Honeywell
introduces automation solution for LNG Carriers
Posted: 24 March 2004
System completed type approval testing mandatory for onboard
automation
Honeywell Process Solutions introduced a new automation solution
for Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) carriers. The solution is based on
the Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS), which allows users
to collect information to reduce costs and enhance operator effectiveness.
"We are optimistic that our technology will play an integral
role in the growing LNG market," said Jack Bolick, President
of Honeywell Process Solutions. "The new solution will give
our customers the ability to use the latest technology for the entire
LNG supply chain-from plant to carrier to terminal." The Experion-based
solution will be used onboard LNG vessels to centralize the monitoring
control functions of engine room machinery, boilers, cargo and ballast
systems. Experion PKS has already completed type-approval testing,
a requirement for all automation solutions onboard vessels. Type-approval
certificates from major ship classification societies will soon
validate the technology for application on LNG and other carriers
worldwide.
Honeywell's work with LNG dates back to the 1980s, when it introduced
the TDC2000®. Today, Honeywell automation solutions are installed
on more than 50 LNG carriers. The new solution builds upon Honeywell's
extensive experience with LNG to incorporate the latest advances
in technology while continuing the tradition of providing robust
and secure control for critical applications, resulting in the opportunity
for shipyards and ship-owners to increase productivity and operator
effectiveness.
As a global leader in manufacturing, Honeywell has unparalleled
support and coverage around the world. With offices in more than
95 countries, Honeywell offers global professional engineering resources
for new installations and around-the-clock global marine support
of on-board systems. Honeywell Process Solutions provides a broad
portfolio of process solutions, offering loop control services and
Experion PKS, among many others. Experion, a world leader in process
knowledge systems, recently earned Control Engineering magazine's
Editor's Choice Award for outstanding service to the manufacturing
industry.
Honeywell International is a $23 billion diversified technology
and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace
products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes
and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; specialty chemicals;
fibers; and electronic and advanced materials. Based in Morris Township,
N.J., Honeywell's shares are traded on the New York, London, Chicago
and Pacific Stock Exchanges. It is one of the 30 stocks that make
up the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is also a component of the
Standard & Poor's 500 Index.
For more information see http://www.honeywell.com/
Posted by Richard Price,
Editor Pipeline Magazine
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