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 | info@api-marine.com | www.api-marine.com

12.09.2008