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Environmental monitoring solution specialist Rivertrace will debut its SMART VISCO sensor at SMM in Hamburg next month.

The sensor is designed to measure the viscosity and temperature of fuel oil before injection into the main engines of large vessels. The monitor then reports this data via both analogue and digital outputs, with volt-free relay contacts.

The SMART VISCO sensor can measure all grades of HFO using ultrasonic guided wave technology. Due to the high frequency and speed of ultrasound, ambient vibration and flow speed have no impact on the measurements. The monitor incorporates an LCD display that visually indicates all parameters. The viscosity and temperature data can also be retrieved using RS485 or a USB stick.

The fuel oil’s viscosity provides a direct indication of its impact on engine performance and efficiency. Rivertrace highlights that the availability of this information can aid in the prevention of engine damage, reduces maintenance costs, and helps to minimise greenhouse gas emissions.

This SMART VISCO can also be integrated with the RIVERTRACE CONNECTED service to collect and share the data with ship management to monitor and analyse trends in fuel performance at both a vessel and fleet level.

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