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API TSS/Cargo ControlAdvanced Cargo Control System for tankers
ATEX
Cargo control system for tankers
The API TSS/Cargo system is designed for complete control and monitor-
ing of cargo during loading and unloading on tankers and gas carriers. By
using modern measuring methods based on Guided Low Frequency Wave
Technology (GLFTM), the API TSS/Cargo system is able to accomplish fast
and reliable cargo handling, as well as the cargo’s safe storage. The
GLFTM technology ensures accurate and constant measurements from any
shape of tank, in any kind of liquid and at any temperature.
The API TSS/Cargo Control System calculates level, volume, mass and
temperature of all types of liquid cargo. The calculations are based
on information from various sensors placed in the cargo and ballast
tanks, manifolds and from draught positions. Data from the sensors are
transmitted to a computer where the calculations are carried out by
the designated API MasterLOAD™ software. This programme is developed
especially for on-board operations and can be used online with the
sensors as well as off-line for cargo planning.
The API TSS/Cargo System meets all IMO and US Coast Guard require-
ments for oil tankers. These requirements include weight calculations of
stored and released oil products with necessary precision.
Draught Sensor
System components
Ballast tanks Level in ballast tanks
Manifolds Pressure
API TSS/Cargo Control System provides precise data for:
Cargo tanks Cargo level
Temperature
Inert gas pressure
High & overfill alarms
The cargo and ballast information in the TSS/Cargo system is based on
information from various API Marine sensors:
• Tank Gauging Device
• Liquid Level Switch
• Tank Level Alarm
• Ballast and Manifold Sensors
• Draught Sensor
Using modern data transmission technologies, only two cores are needed
in the API TSS/Cargo system to transmit data from all sensors in one
tank to the control room. This makes installation easier and saves a
great deal of cabling.
Ballast Sensor
Manifold Sensor
Tank Gauging Device
Tank Level Alarm
With state-of-the-art technology we bring efficiency to our customers
API Marine is a house of competence, where development, design and
production processes are united in unique solutions for advanced tank
control. Entire liquid cargo control systems can be supplied – from
sensors in the tank and operators’ stations to the calculation software,
all fulfilling IMO requirements. API Marine is certified according to ISO
9001 and our products carry the ATEX PQAN approval.
We set new standards for tank measuring technology by bringing proven
measurement technologies of the 21 century into use on tank installa-
tions within marine and industry. The unique state-of-the-art patented
methods provide an outstanding level of accuracy and reliability in tank
measurements providing onboard safety and efficiency.
The world’s first gas carrier being build in accordance with the IMO
Green Passport will have API Marine tank technology onboard. Also
tankers being build for operations in arctic areas will carry our solutions
designed for operations in any type of liquid and at any temperature.
We want to contribute to our customer’s profitability supplying high
quality products, excellent service and state-of-the-art high-tech solu-
tions, where reliability and durability are key-words!
API Marine ApS | Troensevej 12 | DK-9220 Aalborg Oest | Denmark | Tel.: +45 9634 5070 | [email protected] | www.api-marine.com
12.09.2008