• Home
  • News
  • Videos
  • Marine Tech
    • Air Compressor
    • Ship Generator
    • Oily Water Separator
    • Ship Stabilizer
    • Boiler
  • Navigation
    • Mooring
    • Watchkeeping
    • Maneuvering
    • Anchoring
    • Equipment
  • Maritime Law
  • More
    • Case Studies
    • Life At Sea
    • Maritime Knowledge
    • Marine Careers
    • Naval Arch
    • Ship Safety
    • Shipboard Guidelines
    • Forums
    • Types of Ships
    • Financial Planning
    • Photos
    • Apps
  • Premium E-Books
  • Free E-Books
  • Home
  • News
  • Videos
  • Marine Tech
    • Air Compressor
    • Ship Generator
    • Oily Water Separator
    • Ship Stabilizer
    • Boiler
  • Navigation
    • Mooring
    • Watchkeeping
    • Maneuvering
    • Anchoring
    • Equipment
  • Maritime Law
  • More
    • Case Studies
    • Life At Sea
    • Maritime Knowledge
    • Marine Careers
    • Naval Arch
    • Ship Safety
    • Shipboard Guidelines
    • Forums
    • Types of Ships
    • Financial Planning
    • Photos
    • Apps
  • Premium E-Books
  • Free E-Books

Marine Insight

The Maritime Industry Guide

You are here: Home › Marine Environment › The Fuel Flow Measurement System-Coriolis Technology

The Fuel Flow Measurement System-Coriolis Technology

By Marine Insight Equipment Watch | In: Marine Environment | Last Updated on October 24, 2019

TwitterFacebookLinkedInPinterestBuffer

Fuel cost is one of the biggest factors for operating ships and represents 50-70 % of the total operating cost of the vessel. As the prices of fuel reach a new high every day and the environmental policies on ships’ emission become more stringent, it becomes very important for the shipping companies to keep a check on fuel consumption and utilization and develop ways to correctly measure the quantity of the fuel used on board ship.

Today, the price of Intermediate Fuel Oil (IFO) is approximately $700 per ton and Marine Gas Oil (MGO) costs above $1200 per ton in the international market. Therefore it is very important to measure the accurate quantity of fuel and ensure that it’s not being wastage in anyway. For this, a new technology with an accurate mass flow rate meter technology is need of the hour.

The fuel flow metering technology – Coriolis Technology has been developed which might help greatly in fuel measuring on board ships.

What is Flow meter?

A Flow meter is an instrument which when placed in line with the liquid flow, measures the linear, non linear, volumetric, and mass flow rate of the liquid so that the quantity of the fluid flowing can be determined.

The Coriolis Technology – The New Fluid Monitoring Technology

The Coriolis flow meters measure directly the accurate mass flow rate of the fluid and eliminates the need of further mathematical calculations since marine bunker billing are mass based.

It does not have any moving parts but consists of transducers and temperature sensors which provide a very accurate output.

The flow meter works on thermodynamic heat conduction principle and is only minutely dependent on the density, pressure, and viscosity of the liquid, which makes it feasible to measure the flow rate even if there is entrained gas along with the fluid to be measured.

Application of Coriolis Technology

  • Bunker measurement: Bunker fuel measurement disputes are very common as accurate measurement of the marine fuel is not often possible with conventional flow meter system. Hence the Coriolis system can play an important role in bunkering operation.
  • Efficiency and power calculation: Fuel Efficiency of the ships’ plant and power can be measured more authentically if an accurate and correct flow measurement is available.

Advantages of Coriolis Technology

  • They are free from rotating parts hence less chances of breakdowns.
  • Measurement is accurate.
  • No need of further mathematical calculations.
  • Elimination of human error factor.
  • Best suited for HFO applications as not affected by density and viscosity of the fluid.
  • Can tolerate portion of air in the liquid & still delivers acceptable performance.
  • In addition to mass measurement, density and temperature are also measured.
  • Some Coriolis meters features in-situ meter verification technology, hence no need to remove the meter for calibrating mechanical characteristics of the meter.

You may also like to read-Viscosity Meter and Viscosity Controller Used on Ships

 

Report an Error

Related Posts

Alang-e
What is a Ship Graveyard?
Effects of Noise Pollution from Ships on Marine Life
what are tide pools
What Are Tide Pools?
11 Threats to Marine Environment You Must Know
Want to share your tips and advice? Got questions? Visit the community forum to ask questions, get answers, meet people, and share your tips!

Comments

  1. DDU says

    July 18, 2011 at 5:39 am

    What does the crowd think about is a Floscan fuel meter for marine / outboard application. Are there any better systems?

  2. rick lanham says

    October 25, 2019 at 6:39 pm

    I need a diesel fuel flow meter, for a 315 hp yanmar diesel with a max flow of 15 gph. do you have?

  3. Anish says

    October 31, 2019 at 9:10 am

    @Rick: We are not marine spare or fuel flow meter supplier.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Popular Now

all women crew vessel

Photos: All-Women Crew Embarks On An Expedition – International Day For Women In Maritime

autonomous vessel AI identification

Watch: Autonomous Vessel Avoids Collisions, Completes 800Km Voyage Without Human Assistance

Seafarers win commitment to mandatory internet access in international law

Seafarers Win Commitment To Mandatory Internet Access In International Law

navy vessel

Pirate Attack On Cargo Vessel Prevented By Iranian Navy In Gulf Of Aden

USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121)

US Navy To Commission Guided-Missile Destroyer ‘USS Frank E. Petersen Jr.’

Marine Engineering

  • Marine engine
  • Air compressor
  • Marine boiler
  • Oily water separator
  • Marine Electrical
  • Ship Generator
  • Oily water separator

Nautical Science

  • Mooring
  • Bridge Watchkeeping
  • Ship Manoeuvring
  • Nautical Charts
  • Anchoring
  • Nautical Equipment
  • Shipboard Guidelines

Explore

  • Free Maritime eBooks
  • Premium Maritime eBooks
  • Marine Safety
  • Financial Planning
  • Marine Careers
  • Maritime Law
  • Ship Dry Dock

More

  • Shipping News
  • Maritime Reports
  • Videos
  • Maritime Piracy
  • Offshore
  • Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS)
  • MARPOL
  Privacy Policy   |   Refund Policy   |   Contact Us  |   Disclaimer   |   About Us   |   Team   |   Advertise  |   Send Us News

Copyright © 2010 - 2022 Marine Insight — All Rights Reserved | Made with ♥ in India DMCA.com Protection Status

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website