The very first Brunvoll BruCon DP2 dynamic positioning system has handed third celebration verification onboard the offshore vessel Stril Mar.
The BruCon DP2 set up was half of a bigger energy and power administration system improve onboard Stril Mar, delivered by SEAM AS. The improve and sea trial came about at Westcon Yards AS, in Ølensvåg. Through provider SEAM AS, Simon Møkster Shipping AS ordered all batteries, an influence administration system improve, a retrofit to Brunvoll’s BruCon DP2 system, and requested that each one updates ought to be in coordination with the present Unified Bridge idea onboard.
“This project has been relatively complex with the larger number of suppliers involved, and short deadlines. It has been great to see all contributors working well together and managing all challenges as a team,” says Svein Mannes, Project Manager in SEAM.
“The new DP2 system from Brunvoll seems to be built on a good philosophy with simplicity and user-friendly interfaces in focus. I have the same impression of Brunvoll in this project as from earlier, of professional and experienced industry peers who approach challenges head on. Commissioning has progressed surprisingly well, despite this being the first delivery of Brunvoll’s BruCon DP2 system.
“For us, the next upgrade for Møkster starts already in the middle of February, and we in SEAM will continue on our mission of implementing hybrid battery systems for the maritime industry.”
(Photo: Svein Erik Økland / Brunvoll AS)
Available for newbuilds and as a retrofit answer, the Brunvoll BruCon DP2 system is a contemporary management system with human centered interface design, all developed inhouse. The engineers behind have delved into the most recent analysis and strategies on management concept, with estimation and filtering primarily based on nonlinear passive observers.
The new Brunvoll DP2 system relies off the fifth era BruCon Control Systems platform, with a contemporary modular software program structure. The fashions, which estimate the surroundings constantly, extends to the entire pace vary of the vessel, together with the extremely nonlinear medium vary at about 4 to eight knots.
With much less check time outdoors the harbor than anticipated, the system was successfully tuned, adjusted, and verified, prepared for third celebration testing much less in lower than 48 hours.
Frode Bloch, Executive Vice President Engineering in Brunvoll for Controls & Electrical explains the efficient set up and sea trial: “A terrific emphasis has been placed on making a management system which fashions the true world, and we now have developed superior inhouse simulation capabilities to ensure that our techniques mirror and adapt bodily legal guidelines and the surroundings. This resulted in a sea trial whichverified that the BruCon DP2 management system was already effectively adjusted within the simulation surroundings. Already set variables had been managed, however not modified, prior to 3rd celebration verification onboard. I’m impressed with the Brunvoll group and the hassle that has been put into our new product.
Anne Jorunn Møkster stated, “It’s been some exciting weeks for us in Simon Møkster Shipping with major upgrades for battery and energy management systems, and retrofit to the BruCon DP2 system from Brunvoll. But the best part is that everything works together! Now, Stril Mar sails again, and continues the contract for Equinor after a successful upgrade.
“Simon Møkster Shipping has a number of initiatives for the time being. The subsequent improve undertaking is beginning in a couple of weeks. At Simon Møkster Shipping, we’re actively working in the direction of being as power environment friendly as attainable, always searching for alternatives to scale back consumption and emissions. The battery choice is a improbable complement for lowering emissions, and moreover, there may be the protection facet of getting a number of power sources to depend on in crucial conditions.
“For us, it’s positive to work with Brunvoll on this project. Over the years, we have had good experience with Brunvoll’s thrusters. Of course, there have been some challenges as with all suppliers, but Brunvoll has been supportive and delivered when needed.
“As we realized that Brunvoll was increasing their vary with extra merchandise, we determined to take a nextstep with Brunvoll and their BruCon DP2 answer. When coping with a number of suppliers, it is easy to finish up with them pointing fingers at one another. Therefore, we see it as a bonus to scale back the variety of suppliers, and Brunvoll has a improbable and lengthy historical past each by way of merchandise and repair.
Anne Jorunn Møkster continued, “I was on board the ship myself and saw the new BruCon DP2 system and heard from the crew. The impression is of a visually good product that fits well into the rest of the bridge. Our personnel have been attending training at Brunvoll’s facilities where there has been good dialogue and collaboration. In addition, improvements have already been made based on the crew’s feedback throughout the project.
“Now we now have reached 2024, and after a downturn the market is again to a greater state of affairs. There has just lately been a bigger request from Equinor to make use of ammonia as an power service, and there are main renewals underway within the offshore trade. To sum up, there have hardly been any new offshore vessels constructed within the final ten years, however going ahead there are extra alternatives to make the correct selections and investments.”
