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Phoenix Launches HDL-LED Series

Phoenix Products Company introduced the HDL-

LED Series, designed to replace linear fl uorescent fi xtures. Using marine grade construction, confor- mal coated circuit boards and a potted driver, this fi xture is designed to withstand the elements, the manufacturer said. The standard fi xture is designed for continuous row mounting. It is designed for ma- chine houses, engine rooms, mining equipment, con- veyor lighting and various other demanding appli- cations. The HDL-LED Series provides 30W, 60W and 90W confi gurations delivering 3,000, 6,000 and 9,000 lumens, respectively. The fi xture features an

AC or DC driver with a dimmable option. www.phoenixlighting.com

Ship-to-Turbine Oil Change System

James Fisher Renewables conducted a trial of Ship- to-Turbine (STT), an oil change system designed to improve safety, effi ciency and reduce down time in offshore wind turbine gearbox oil changes. The trial was performed on an offshore wind farm off the

Norfolk coast where it reportedly was demonstrated the STT system helped to complete the entire evac- uation, fl ushing and refi ll of the gear oil system in less than four hours total pumping time per turbine.

The company believes that the Ship-to-Turbine method has the potential to revolutionize offshore oil change operations, while increasing the safety of technicians, reduc- ing the risk of pollu- tion and signifi cantly increasing operational effi ciency. www.james-fi sher.com

Hoffer Flow Measurement Systems

Hoffer Flow Con- trols received a con- tract from the U. S.

Navy Sea Systems

Command to supply fuel fl ow measure- ment systems as a part of the U.S. Na- vy’s Energy Dashboard Program. Hoffer fuel mea- surement systems are currently incorporated into the “Energy Dashboard Proof-of-Concept System” aboard several of the US Navy DDG51 class ships.

The new contract will expand the number of ships equipped. The “Energy Dashboard” uses an inte- grated condition assessment system, which ties into other shipboard computer software systems mak- ing sailors aware of how certain engineering plants line-up and the overall effects on fuel consumption rates. Sailors will now have access to instantaneous net fuel consumption rates. www.hofferfl ow.com

HAL Retrofi ts VDRs on Fleet

Holland America Line (HAL) said it will retrofi t the VDR system of its entire fl eet of 15 ships with the Interschalt VDR G4. “Re- player,” VDR G4’s online monitor, provides a detailed picture of the ship’s position in real time on a chart and can transfer this playback to a notebook or a smartphone so that the captain can access an overview of the current situation at all times even from his cabin. Im- portant information about radars, alarms, the positioning on the electronic chart, machine data from the conning display and helm data is available in real time. New features: the in- formation automatically fl ows through the newly installed VDRs and INTERSCHALT’s BLUETRACKER software solution via satellite communication, which means that in cases of emergency the crew no longer has to also worry about transmitting data but instead can take action and simultaneously receives support on account of the data, which is transmitted automatically, via email, SMS or to smartphones, etc.. This way, the onshore team can provide valuable assistance. www.interschalt.de

New Steering System

Rio Controls & Hydraulics (RCH) said it has developed a new steer- ing system by modifying existing inductive sensors used in the oil and gas industry to reach a design that the company said will provide accurate and longer lasting sensor command and feedback signals.

This technology aims to replace conventional devices such as po- tentiometers, as RCH claims its system offers many advantages over traditional steering. Features include:

Inductive Technology has no moving parts; These sensors are rated IP67;

Using this new technology allows RCH to calibrate the entire steering sys- tem to include command sensors, feedback sensors, limit switches and rud- der angle indication sensors in under 30 minutes. www.riomarineinc.com

New Line of Safety Switches

The ABB Low Voltage Products division introduced a new line of heavy duty safety switches for commer- cial and industrial applications, meeting the neces- sary UL98, CSA and NEMA KS-1 standards for the most demanding service-entrance and motor-load applications. The 600V and 200kArated switches use the same globally rated bodies as ABB’s rotary-style switches. According to ABB, they are the fi rst heavy duty switches in the industry to offer touch-safe vis- ible blades and operating mechanisms that are fully enclosed and protected from dirt and debris. The new ABB heavy duty safety switches range from 30 to 1,200 Am- peres, and are available as fused and non-fused, with

Types 1/12/3R/4X steel or stainless steel enclosures. www.abb.com

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