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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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