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W&O’s FuelProof System with iShip “With fuel and other costs continu- ally rising, vessel owners and opera- tors are increasingly conscious of the amount of resources needed to main- tain current operations. We devel- oped the FuelProof system with mod- ules that provide better accuracy and more precisely monitor vessel bunker custody transfer, fuel consumption and efficiency and emissions,” said

Jack Guidry, President and CEO of

W&O. “Using the W&O iShip data management infrastructure,

FuelProof also takes operational effi- ciency a step further by integrating all existing engine management, automation and DCS systems using a single, easy-to-use interface that pro- vides accurate measurement, record- ing and reporting of valuable fluid flows on vessels.”

FuelProof’s direct mass method of measurement delivers a 0.5% margin of error during the bunkering process, drastically reducing discrep- ancies and costs. “Accurately gauging fuel intake during the bunkering process can drastically reduce costs while providing a more precise level of overall fuel consumption, which has a huge impact on the bottom lines of large vessel and fleet owners.

The FuelProof system can provide a payback in months based on accurate bunker fuel transfer and consump- tion,” said Guidry. “Furthermore, the ability to monitor all fluid levels on a vessel in one interface increases efficiency on a much larger scale for vessel and fleet owners.” www.wosupply.com

Wilden Advanced Series Metal

AODD Pumps

Wilden’s Advanced Series Metal

AODD pumps are designed to han- dle several fluid transfer applications found in the commercial marine industry. Advanced pumps feature high flow rates, a high level of prod- uct containment, bolted liquid paths, self-priming and dry-run capabilities, anti-freezing technology, variable flow and pressure rates, lube-free operation and ease of operation and maintenance. Users of Advanced pumps also benefit from Wilden’s patented Pro-Flo XO air distribution system (ADS), which offers opera- tional flexibility. This flexibility is accomplished by the Efficiency

Management System (EMSO), which optimizes the Pro-Flo XO ADS for the actual operation parameters regardless of the application demands or pump size. The EMSO allows the operator to use an integrated control dial to select the efficiency point and flow rate that best suits the applica- tion. The results, in addition to lower energy costs, are higher performance, lower operational costs and perform- ance flexibility. www.wildenpump.com

Blackmer HXL Sliding

Vane Pumps

Blackmer’s HXL series sliding vane pumps handle large volumes of non- corrosive liquids, from thin solvents to heavy oils and molasses. Strong suction lift capability efficiently transfers these products from com- mercial vessels into storage tanks while efficiently stripping both suc- tion and discharge lines to minimize product loss. Self-adjusting vanes eliminate slippage caused by normal wear, thus maintaining flow rates.

HXL pumps are also self-priming so they are always ready to operate with- out time-wasting priming routines, while an internal relief valve protects against excess line pressure. A major benefit of Blackmer HXL pumps is significantly reduced maintenance.

Replacing sliding vanes can be accomplished in a matter of minutes.

Replaceable casing liners and end discs make rebuilding the pumping chamber easier and faster, without the need to disconnect the pump drive or system piping. HXL models are avail- able in six, eight and 10-inch ANSI flanged port sizes with operating speeds up to 350 rpm and maximum rated capacities of 755, 1,228 and 2,300 gpm. www.blackmer.com

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