The critical operational nature of thrusters means that prevention is the best cure.
Parker Kittiwake's ThrusterSCAN is a revolutionary new system designed to monitor the lubrication system of azimuth thrusters. Automated warnings and alarms mean that potential problems are detected in their infancy, facilitating immediate, preventative action.
ThrusterSCAN not only acts as a first alert to any problems by providing constant assessment for signs of wear, oil degradation and seal failure; it can also be used to link external outputs from other systems e.g. vibration sensors.
Furthermore, all information can be accessed remotely using an internet browser, giving complete operational control no matter where you are in the world.
Features:
ThrusterSCAN comprises of up to 8 individual Thruster Monitoring Units (TMUs) that support several groups of oil and machinery condition sensors in remote locations. These act to monitor the oil circulating through the thruster, allowing continuous measurement of the following parameters:
Metallic Wear Debris
Moisture in the Oil
Oil Condition
Seal Oil Condition (optional)
Seal Oil Moisture (optional)
Acoustic Emissions (optional)
Link to Vibration Monitoring System (optional)
Link to Thruster Operating Parameters (optional)