Configuration to import and click Download/update selected.
Without an Internet connection, the Configuration can be loaded as file *.tpi. Use the function Add
next to the filter section in the main page.
Note: It is recommended to always use the most recent version. Compare dates in Installation
Repository (online) or file name ([SHIPNAME]_[ID]_yymmddhhmmss.tpi)
Sending files
For transmission of Readings between locations (e.g. vessel to onshore office), you may use the
button Export.

The options are:

· To server: Will copy the readings to the default export path specified in Settings.
Use in scenario: A folder in the network or on your computer is configured (not in this software,
but in the ship e-mail server) as monitored folder. All files located there are sent automatically.
· Save as: Let you choose path and filename and copies the file(s) there.
Use in scenario: Same as To server, or if you want to copy files to memory stick or backup.
· By email: Will attempt to open a new e-mail message in your client program (if any available).
Use in scenario: You have Microsoft Outlook or similar e-mail client program installed and want to
use this for sending files between locations.
Note: You can export multiple Readings at once by selecting more than one
Installation/Equipment/Reading using Ctrl and/or Shift (situation shown in above image).
If your company uses Tekomar Cloud Workspace, always send the *.tpr files to
cloud.tpe@tekomar.com.
Opening files
There are several file types associated with XPERT:

· Readings *.tpr (containing data)
· Configurations *.tpi (defining calculations, layouts, graphs, etc. for one Installation)
· License files *.tpl (defining which installations are editable in any workspace and containing the
authentication to the cloud workspace)
All file types can be opened by either double-click, drag and drop onto the application window or the
file chooser dialog. The most reliable method is to save received files locally and then select them in
the file chooser dialog which is initiated from the main window, button Add above the time-line
control.
1. The files selected for opening are listed in this dialog (check boxes are checked by default):

2. Click Start import to proceed

3. Any conflicts will be treated one after the other (Overwrite / Keep existing). In the lower area,
you see the details of the file contents (for comparison)
4. Observe column Status and press Done once the action has completed successfully

Tekomar Cloud Workspace
Using the Tekomar Cloud Workspace (included in subscription licenses) enables all users to connect
to the same Workspace no matter where they are located geographically.
Note: Internet connection required. Tekomar Cloud Workspace is available by web-service

connection which typically does not require firewall rules modification (standard HTTPS port 443).
For setti ng up the connection to the Tekomar Cloud Workspace in the application, please refer to
Workspace location.
ABB Turbo Systems provides, as add-on to the Tekomar Cloud Workspace, a web service that is useful
if users don't have an active internet connection, but the ability to send e-mails with attachments.
If users send *.tpr Readings as attachments to cloud.tpe@tekomar.com and the service is enabled for
the related Installations, the following actions/responses are generated by the service.
Trigger activity Server response Result What to do
User sends at least Success message Reading -
one Reading that imported in the
does not yet exist in Workspace
the Workspace
At least one of the Message: Not Reading is Contact CH-
sent reading belongs mapped to any ignored support.tekomar@abb.com to check
to an Installation Workspace the configuration if you believe that
which is not setup for the service is included in your
the service subscription
User sends at least Message: Reading is not Follow message instructions to
one Reading that Reading already imported proceed with overwrite
already exists in the exists. *.tpi file is
Workspace included in the
server response
User sends message Could not detect - Check attachments
without any Reading any Reading(s) in
in the attachment the message
General issues Possible cause Result What to do

Server does not If big number of Process will run Be patient
respond attachments is normally but take
included in the some time
message
Server does not Messages from the All Readings without Add cloud.tpe@tekomar.com to your
respond server are blocked conflicts are address book.
by your e-mail imported regularly. Check the junk mail folder and mark
system Since conflicts are cloud.tpe@tekomar.com as "Not
not handled by the junk".
user (lack of the If there is a specific code to be
server response), embedded in the subject line for
conflicts result in sending to you, please already
"keep existing" include this code in the subject of the
initial message

General issues Possible cause Result What to do

The server may respond with the
same number and size of attachments
as sent. Make sure that this does not
exceed the message size for receiving
messages
Server does not Message was sent - Use the correct address:
respond to wrong address cloud.tpe@tekomar.com
Duplicate Readings
If *.tpr Reading files are placed in the Workspace location sub-folder Readings manually (i.e. not by
the application via import), it is possible that one Reading (identified by an internal ID) exists as more
than one copy. The file-system allows this if the file name is different, but the application will by
default only load the most recent reading. If such duplicates exist, at Workspace initialization
(application start-up), this dialog will be shown unless the duplicates are cleaned up:
Important: If you are sharing a Workspace with other users, it is advisable to coordinate who is taking
care of the duplicate removal and that the other users are not using XPERT linked to this Workspace
at the same time. To skip removing duplicates (and continue working with the most recent Readings),
click Ignore.
Note: It can be challenging to decide which version of the Reading to keep. You may need to look in
to the Reading data first. To do so, setup a (temporary) second Workspace and view all versions of the
Reading (Import->Overwrite->Readings->Edit).
Removing the duplicates using the displayed dialog:
· For each pair of duplicates, select the one to keep. By default, the one having the more recent
change date is selected.
· Click Resolve duplicates. The not selected files will be moved to the folder
[Workspace]/Readings/Duplicates.
Note: In very rare cases it may happen that also duplicate Installations exist in the Workspace.
Resolving duplicate Installations works in the same way as described above for Readings. Duplicate
*.tpi Installation files would be moved to [Workspace]/Installations/Duplicates.
Fleets
If many Installations are to be handled, it may be convenient to group them in Fleets. Fleets are
defined on every user profile individually. It is a client side restriction of the current view and has no
impact on data storage.

Important: If several Workspace locations are used, it may happen that Fleets are being displayed as
empty because the allocated Installations are in a different Workspaces. This is no issue - just be
aware not to delete a Fleet because with the current Workspace Location setti ng the installations are
displayed as UNKONWN.
Depending on your license type, the application may already provide fleets in the drop-down. This
information is retrieved from the server upon connection with the cloud workspace and can only be
changed by the administrator. You may create custom fleets additionally.
Initial definition of custom fleets

Go to tab Settings -> Fleets -> Edit. The fleet editor will be displayed:
1. Create a new Fleet.

2. Assign a name in field Fleet name.
3. Select the from the Installations list the Installation(s) to be included in this fleet. Hold down the
Ctrl or Shift key to select multiple. You may also use the filter (top-right corner of the window) to
only display Installations which contain a specific text in their name.
4. Add the selected by using the left-arrow.
5. Add more by repeating the above.
6. Save the fleet setup.
Note: Installations can be member of none, one, or many Fleets.
Changing Fleets
Either go to tab Settings -> Fleets -> Edit, or click on Edit fleets directly in the main window.
Removing an Installation from a Fleet:

1. Select the Installation in the Fleet where it shall be removed from.
2. Click the Right-arrow button.
Adding an Installation to a Fleet:
1. Select the Fleet to be extended.
2. Select the Installation in the list-box Installations.
3. Click the Left-arrow button.
Deleting a fleet:
1. Select the Fleet to be deleted.

2. Click the Delete button.

To see all Installations in the Workspace Location, choose All (default). The fleet list entry All cannot
be modified.
Automatic updates
By default, application updates will be checked, downloaded and installed on a 2 weeks poll interval.
You can change the update policy in tab Settings -> Automatic Updates:
· Automatic
· Check only
· Disabled
Note: If the option check only is selected and you initiate the update, you may have to run the update
several times until all incremental update packages - downloaded but not installed - are applied and
the latest version is installed.

Updates
New application versions or Configurations can be retrieved in two ways, depending on the
availability of an Internet connection.
Update Internet connection No Internet connection

Application About -> Check for updates *.zip off-line updater
Configuration Setti ngs -> Workspace location - *.tpi file
> Update Installations
We recommend to always use the latest version of both, Software and Configuration.
Online
Online application updates can be triggered (check, download and installation) in tab About.
Make sure to allow these applications internet access and/or elevated privileges when prompted:
· wyUpdate.exe (will check for application updates)
The frequency of automatic updates can be defined in tab Settings.
For Configuration updates, go to tab Settings -> Workspace location -> Update Installations.

Offline
Application update packages for off-line updates can be downloaded as “.zip” file and sent by e-mail
or CD-ROM to off-line sites.
Important: Only download the off-line updater package corresponding to the currently installed
version (see About -> Version), the update will fail otherwise!
Running the off-line update:
1. Extract all files in the *.zip package to a folder on your hard drive. Consider procedures described
in README.txt
2. Run the batch file ..._OfflineUpdater.bat.
Make sure to allow elevated privileges when prompted for:

· wyUpdate.exe (will check for application updates)
Alternatively, you can always install a new application version using a new installer package, after
having uninstalled the existing version (data will be preserved but consider running a backup the
Export -> Save as function).
Note: Find latest .msi installer and application update packages always here:
http://www.tekomar.com/software.
For Configuration updates go to Main window -> Add.

User interface
The main menu consists of only 3 pages: Home, Settings and About. In the Home page, all operational
data and related actions are directly available.
The upper part of the window displays the Time-line control. The first 3 columns in the left display
available Installations, their Equipment and equipment type. Each column can be filtered to restrict
the view - just type in the heading row to filter by "contains". To the right of it, existing Readings for
equipment are displayed as colored markers, on the date of recording (set in the Reading). The color
of the marker indicates the fuel oil saving potential. In the top-right, above the time-line, find filters
for view restriction and KPI:
· Fleets: list/hide Installations as set-up in Fleet Editor
· Activity filter: list/hide Equipment depending on date of last Reading
· Potential filter: list/hide Equipment depending on fuel oil saving potential
The button Compare will trigger a comparison of the last Reading for all visible (depending on the
filters) Equipment.
To add either, Configuration (*.tpi) or Reading (*.tpr) to the current workspace, click on Add, select
the file(s) in the file chooser dialog and follow the steps in the Add from file dialog.
Use the footer of the time-line to set the visible date range by either selecting from the date
selection drop down, or, mouse-wheel scroll in/out on the x-axis date labels. The horizontal divider
below the time-line control can be moved to adjust the vertical split.
The lower part of the window contains the list-box "Readings" where Readings for the selected
(highlighted) Equipment are listed in tabular layout. The headings vary depending on the selection
(one or many equipments) and can be used for sorting. Just above the list-box in the right, find
actions related to the selected equipment.
· New: Create a new Reading for the selected Equipment
· Print blank Reading: Get a PDF for printout and filling in during visual inspection of the
equipment

Note: These are the only active controls when starting from scratch (no Readings in workspace or no
Readings selected) and an Equipment is selected.
Actions for the selected Readings are arranged in the bottom-right of the list-box:
· Edit: Open the selected Reading in the Reading page
· Export: Get a list of export actions, see Sending files
· Delete: Delete the selected Reading form Workspace (permanently)
· Print: Select view to be applied when printing and get a PDF of the Reading form.
Evaluation actions are arranged to the right of the list-box Readings.
· Curves: Opens the Performance Curves chart, the Load Diagram chart or the Trend chart
(depending on the configuration)
· Evaluate: Runs the Evaluation report (in screen view).
· Generate: Generates the Evaluation PDF report. Below this button are the options for inclusion of
Reading page(s), Curves (Performance Curves and Load Diagram) and Trending charts. You may as
well select the view applied to Readings when generated as PDF.
· Compare: Add selected Readings for comparison (see Fleet Comparison).
Note: To change application setti ngs, click on Settings in the main menu. Please refer to Setti ngs. For
entering product key, activation, getti ng help, displaying log-file or disclaimer, click on About.
Navigation
When a page or chart is open, the top of the main window shows the navigation buttons, and the
navigation history. The (*) behind the current page description indicates that the page has pending
changes that can be saved.
The top-left corner of the current (child) window lists buttons for action/navigation related to the
current page.
Reading page only:
· Open Performance Curves / Load Diagram chart for this Reading, open Combustion Monitoring
page to see corresponding cylinder pressure curve and calculations.
· Save the pending changes in the Reading. Only active if unsaved data exists.
· Print: Shows drop-down for selection of view to print
· View: Shows drop-down for selection of displayed view
· Import: Shows drop-down for selection of import from device
Performance Curves chart, Load Diagram chart and Combustion Monitoring page only:
· Zoom to fit resizes the chart to the current window.

Combustion Monitoring page only:

· Delete the pressure curve data from the Reading.
All pages:
· Print the page as PDF.
The top-right corner of the child window holds the close button to close the current page/chart (not
the application). Save will be prompted if there are pending changes.

Readings
Find the list-box with readings in the lower part of the main window. The number of Readings listed
depends on the currently selected Equipment(s).
Below the list-box Readings, find actions related to one or multiple, currently selected Readings:
· New: Creates a new Reading and opens the Reading page (input form).
· Edit: Opens the Reading in the Reading page. Note: There is no View button.
· Export: Shows actions for file export (see Sending Files).
· Delete: Permanently deletes the Reading.
Note: Multiple selections on Installations, Equipment or Readings can always be made by pressing
the Ctrl or Shift key.
· Print blank Reading: Opens a blank input form in the PDF viewer. For printout and hand-written
recording.
Page Reading
The page Reading is the data input and display form. It consists of a general group, containing primary
information like recording date/time and title (these values are used in the tab Readings for later
identification in the list-box), and groups for each section of the engine.
Input fields can be of different data types:

· Drop-down: Predefined choice.

· Text: Free-form text.
· Number: Decimal number input
o Precision of input always preserved
o Number format depending on range/sensor
o Field validation: Only values within' reasonable range will be accepted
Input fields are of different importance

· Required input: Minimum input to get complete calculation and/or graphical display. Dark
yellow.
· Optional input: Complete input to get calculation and/or graphical display for all
cylinders/turbochargers. Light yellow.
Calculated fields can normally not be overwritten. In some cases, they are editable and instead of the
default calculated value, the user can make an input. Removing the input from such field will trigger
calculation of the default value again.
Moving from one input field to the next can be done by Tab or Enter key (or of course with the mouse
cursor).
Note: Always measure and record the values in the unit displayed in the form.

Calculations
In the Reading page, each group is structured into sets of columns.
On the right side are all yellow input fields. Typically, the input for several cylinders / turbochargers
is aggregated to an average value (AVG.).
If any theoretical relationship allows, the AVG is computed by (e.g.) ISO-correction to a calculated
value (CALC.).
In the left-most column, the reference value (REF.) is shown. This value is derived from underlying
baselines and user input.
CALC. and REF. values can be compared directly, because both are now free from ambient conditions,
etc. influence. The deviation of the CALC. value from REF., depending on the set limits, is visible as
classification - a traffic light. Also refer to Technical Aspects.

Performance curves
The Performance Curves chart can be accessed from various pages. One common use can be that
during / after filling in a Reading, the Performance Curves chart is used to immediately get an
overview of the situation.
In the top-left corner of the Reading page, select the corresponding icon. Also from the main
window, the Performance Curves chart can be opened directly (for selected Readings) by the button
Curves.
Display features
· Zoom in/out: Press CTRL + scroll the mouse wheel / touch pad. Zooming in is also possible by
CTRL+Double-Click
· Zoom to fit: Reset the zoom to default. The button is in the top-left corner of the chart.
Alternatively, press F4 when the chart is active.
· Pan: Press mouse-left on the display and drag to move it.
· Magnify: Press CTRL and select an area of the chart display to zoom enlarge that area to full
display size.
· Tool-tip text: On mouse over, the description of the data point / line and detail reading
information is shown.
· Context menu: Right click to copy a screen shot of the chart display to Clipboard, or to save the
screens hot to file. This will capture the current (zoomed or magnified) view.

Data
Reference lines are drawing baselines over the whole load range.
Data points are (if applicable) always ISO-corrected. The colour of the data point (only for the
average of all units) indicates the deviation class (also visible in the Reading page). If the ISO-
correction is not possible because of missing input, the colour of the data point turns grey.
Where applicable, data points are plotted for each Cylinder / Turbocharger. Additionally, displayed is
always the average value of all units. Use the mouse pointer to get tool-tip information about the
points.
There can be multiple reference lines for the same indication. Depending on the selected option
(AUX BLOWER operation, Count T/C in operation) one or the other line applies.
Note: When analyzing the chart, pay attention to the colour of the data points. Even for Readings
taken at similar loads different reference lines may apply. The colour of the data point will make this
relation more visible.
Axis and grid
Both axis and grids are automatically generated. There is no option to modify the appearance (except
zoom and pan).
Horizontal lines (blue when selected)
The points of a Reading are connected by a vertical line. The line is labelled with the sequential
number of the selected readings. Double-click the line to open the corresponding Reading.
Size and aspect ratio
If the screen has low vertical resolution, consider printing the Performance Curves chart as PDF. This
will change the aspect ratio to the default A4 portrait on the printout.

Trending
The Trending chart can be opened from the main window. The time interval reflected in the trend is
always determined by the dates of the selected Readings. Accordingly, to start the trending chart,
first select multiple Readings (use Ctrl or Shift) in the main window and click on Charts -> Trending.
The Trending chart inherits many features of the Performance curves chart. Please refer to there for
explanation of basic functionality.
· Display: This control lets you set the visibility of markers, lines and trend lines for the current
view. Changes are not persistently saved, i.e. the chart will always load using the default
setti ngs.
· Drop-down: Switch to other Trending charts directly without leaving the Trending window.
· Indication and measure: Each graph in the chart has its own y-Axis incl. description and unit. The
description is amended by the type of measure:
o Rel. deviation: (MEASURED - REFERENCE) / REFERENCE (as percentage)
o Deviation: MEASURED - REFERENCE
o No amendment: MEASURED
· Mouse-over: Moving the mouse cursor over a vertical line highlights all points of the same
Reading. Moving the cursor over a data line highlights the markers and line of the unit (Cylinder /
Turbocharger) in all graphs.

Note: Trending is always performed on highly normalized data. Underlying data is (ISO-) corrected
where applicable. Most of the trends are based on calculated deviations of the indications compared
to their references. Since the references are reflecting the ideal operation point considering site
conditions and load, all ambient- and other influences are eliminated. This concept makes the use of
filters obsolete. However, since all trends are based on the selection of Readings in the main
window, it is possible to use the headings of the list-box readings for sorting and only select the
Readings which fall into the desired range of an indication (e.g. load <50%).

Import from CoCoS
The MAN CoCoS EDS system, optionally applied on MAN B&W MC- and ME engines, has the
possibility to export CSV data files which can imported to XPERT for Engines.
Note: The availability of this feature in XPERT depends on the configuration (*.tpi)
To extract the data from CoCos EDS perform the following in CoCoS:
1. System -> Enter Password -> type Chief
This will enable the export.
2. Monitor -> click Line Recorder
The Trend View window is displayed.
3. Select the time range (e.g. 30 min) and make
sure to only include data where load
conditions were stable.
This selection will be shown in enlarged view.
4. To prepare a measurement containing the

average values of the selection, click:
Measurements -> Manual Input -> click Line
Recorder Zoom
The top-right corner of the application shows
now the status: Line recorder measurement
indicates that the data is being prepared.
5. Measurements -> click Store
Measurement...
The Store Measurement window is shown.
6. Click Save and then Close
7. In the main window menu: System -> Export

From the displayed Export Trends to CSV-files
window:
8. Select the measurement to be exported (the
one just compiled)
9. Define the file location and file name (e.g.
cocos [date] [time]). You may want to use a
USB stick to transfer the file to the computer
running XPERT.
10. Apply the following setti ngs:
Trends: Log trend entries

Operating Values to export: Export all Operating Values

Unit and Rounding of OPVs: Standard Unit without Rounding

Note: Also refer to CoCoS EDS User's Guide
chapter "Unit systems".
Separator of export files: ; (Semicolon)
11. Click Export. The screen of CoCoS may freeze for some time (up to one minute) until the file is
written completely to the above selected path.
12. Once this file is transferred to the computer where TPE runs, pick this file in a new or existing
Reading:
Import -> MAN CoCos (all unit systems)
Note: Importing data to a Reading will overwrite any existing data in the Reading's corresponding
fields.

Combustion Monitoring
Cylinder pressure measurements taken by a digital cylinder pressure indication device (DPI) can be
imported, evaluated, saved and applied to a performance reading.
DPI devices record the cylinder pressure over the whole cycle(s) and store it in a proprietary file or
CSV (text) export file. This raw data will be processed in XPERT. The purpose of this module is not to
import the already evaluated values of firing pressure, calculated compression pressure and mean
indicated pressures.
General
Elements of the page:

Chart: Shows for each cylinder unit the measured cylinder pressure values and additionally calculated
data:
· Measured values.
· Theoretical compression curve (without combustion energy).
· Derivative of measured values series.
The chart features the same general features as the chart in Performance Curves page (zoom, pan, fit
to screen, etc.).
Cylinders: Table with controls for evaluation and values:
· Check box: include / exclude cylinder unit in chart.
· Colour chooser.
· Input field for TDC adjustment (will be calculated automatically).
· Numerical display of measured / calculated indications.
· Average or Sum for each column.
Data: Controls for evaluation:
· Auto adjust TDC: Calculate the actual TDC shift based on (theoretical) compression curve shape.
· Reset TDC: Reset TDC values to source.

· Apply to Reading: Update the performance reading with the imported / calculated values.
Display: Control the visibility of derivative or compression curve, visible range.
Engine Parameters: Configured geometry parameters of the engine. If possible, verify correctness.
Engine: Displays the value of Charge / Scavenge air pressure in both the Reading and the cylinder
pressure curve data (calculated). Set the effective value here (will shift the curve and values
vertically).
Import data
Note: As a prerequisite, depending on the device type/make, it may not be sufficient to locate the
data file on the hard drive, but to run on the device's software a data export first before the data can
be imported.
To initiate the import, open a new (or existing)

reading. Click on the Import icon, and select the
import method from the drop-down. A file
chooser dialog appears where the file containing
the data is to be selected. The required file type
is visible in the file open dialog.
Another dialog notifies about the success of the

import and that the imported data can be
viewed in the Combustion Monitoring page.
To navigate to the Combustion Monitoring page,

first save the reading (cylinder pressure curve
data was added, therefore saving is required)
and then click on the icon in the top-left corner
of the Reading page.
List of file type extension by device (not complete):
TEKOMAR TCM-S: No files required. Software will detect the device and read from it
automatically when connected, see TCM-S
BAEWERT KISTLER HLV: *.eng or *.mot saved by Winmot software
LEMAG PREMET: *.xl
IMES EPM-XP**: *.csv, use IMES visualization software to generate it.
ICONRESEARCH DOCTOR: *.csv, use ICONRESEARCH software (select record -> export) to
generate it
KYMA: *.csv, use "KDA Tekomar Converter" (Kyma supply external link) to
generate it
MARIDIS MARPRIME: *.mdp
LEUTERT DPI: *.dpi

LEUTERT DPI-50**: *.csv, use LEUTERT DPI Pro software and export to "Excel". Open the
*.xls and save it as *.csv.
PENTATECH CO MIP3000**: *.csv, use PENTATECH software to generate it
MAN CoCoS: *.csv, use MAN software to generate it, see MAN CoCoS. Only values
for pmax, pcomp and MIP will be imported, but no cylinder pressure
curves!
ABB CYLMATE: *.phr, use ABB software to generate it
** Note: Delimiters used in the CSV format depend on your OS locale, i.e. you will have to use the
corresponding import for reading it ("...comma delimited" or "...semicolon delimited).

Evaluate
Evaluating cylinder pressure data in the Combustion Monitoring page means to apply the actual TDC
shift to the x-axis. Depending on the DPI device, the data may be already tuned fine, or extensive
shift may be required.
Note: XPERT Combustion Monitoring utilizes the data from devices using only the raw x and y values.
If the device (or its software) has already calculated the TDC adjustment, this information will be
ignored. It is not necessarily an indication of the measurement's quality if the measured data is not
well adjusted after import. However, large deviations from TDC may be an indication of the TDC-
signal sensor not being connected to the indication device.
An example of measured data right after import (no TDC shift applied):
Performing the Auto adjust TDC will calculate the actual TDC based on the theoretical compression
pressure curve (simulating a cycle without injection/combustion).
In cases like above where the injection is early before TDC (and therefore the combustion can be
seen free of injection/combustion energy) the result will be straight forward. To check the
correctness, the compression pressure curves shall be displayed (Show compression).
In cases where the automatic TDC adjustment does not produce satisfactory results, proceed like this
for each cylinder unit:
1. Place the cursor in the field TDC [°CA]

2. Use the keyboard keys up- or down-arrow to change the value. Alternatively, use the arrows next
to the input field.
3. Observe the (highlighted) curves. The target is that (dotted) theoretical compression curve and
measured cylinder pressure curves become congruent (having the best overlap in the range of -30 to
0 °CA).
Note: If the injection timing is set to start the injection before TDC, the curves will only match in a
range before the injection start. Also consider that compression pressure and measured pressure at
actual TDC are not the same then!
If the manual adjustment fails, use Reset TDC (to values as imported originally) and start all over.
Manual (same as automatic adjustment) to TDC is only possible in a limited range. The engine
geometry parameters are very important for this calculation; therefore these are already
programmed and cannot be changed by the user.
Finally, to make any changes on this page persistent, click Save.
To apply the Combustion Monitoring evaluation result to the Reading, click Apply to Reading which
opens a window with an overview and controls:
For each indication, the values from Combustion Monitoring evaluation, and the values currently
present in the reading (blank if it was a new Reading) are listed. Select in the header row which
values to apply.
Click Ok to modify the Reading's corresponding fields and then close the Combustion Monitoring
page to return to the Reading.

Technical aspects
This section applies to Engines. The results from the application are accurate under the condition that
the originally recorded data is correct and coherent. A few things must be kept in mind during
recording to ensure the highest possible level of data quality:
· Engine load must be stable for at least 10 minutes before the recording starts and during the
entire measurement. Measuring under heavy sea condition, in shallow water or with frequent
strong rudder movements will not produce reliable results.
· Even though the application will be able to evaluate at any engine load, preferably record in a
normal service load range.
· Make sure all necessary indication instruments are in good working order.
· Record all data required on the Reading page - this will give the most accurate results. However,
missing values will not lead to wrong calculation. In general, if input is missing, calculations will
not be performed.
For practical, step-by-step instructions, please also refer to the Operators Guide:
· Engines
Basics
A baseline is a polynomial function derived from readings made at test run. Typically, the baseline
for an engine is calculated from shop-test readings. All values are ISO corrected [1]. The function is
the reference for later comparison of measurements.
The input for the baseline function is in general the engine load (or a combination of it with other
input). The result of it is a reference (REF. in the Reading page) value is what is to be expected for the
parameter if the engine would be running exactly according specification and as during baseline
measurement.
Each baseline has absolute or relative limits. If a compared value [2] (ISO corrected [3]) falls outside
of the respective range, the deviation is classified into high or low, and the indication will be listed in
the Evaluation reports. The classification (traffic-light) in the Reading page is also determined from
here.
ISO correction
To make Readings recorded at different time - and consequentially different ambient conditions -
comparable, certain values need to be corrected to ISO conditions.
ISO conditions are:

· Ambient (T/C air intake) temperature: 25°C

· Ambient pressure: 1 barA
· Scavenge air temperature: Is a baseline itself.
· Lower calorific value of fuel oil: 42707 kJ/m3
Typically, these sensors need ISO correction:

· Exhaust gas temperature (after cylinder, before T/C, after T/C)
· Cylinder pressures (Firing pressure, Combustion pressure)
· Scavenge air pressure
· Turbocharger speed
· Fuel index
· Fuel oil consumption
ISO correction is always performed instantly in the Reading page and before Engine Evaluation / Fleet
Comparison.
In the Reading page, the column CALC. is calculated (amongst others) by ISO calculation formulas.
Measuring
When taking the readings on the engine, pay attention to the below hints.
AUX BLOWER operation: Select if the auxiliary blower is running or not during the measurement. This
influences the reference values applied. This applies to 2-stroke engines only.
Air temp. BLOWER in: The temperature of the suction air at the turbocharger air inlet grid. This
temperature is unevenly distributed around the suction grid. For best results, measure the
temperatures at 4 locations around the suction grids and use the average value. The value is
important input for ISO-correction.
Count TC in operation: If (only for 2-stroke engines) a turbocharger can be cut-out automatically or is
blinded permanently, select the number of turbochargers in operation during the Reading. This
influences the reference values applied.
Limits for fuel type: Select on which fuel the engine is operated. Possible input is Heavy Fuel Oil
(HFO) or Marine Diesel Oil (MDO). This influences references calculations and limits for exhaust gas
temperatures and fuel oil viscosity/temp. Default is HFO. Note that for fuels with typical viscosity
lower that for MDO (e.g. GDO), the option MDO is to be selected.
Fuel properties, LCV: Lower calorific value of fuel oil. To be taken from the laboratory analysis of fuel
oil in use during the Reading. Make sure to enter it as kJ/kg.
Fuel properties, Density: Specific gravity of the fuel oil. Use kg/m3.
Fuel properties, Viscosity: Read normally on the instrument of the fuel temperature controller.
Fuel properties, Sulfur content: Relevant for calculation of REF. cylinder lubrication feed rate (2-
stroke engines only). Sulfur contents of more than 3% will raise the recommended nominal feed
rate.
Fuel oil system, Temp ENGINE in: Read normally on the instrument of the fuel temperature
controller. Relevant for calculating fuel density and eventually Fuel Index correction. The REF. is
calculated from the "Limits for fuel type" switch, and (in case of HFO) the fuel oil analysis viscosity at
50°C. Expected fuel oil viscosity is calculated based on this input.
Fuel oil system, Temp FLOWMETER: Relevant for calculating fuel consumption as mass flow (t/h) from
measured volume flow (m3/h).
Fuel oil, Absolute consumption: Select the input unit. Depending on the selection, additional
parameters may be required. Net of supply line and return line.

Optimization potential
The Engine Evaluation report lists for various indications the potential compared to REF conditions:
· Fuel: Specific fuel oil consumption, potential saving (=lower operation cost, better efficiency)
· Cylinder lub. oil: Lower operation cost, better efficiency
Important: The potential saving / reduction is calculated from the deviation of the indication's
measured value MEAS (or if applicable CALC.) and its reference REF. In this relation, it is irrelevant
what deviation in consumption is effectively measured. It is well possible that e.g. specific fuel oil
consumption is in the normal range and still an optimization potential is calculated (e.g. from slightly
too low firing press. or to high charge. air temp.).
Power estimation
The accurate determination of the engine power is of central importance for engine performance
analysis. One reliable source of power determination is a shaft torsiometer. This is however not
installed on all engines, and even if it is available, there may be doubts about its accuracy.
Application version 2.6.0 and configuration release C.16 (or higher) does no longer require user
interaction for determination of power estimation methods to be used. An advanced algorithm will
calculate the XPERT power and use this by default. The below procedure can be skipped accordingly.
The Reading page offers a smart and easy-to-use way of determining engine power. It features all
possible ways of determining engine power and permits to choose which method to use and which
to exclude.
Note: Calculation results are only available after that the respective values have been entered into
the respective fields. Since all these are ISO-corrected, also ambient condition and engine power
used for initial calculation need to be set.
The following estimation methods are available (all prefixed power estimation by):
· MOP / WECS: Estimated power by engine control, user input as load %
· TORSIOM.: If installed and calibrated correctly, torsiometer measurement is very reliable.

· FI*rpm: The product of fuel index and engine speed. Is a good approximation, provided the (in
case of mechanical systems) fuel regulating linkage is not worn out and the fuel oil properties are
correctly entered.
· pscav: Scavenge air pressure is approximately proportional to the engine load and serves as a
good indicator.
· TC rpm: Turbocharger speed is to be considered as good indicator for engine power.
· MEP: Mean effective pressure. If an electronic cylinder pressure measuring device is available,
the mean indicated pressure (MIP) can be used to calculate the MEP and accordingly the effective
power. Consider that this measurement must be conducted at the very same time as the rest of
the record, and that configuration and adjustment during the measurement are of high
importance. Can only be considered as exact if the MIP is measured/calculated reliably. Excluded
by default.
· rpm: Engine speed is only a very rough power estimation method. If no other input is available, it
will display the engine power at (theoretical) 5% sea margin.
How to proceed practically:

· In a case that a torsiometer is available:
1. Type the torsiometer kW in the field TORSIOM.
2. Copy this value to the field Engine power effective MEAS.
3. Below the other fields in the same row, select exclude. Nevertheless, compare the result
of these estimation methods with the value in TORSIOM. to validate it regularly.
· In case that no torsiometer is installed or it is not trusted:
1. Enter the engine speed. Use the roughly estimated power by rpm in the field Engine
power effective (as a first iteration step).
2. Fill in the rest of the form. One by one the other calculated (estimated) values will also
appear, the by rpm value will disappear as soon as any another estimation method can be
calculated.
3. Compare the calculated values against each other and decide which ones to include. If
one value is rather different from all others it shall be excluded.
4. The average of all values where include is selected is now displayed in the AVG. field.
5. Type the same value from the AVG. field in Engine power effective. This will trigger the
recalculation of all corrections and reference values on the readings sheet.
Consequentially, also the values in the power estimation methods are changing.
6. In a second iteration step, type the newly calculated value of Engine power estimated
AVG. in field Engine power effective MEAS.

7. Repeat the last step until (usually after a few iteration steps only) the two fields are close
to equal.
Note: If the difference between Engine power estimated and Engine power effective is higher than
5%, the classification in the AVG field will turn yellow. This is a sign of data inconsistency and will be
listed as deviation in the Engine Evaluation report as Engine power validation.

Evaluation
To run an Evaluation, in the right of the list-box Readings, find evaluation actions related to one or
multiple, currently selected Readings:
· Curves: Opens the Performance Curves chart, the Load Diagram chart or the Trend chart
(depending on the configuration)
· Evaluate: Runs the Evaluation report (in screen view).
· Generate: Generates the Evaluation PDF report. Below this button are the options for inclusion of
Reading page(s), Curves (Performance Curves and Load Diagram) and Trending charts. You may as
well select the view applied to Readings when generated as PDF.
Note: Multiple selections on Readings can always be made by pressing the Ctrl or Shift key.
The button in the top-right of the window area is to switch between Evaluation and Fleet
Comparison

Evaluation report
This report lists for all selected Readings (as columns) the deviation class of the indications (MEAS. or
if applicable CALC.) from the REF. value.
· Main indications: The most important indications to determine performance. These are displayed
always.
· Indications: Indications of lower importance or indications found on single cylinder or
turbocharger units. Only displayed if out of normal range (Note: in any of the evaluated
Readings).
Comments/recommendations are visible as tool-tip text. To get the complete lists (a set of) possible
causes for the deviation, use the View to toggle between Historical data or
Comments/recommendations displayed for the most recent Reading.
For more information about the underlying data, use the drill-down buttons in the header row. Drill-
down is available for:
· Reading page
· Performance Curves chart
· Load Diagram chart
The functions Performance Curves and Load Diagram are also available in the title-bar of the child
window. These will plot all currently displayed readings in the respective chart. The Print button
triggers that the Evaluation PDF report is generated (using default setti ngs).

Comparison
When a single Reading of an Equipment is selected, the button Compare adds this Reading to the
Comparison list, which will show up to the right:
Select any different Equipment (also of other Installations) and add additional Readings to the
Comparison list. Once all Readings to be compared are listed, select an action:
· Evaluate: Opens the Comparison report and displays the Evaluation result for the selected
Readings.
· Generate: Generates the Comparison PDF report
Note: Only one Reading per Equipment can be added.
Comparison report
All selected Readings will now be displayed with the same logics as in Evaluation: Main indications
are always displayed, indications are only displayed if any of the Readings has a value out of the
normal range.
Note: Comments and recommendations are displayed as tool-tip text. If the report contains many
Readings, use the horizontal scrollbar to scroll to the right.

To get more detail information, navigate to the Equipment's pages/reports using the buttons in the
header row. Drill-down is available for:
· Reading page
· Performance Curves chart
· Load Diagram chart
· Evaluation report
· Evaluation PDF report
The button Print will generate the Fleet Comparison PDF report.

Ship Performance
This section applies to Hull & Propeller.

Ship Performance is implemented based on the same concept as Engine Performance. The Hull &
Propeller data is recorded on the Reading page, visualized on the Performance Curves chart and
evaluated by Evaluation or Fleet Comparison page.
Note: The columns REF and CALC. are used in analogy to Engine Performance, but are to be
interpreted differently.
Page Reading
The speed on water (Log speed) is the most important and sensitive input for accurate Ship
Performance Evaluation. It is recommended to take the average ship speed over water during at least
one hour. The same applies to M/E speed, power and fuel oil consumption.
The MAIN ENGINE fuel saving potential is to be taken from the corresponding Tekomar XPERT for
Engines Evaluation.
To calculate the current Ship's Energy Efficiency Operational Index (EEOI) it is necessary to
additionally record the SHIP's cargo, fuel oil consumption of the DIESEL GENERATORS and BOILER.
Depending on the ship type, the cargo can be either tonnage (t) or TEU.
Calculations:
The measured (column MEAS) M/E shaft power, speed and fuel consumption are converted (column
CALC.) to reference conditions. For this conversion the current sea condition (wind, wind direction,
wave height, water under keel) and vessel draft are part of the necessary program inputs. The
applied ship reference (column REF) is based on the official SEATRIAL record at new VESSEL condition
converted to design draft and calm sea (no wind, no wave and infinite water under keel), respectively
the M/E shop trail for consumption. In the last row of the table, the same calculation is made based
on the CHARTER CONTRACT. The evaluation is made at constant ship speed over water as set for the
current measurement. It always compares the normalized values in CALC. with the reference value in
REF.

Performance curves
Please refer to Performance curves paragraph above for general features of the chart.
All displayed points and curves are corrected to the listed CHARTER CONTRACT conditions (or
SEATRIAL if this label is not present).

Evaluation
The first section lists the measured fuel oil consumption (by flow-meter, tank sounding, etc.) and the
corrections to CHARTER CONTRACT conditions.
· REF: SEATRIAL and CHARTER CONTRACT fuel oil consumption at current ship speed (Log) and
CHARTER CONTRACT conditions
· CALC.: Draft, wind, sea, etc. corrected (to CHARTER CONTRACT conditions) fuel oil consumption,
at current ship speed
· MEAS: Measured consumption and corrections

The second section lists calculated deviations in fuel oil consumption based on M/E power compared
to SEATRIAL (at design conditions). This is computed from measured M/E power, draft, sea and wind
conditions and completely independent from the measured fuel oil consumption.
· HULL condition: FOC deviation calculated from higher M/E power caused by HULL aging
· PROPELLER condition: FOC deviation calculated from higher M/E power caused by PROPELLER
aging
· MAIN ENGINE operation point: Influence of operation point (sea margin) to MAIN ENGINE fuel
consumption
· Potential MAIN ENGINE: Transferred from M/E Evaluation in TPE for Engines
Note: Engine internal optimization potential is to be evaluated in TPE engines. The result (g/kWh) is
recorded in the Reading page. Potential MAIN ENGINE shows this value converted to absolute value
t/d.
The third section compares the result from the first two sections.
· MEASURED: CALC fuel oil consumption - REF fuel oil consumption
· ESTIMATED: fuel oil consumption at CALC M/E power - fuel oil consumption at REF M/E power
· DIFFERENCE: is likely not exactly 0 and to be explained as measurement (or input) error
Energy efficiency
The Ship's Energy Efficiency Operation Index (EEOI) is a key figure to benchmark the ship in regard of
emitted CO2 emissions (fuel consumption) per transported cargo (tonnes, TEU) and nautical mile
(ground).
As defined by the authorities (International Maritime Organisation), the EEOI (MEASURED) is based on
the effective measured total fuel consumption (incl. ancillary system, without ISO correction) at
current ship speed, sea condition and draft. With this procedure ships efficiency at current tonnage,
vessel and sea condition is indicated.
The following inputs are required to calculated the EEOI:
· SHIP current cargo/tonnage
· DIESEL GENERATOR and BOILER current fuel oil consumption
· Recovered waste heat (WHR) power (if applicable)
For evaluation, a virtual reference EEOI over the whole vessel speed range is drawn in Performance
Curves chart. This virtual EEOI is based on reference condition (design cargo, design draft, clean hull,
calm sea, ISO corrected fuel oil consumption).
The IMO reference limit respectively Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is a guidance value for
new buildings in the phase 0 (2013-01-01 to 2014-12-31). The index is only valid for the design speed
and cannot be directly compared with the measured EEOI. But it can be additionally used as
benchmark for the currently measured EEOI.

Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between XPERT files *.tpr and *.tpi

· *.tpi is a configuration for an installation (=ship or power plant). It contains all input forms,
formulas and report definitions. Before you can use the software, you must import (or download
by Files->Installations->Update) a *.tpi.
· *.tpr is the data file containing all recorded data in a reading. After creating a new Reading, the
*.tpr is automatically saved in the “Workspace” location and listed under Readings of the
corresponding Installation / Equipment. *.tpr files can be sent to other users (who have also
setup the same Installation in their instance of the software) by e-mail.
What file sizes are to be expected

· Typically a *.tpi configuration has 100 kB. A *.tpr Reading will be between 3 and 30 kB
What file names are to be given to XPERT files

· File names don't matter for the program. Any name can be assigned (make sure not to use illegal
characters). The program will during the import read the file content and determine where the
data belongs to.
Can users share the same Workspace

· Yes. A Workspace can be on the local hard drive, a network drive or database. Concurrent access
where several users open the same reading, will be handled like in other office software: the file
is locked for editing for all other users (read-only is indicated in the top of the Reading page).
How to backup data

· We recommend including the Workspace-Location's sub folder Readings in an incremental,
scheduled backup. You may also backup the folders content (*.tpr files) to a backup location and if
needed restore the readings by importing all *.tpr files. The program will give you the choice
what to do when conflicts occur (keep existing, overwrite).
· It is not required to back up the Workspace-Location's sub folder Installations. All *.tpi
configurations are available to you in the on-line repository on the Tekomar server. To download,
update or restore installations, just go to “Files->Installations->Update”. Without internet access,
you may request missing configurations from Tekomar or restore them from the CD-ROM initially
sent.
How many copies can I install

· ABB Turbo Systems initially grants a limited number of Activations. However, on request this
count can be raised.
Where to install the software

· You must install and activate the software on the computer that will run it. It is not possible to set
a network drive location as installation path and then run the executables from other computers.
· You can install the software on a Terminal Server and have users running it in their Remote
Desktop session.

How to get software updates

· The program will periodically check for updates and install them depending on the update
preferences set. If no internet connection is available, you must download software updates as
off-line updater packages from here: http://www.tekomar.com/software
During setup, the software claims that Microsoft .NET 4.7.1 package is missing
· With internet access, let the installer download and install the package from Microsoft.
· Without internet access, have someone downloading the installer from Microsoft, or preferably,
load the XPERT-vessel-installer package from our download page. After installation of the .NET
4.7.1 Client Profile, run the *.msi installer of TPE again.
The program looks differently on my computer than compared to documentation or Tekomar product
website
· For portability of the software between different operation systems, the programming
framework contains various visual elements, each best suitable for different operation systems.
Any Windows operation system including and after Windows XP will be compatible.
The Performance Curves look squeezed in vertical direction

· The display adapts to the application window size and ultimately to the screen size. Preferably
use screens with vertical resolution of at least 900px.
· You may print the chart page to PDF to get the aspect ratio to portrait orientation and nicer
looking curves.
Can regional settings have an impact (decimal delimiter, etc)?

· Data handling inside the application and data export is not affected by regional setti ngs. But in
cases where text/csv data is to be imported, it may be relevant.
How to uninstall the program?

· Uninstall it from Control Panel. The activation of the license will stay active and new installed
software is automatically active after setup.
Will uninstall delete all data?

· No. Any data in Workspace Location(s) is preserved. Also, user specific setti ngs (typically stored in
the user profile) will not be removed.
· In general, the program only removes files during uninstall what were part of the installation.
Any added files will remain on the computer.
The calculations in the program look strange to me

· See application help for more background information or contact CH-support.tekomar@abb.com
to get detail explanation/corrections.
Will ABB Turbo Systems analyse the recorded data

· Except for support cases or additional technical support, don't send the data to us.
Will XPERT send data to ABB Turbo Systems about the user?
· During activation, the program connects to the server and notifies / retrieves the activation. We
register the IP address of the activation request. If you donʼt want your IP recorded, use offne
activation (which requires an e-mail account).
· The program will check for updates from time to time. We do not track these requests.

· The program creates a local log file (see it under Help->Check log file). This is not reported to ABB
Turbo Systems.
· The program can download *.tpi configurations released to your product key (this is initiated by
the user).
What kind of access levels are possible?

· In general, the program is restricted by underlying file system permissions. If you don't want
users to modify/delete files, configure these permissions on operating system / server side.
· You can request a read-only product key which will not allow users to modify/delete readings,
but to import new readings (e.g. a user in the office may collect but not modify data from the
ships).
What means Export to server

· You can setup a path where all readings are exported to by default. This could be a folder that is
monitored by a ship's E-mail system which sends all found files to a specific address (e.g.
onshore)

Operators Guide: Engines
What is Tekomar XPERT (XPERT)

XPERT for Engines is the software that instantly evaluates the performance of engines by comparing
the actual ISO corrected measurement with the reference data (shop trial) at any load point.
XPERT quantifies:
· Deviation from reference and consequentially potential fuel oil savings
· Required adjustments achieve the savings without compromising on reliability
XPERT allows to compare engine condition:
· Historically
· To another engine's condition in the fleet
· XPERT stores all engine performance data in one place
Prerequisites
· Software is installed, activated and configured on your computer. Please check with vessel IT
should this not be the case and/or refer to
· Your software is activated -> all functions available
· Your vessel with all equipment i.e. engine(s) appear in software
· Workspace is set according your companies guideline
· Default e-mail address for export is set (cloud.tpe@tekomar.com in case of cloud workspace)
· XPERT replaces all previously used sheets for engine performance data such as Excel sheets.
· The DPI (Tekomar TCM-S, Premet, Baewert, Maridis, etc.) and its software is only used to measure
cylinder pressure and export the cylinder pressure curves which then will be imported and
analyzed in XPERT
· All sensors are in good working order and calibrated
1. Establish performance run condition

The basis of a good performance evaluation is the proper data recording on the engine. The following
principles help you to get the best results:
· Keep load stable during recording
o Switch governor to “Constant fuel”
o Inform Bridge to keep a straight course
· Start reading only after 20 min when stable load condition is reached
· Sea is calm, water under keel >50m
· To collect all required information, print the input form
2. Take a reading
Reading tab > select ship and equipment > Reading > New…
· Reading form is structured as commonly known from makers and tailored to equipment
· Import data from third party devices (see 3)
· All yellow fields must be filled.
· Dark yellow fields are minimum required for calculations and corrections.
· Do not enter Engine power effective as it is automatically filled and get more accurate with more
data put in.
· Calculations and references and traffic lights appear the moment all respective data are
available.

3. Import data into reading

Reading window (form) > Import… select your third-party devise you import data from
· XPERT allows to import data from all major DPI makers as well as from other third party data
providers (e.g. MAN CoCoS)
· Ensure cylinder pressure measurement are done simultaneously to other performance
measurements
· Ensure performance run conditions
· Check correct adjustment of TDC or Auto adjust TDC in XPERT
· Apply data to Reading
NOTE: DPI is only used for cylinder pressure all other data to be entered directly to XPERT software.
4. Analyse the reading

Reading form > select respective chart
· XPERT has all commonly known charts included. They are however reflecting exact tuning and
cover a load range from 10-100%
· Load diagram to compare actual load with propeller curve
· Performance curves to compare actual performance with shop trial performance (ISO corrected)
· Pressure curves to analyze combustion
· Trends to see history of deviation of selected and normalized performance relevant parameters
(Evaluation tab)
5. Evaluate the reading

Evaluation tab > select ship and equipment and respective reading(s) > Evaluate
· The “evaluation” comments deviations from reference and recommends actions to be taken.
· Respective potential fuel oil savings are indicated
· Only possible causes are listed
· Normalized data allow comparison of performance data from different loads
· Savings potential is quantified and can be achieved by following the recommended actions.
· Load diagrams and performance curves can be drawn for multiple readings
· Trends can be shown to see development of normalized parameters.
6. Follow advises
Evaluation tab > select ship and equipment and respective reading(s) > Evaluate
· The evaluation gives recommendations and proposes actions to achieve savings
· Follow the advises and improve performance of the engine(s) accordingly.
· If, due to various reasons, you are not able to follow advises it must be noted in the comments
field of the reading. Indicating the reason for not following the advises
· Repeat the performance run after you rectified the indicated adjustments / maintenance.
· Use 2nd reading with improved performance to send to office. (see 7)
7. Send the reading to office

Reading tab > select reading > export…
· Readings from optimized engine must be shared with office.
· Send by e-mail to default e-mail address
NOTE: In case you use cloud workspace the attached file (.tpr) which is max some 50kB will be
uploaded to your fleet workspace automatically and be visible for office. You will be notified
automatically about result of upload.

· Do not send pdf reports. The .tpr-file which is automatically attached to the mail is sufficient.
Getting help
The help system can be started directly from the application. Any question-mark ? icon is click able
and will either guide the user to the corresponding chapter in the documentation or display
additional ? icons for more detail help. For further questions related to the application, installation
problems, trouble shooting, or suggestions on how to improve the product, please contact:
ABB Turbo Systems Ltd, Merkurstrasse 23, CH-8400 Winterthur, Switzerland
E-mail: CH-support.tekomar@abb.com
Phone: +41 58 585 1520
Discuss possible performance issues, which cannot be solved directly on board, with your vessel
manager.

Disclaimer
Disclaimer: YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES AND
SOFTWARE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. DESPITE SECTION 1.1 OF THE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT, ABB
TURBO SYSTEMS LTD PROVIDES YOU THE SERVICES AND SOFTWARE “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE”, WITH
ALL FAULTS AND DEFECTS, WITHOUT WARRANTY AND WITHOUT MAINTENANCE OR ANY SUPPORT
SERVICES AND SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE CONTEMPLATED IN THIS AGREEMENT. ABB TURBO SYSTEMS
LTD MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, AND ABB TURBO SYSTEMS LTD
DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR
OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES AND SOFTWARE INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY
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FREE OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT THE REPORTS PROVIDED ARE ACCURATE, OR ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFACTORY
QUALITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, QUIET ENJOYMENT, AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING OUT OF ANY
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In the activation dialog, select the activation method:

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Considerations for creating Workspaces:

The Workspace location dialog features additionally:

To initially set the Workspace location, or to change it later, go to tab Settings.

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Select which Configuration to import and click Download/update selected.

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The options are:

There are several file types associated with XPERT:

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2. Click Start import to proceed

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Tekomar Cloud Workspace

Note: Internet connection required. Tekomar Cloud Workspace is available by web-service

General issues Possible cause Result What to do

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General issues Possible cause Result What to do

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Initial definition of custom fleets

1. Create a new Fleet.

Removing an Installation from a Fleet:

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2. Click the Delete button.

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Update Internet connection No Internet connection

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Make sure to allow elevated privileges when prompted for:

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Combustion Monitoring page only:

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Input fields can be of different data types:

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· Drop-down: Predefined choice.

Input fields are of different importance

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In the Reading page, each group is structured into sets of columns.

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Import from CoCoS

4. To prepare a measurement containing the

7. In the main window menu: System -> Export

Trends: Log trend entries

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Unit and Rounding of OPVs: Standard Unit without Rounding

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Elements of the page:

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To initiate the import, open a new (or existing)

What is the difference between XPERT files .tpr and .tpi