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High AccuracyBunker Blending /Bunker Control

– with anti pilferage functionusing direct mass flow measurement

Bunker Blending

Bunker blendingWhen delivering bunkers, it is important both to deliver the correct quality as well as well defined quantity.

Bunker fuel is priced per tons and many factors can influence the readings of traditional volumetric flow meters, such as density, temperature, viscosity etc.

The density of heavy fuels can vary up 150 kg/m3.

Deliver the correct quantity:

The Insatech Marine Bunker Blending solution uses flow meters based on the Coriolis principle which give a direct measurement of mass and density.

Deliver the correct quality:

The Insatech Marine Bunker Blending solution ensures delivery of any viscosity using the minimum but correct amount of gas oil. Always meeting the ISO 8217 requirements.

Documentation:

Both quantity and quality of the delivered product is documented in an automatic bunker report.

Certification:

The system can be supplied according to MID Annex MI-005 and OIML R117-1 certified (Custody transfer).

Operator display Blender unit in a container

Bunker Blending

Features

• Direct measurement in metric tons (vacuum)• Direct actual density measurement• Direct temperature measurement• Online calculation of Density15 (actual and average)• Online calculation of Viscosity50

• Average temperature calculation• Air in oil detection and alarming• Totaliser per delivery• Total counter, not resettable• Full data log of every parameter available in the

system• Full Bunker Delivery Receipt

The Bunker Control solution has a built in anti-pilferage function. Entrained air will be detected immediately, and alarm will be given. This ensures that surprises due to the cappuccino effect are eliminated. Further the reverse flow totalizer guarantees that only net flow is measured.

Optional features

• Data integration via internet• MID certification• Sulphur measurement• Water in oil measurement• Automatic sampler control

MID Approval (Custody transfer)

The Measuring Instruments Directive (MID) is a European directive (2004/22/EC) that covers a number of different measuring instrument types.The MID enables a ’European type approval certificate’ to be issued. MID includes codes of practice as to approval procedures, market control as well as type and marking of the instruments.With the constant rising fuel prices there is an increasing demand for accurate measurement of the delivered quantity when bunkering. With an MID approval you get:– Certified accurate measurement– No more discussions of delivered quantity– Possibility of manipulating measurement results

drastically reduced

Sulphur blending

To comply with Marpol annex VI, new rules on limitation of sulphur content in HFO apply. These requirements can be met by blending to a pre-defined sulphur content optimising the use of the more expensive components.The requirement is to be able to blend oil in different qualities based on sulphur values.– Blending ratio from 0,1 to 3,5% sulphur– In line measurement– Blending while delivering – Full documentation of delivered quality + quantity

Typical blender unit layout Blender unit for arctic conditions (isolated container)

Bunker Blending

1. Actual flow indicated in m3/h.2. Total flow – not resettable.3. Actual density measured by flow meter.4. Density calculated to 15°C.5. Actual temperature.6. Average temperature7. Alarm indicators 8. HFO Flow counter (resettable) 9. MGO Flow counter (resettable)10. Starts and stops counters and average calculations. 11. Viscosity control system.12. Manual adjust of blend viscosity.13. Automatic control of preset viscosity. 14. Blend valve position shown in % and as bar graph.15. Viscosity at actual temperature.16. Viscosity calculated to 50°C.17. Viscosity (blend) set point.18. Average viscosity at 50°C.19. Flow ratio between HFO and MGO.20. Average fuel temperature.

Operator display with trend curves.

21. Alarm for low temperature in container (If applicable).22. Reset of acoustic temperature alarm.23. Trends for avg. viscosity, set point and valve position.24. Trend curve labels.25. Trend curve scale.26. One hour trend curve for actual values.27. Control bar

Bunker Blending

1. Maximum flow, alarm is indicated if this value is exceeded.2. Zero check of flow meter3. Flowmeter Drive gain4. Density at actual temperature5. Volume correction factor at actual temperature6. Density calculated to 15°C7. Alarm limit for difference between stated and actual density.8. Language select9. Import language, used to import further interface languages10. Delay for temperature alarm - optional11. Alarms on/off (off when not in use) - optional12. Reset of temperature alarm - optional13. Indicator for temperature alarm - optional

Operator display - parameters.

Bunker Blending

Bunker BDR: The Bunker Deliver Report is automatically generated after bunker completion and contains all necessary information to document the delivery.

The content of the Bunker Delivery Receipt can be modified to fulfill your specific needs.

Data log:The data log contains all real time data collected during the complete bunker operation.

- Fuel oil and gas oil flow- Fuel oil and gas oil density- Fuel oil and gas oil temperatures - Flow ratio fuel oil/gas oil- Volume of delivered product- Viscosity of delivered product- Density of delivered product- Temperature of delivered product

Example of a Bunker Delivery Report.

Counter receipt / BON No.: 00011Delivery date Start time Stop time

2012-07-29 09:24 2012-07-29 10:10

Oratank9336713At sea

Name of shipMO no.Harbour

Ship:

Procuct:Delivered productDensity kg/m3

Vessel retained sample: MARPOL ANNEX VI

Viscosity 50 average

Supplier retained sample:Vessel retained sample:

Sulphur content [%m/m]

Requested volume [m3]Delivered volume [m3]Temperature deg. [C]Density 15 deg. C kg/m3Delivered volume 15°C [m3]Delivered Mass [Ton]

IFO 30 30,8FO GO968.5 842.1

Max 1.7913586733571360

3578629 802312380.00077.07051.2989.875.1574.38

BjarneOle Melin

Blending Summary Parameters Report

Signature tankfarm Signature ship

Bunker BlendingInsatechAlgade 1334760 VordingborgDenmark

BDN Nummer

Delivery certificate Counter receipt / BDN No. :

potStratSDelivery date: 24. august 2012 2:29 0. januar 1900 0:00

Supplyer:Name:

Adress:

Post. No.+ City:

Telephone no.

Ship:Ship´s name:

IMO no.

Harbour:

Product:Delivered product:

0Delivered volume [m3]:

Temperature deg. [C]

Density 15 deg. C kg/m3

Delivered volume [m3] @ 15 deg C:

Delivered mass [ton]

Sulphur content [%m/m]:

Vessel retained sample no: MARPOL ANNEX VI

Vessel retained sample no.:

Supplier retained sample no.:1110987 6543210

12. januar 20120

Date: Signature - tankfarm Signature - ship

MV Receiver 0100yyyy-0

MV Receiver

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Insatech Marine

Algade 133

4760 Vordingborg

+45 55372095

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7891011

9181012

Vordingborg roads

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Statement from supplyer confirms that this delivery is in accordance with MARPOL 14(1) or (4)(a) and Regulation 18(1) of Annex VI.

Layout for typical printed Bunker Delivery Report

Bunker Control

The Insatech Marine Bunker Control solution can be used on both delivering and receiving vessels.

No matter if oil is bought or sold, total knowledge of the transferred amount and full bunker documentation is needed.

The Insatech Marine Bunker Control solution is a one (HFO) or two (HFO+MGO) flow meter installation. The bunker control gives full overview of the bunker process.The Coriolis principle mass flow meters ensure correct mass measurements, temperature and density. The Bunker control installation can be supplied acc. to MID Annex MI-005 as an option (Custody transfer).The MID approval guarantees that measured values are correct and is a strong asset in any claim situation.

The Bunker Control solution has a built in anti-pilferage function. Entrained air will be detected immediately, and alarm will be given. This ensures that surprises due to the cappuccino effect are eliminated. Further the reverse flow totalizer guarantees that only net flow is measured.

All data is summed up in an automatically generated bunker report (optional MID approval).

Features

• Direct measurement in metric tons (vacuum)• Direct actual density measurement• Direct temperature measurement• Online calculation of Density15• Buildt in anti pilferage function• Average temperature calculation• Average Density15 calculation• Air in oil detection and alarm• Counter per delivery• Total counter, not resettable• Reverse flow totalizer• Full data log of every parameter available in the

system• Full Bunker report

Optional features

• Data integration via internet• MID certification• Sulphur measurement• Water in oil measurement• Automatic sampler

Layout example for a 2 product system.

Bunker Control

1. Actual flow in m3/h 2. Total Counter, not resttable 3. Density Act. Is actual density measured by the flow

meter.4. Density 15. Is calculated density at 15 deg. C. using

the temperature shown in “6” 5. Density 15 lab. Is the expected density as measured in

reference laboratory. 6. Actual temperature measured by the flow meter. 7. Average temperature calculated during loading or

unloading of oil. 8. Total Tons delivered. Resettable9. Total m3 delivered. Resettable10. START/RUN button 11. Warning light for high flow. 12. Warning light for density error. (entrained air)13. Not used 14. A historical trend showing current values of flow,

temperature, density 15 and delivered oil.15. Control bar16. Log to Excel17. Opens parameter window

Operator display Bunker Control system.

Parameter display for Bunker Control system.

Specifications

Flow measuring equipment• Mass measurement using the Coriolis principle• +/- 0.1% accuracy of flow rate• Reproducibility of reading: +/- 0.05%• Temperature measurement +/- 0.5°C +/-0.2% of reading• Density accuracy: +/- 0.00005 g/cm3 (non aerated liquids)• Mass flow measurement up to 600 t/h• Special detector decoupling ensuring high independency

of external loads and vibrations• Available in explosion proof versions• Optional heat tracing Viscosity measuring equipment• +/- 1% accuracy of reading• Reproducibility of reading: +/- 0.5%• Density independent (not a tuning fork.)• Explosion proof• Output: 2 x analog or 1 analog and 1 serial (RS232 or

RS485) Blend unit actuator• Operating time 90°: 2 – 11 sek.• Open/shut: 90° - 180° rotation angle• Position indication: Cam switches (options: potentiometer

or transmitter 0-(4)-20mA)• Explosion proof • Optional failsafe device, mechanical or electric

Coriolis Meter

Specifications

Viscosity Meter

Blending Valve

Insatech A/S was established in 1989, and has, over the years, had a positive business development; today we are more than 40 employees, and are considered one of the market leaders. We are based in Vordingborg in the south of Zealand, in an old historic building. Since December 2005 we are part of the Addtech Group of companies – Addtech AB, Stockholm.

As a result of our longstanding partnership with some of the world’s leading manufacturers within instrumentation and automation, we are able to provide a global service.

We supply quality products, solutions and services in the fields of measurement, control and calibration to nearly all industrial segments, as well as utilities, and we work as a professional partner for our suppliers and for our customers – we believe in long term relationships.

Our main markets are in the Pharmaceutical, Food, Energy, Marine / Oil & Gas Industry, which means we have a strong knowledge of the special applications, as well as the requirements for documentation in these areas.

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