ABB acquires Tekomar XPERT, extends SIKO concept
Integrated turbocharger monitoring capability to capture and analyze operational data
The Tekomar system has demonstrated that it can identify low performance on any engine at any load and recommend actions to raise efficiency and save fuel. The system is designed for two-stroke and auxiliary engines and is already operating on more than 1,000 vessels.
Separately, ABB has extended its SIKO (safety) concept, designed to improve turbocharger reliability by incorporating data from individual units and optimising exchange intervals. ABB states that data derived from individual turbocharger operation can lead to extended turbocharger operation and result in reduced maintenance costs. Under Digital SIKO, extended parts are guaranteed from one drydock to the next. Combining digital connectivity and integrated reporting, ABB is enhancing data-driven decision making based on key parameters in the operation of engine and turbocharging systems, the company claims.
