SMART Bilge Monitor – 15ppm Bilge Alarm

The SMART BILGE 15ppm Oil Content Monitor with 15ppm bilge alarm was developed in 2005 for real time oil analysis to meet and exceed the requirements for MEPC.107(49) regulations.

The SMART BILGE 15ppm monitor and alarm is made up of 2 key components:

  • the SMART BILGE ‘Module’
  • the SMART ‘CELL’ measuring cell

Developed by Rivertrace, the SMART CELL utilises a unique Detector Array Technology. This enables the OCM to run real time oil analysis of all three oil types (HFO, Diesel and Emulsions) simultaneously without the need for re-calibration.

This innovative design allows for simple routine maintenance of the OCM, while maintaining optimal operating conditions

Overview

The SMART BILGE 15ppm Oil Content Monitor with 15ppm bilge alarm was developed in 2005 for real time oil analysis to meet and exceed the requirements for MEPC.107(49) regulations.

The SMART BILGE 15ppm monitor and alarm is made up of 2 key components:

  • the SMART BILGE ‘Module’
  • the SMART ‘CELL’ measuring cell

Developed by Rivertrace, the SMART CELL utilises a unique Detector Array Technology. This enables the OCM to run real time oil analysis of all three oil types (HFO, Diesel and Emulsions) simultaneously without the need for re-calibration.

This innovative design allows for simple routine maintenance of the OCM, while maintaining optimal operating conditions

The SMART CELL utilises a unique Detector Array Technology, developed by Rivertrace, allowing the OCM to analyse all three oil types (HFO, Diesel and Emulsions) simultaneously without the need for re-calibration. This innovative design allows for simple routine maintenance of the OCM while maintaining optimal conditions.

Optical cell fouling is recognised as a leading cause of monitor malfunction or incorrect reading. A manual cell cleaning device is included as standard to easily enable routine maintenance.

Replacement calibrated measuring cells can be purchased for easy change over on board the vessel and calibration check kits enable the crew to demonstrate the monitor is within factory calibration to PSC Surveyors.

Applications

  • MEPC.107(49) Bilge Water Discharge
  • DNV Clean Design Notation
  • Oily Water Separator
  • Deck Drains Discharge
  • Rig Slop Tank Discharge
  • Air Cooler Drains Discharge

Technical Specifications

Measurement
Oil types HFO, Diesel and Mixture C (IMO defined)
Clean water calibration +/- 2ppm of factory set values
Oil measurement range 0 – 40 ppm
Accuracy oil + solids +/- 5ppm up to 30 ppm
Solids discrimination 100ppm Iron Oxide in 10 ppm Diesel
Response time < 5 sec (oil reading)
Alarms
Oil alarm 1 setpoint 1 – 15 ppm user adjustable
Oil alarm 2 setpoint 1 – 15 ppm user adjustable
Oil alarm 1 delay 0 – 5 seconds user adjustable
Oil alarm 2 delay 0 – 600 seconds user adjustable
Input / output
Analogue output Stored in cell
IMO required data Stored in Control enclosure
System and supply
Supply voltage 115 or 230V AC, 50 – 60Hz
Supply voltage Consumption < 50 VA incl. solenoid valve
Supply voltage tolerance +/- 15%
Projected life > 50,000 hrs
Protection class IP 65
Weight
    • MEPC 107(49) – DNV, USCG, CCS, , Russian Register, Transport Canada.
    • DNV 5ppm Clean Design Notation
Protection class 3.2 Kg / 7.05lb