TANK SOUNDING
Tank sounding system TSS/BMS4™ is the next generation of electro-pneumatic systems for level, density and draught measurement, developed by API Marine and featuring improved modular design, enhanced capabilities and reduced costs.
Main Advantages
• Automatic calibration and diagnostics during operation
• Automatic and continuous cleaning of pipes during operation
• Less dependent on air quality
• Adaptive sequence measurement
• Equipped with a back-up pressure sensor for continuous operation even if the main sensor fails
• Extremely compact and space-saving design
• Modular concept – standard configuration or tailor-made solutions for any application
• Ideal for retrofit installations – can be easily adapted to existing/onboard installations
• Works with any pressure, level and temperature of liquid
System Configuration
• Control cabinet with 12, 24 or 36 channels
• Cabinet includes filter and regulator
• MODBUS output
• Operator stations & software (optional)
TSS/BMS4™ is designed to measure the level in ballast and service tanks and the vessel’s draught. The system can also be used for level measurement in onshore storage tanks. The level measurement principle of the TSS/BMS4™ is based on periodic purging of compressed air from the system to the tank bottom through an air tube and measurement of the settled air pressure in the tube. For draught measurement the air tube is led out to the bottom of the vessel. The density measurement principle of the system is based on measuring the pressure difference in two air tubes, mounted in the tank and the known distance between these tubes.
UTER TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
Puxiu Road#1536-16, Pujiang, Minhang, Shanghai, China 201114
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