Tank gauging for floating dock

The yard needed a simple, yet reliable, tank gauging system that to measure the seawater level in the wing and double-bottom flotation tanks in the newbuild floating dock. PSM proposed an integrated network of ict 1000 Level Transmitters and RFM Interface Units, connected using a Modbus communication loop to the control system. This approach was chosen because of its simple installation. PSM was able to provide a complete factory-configured system including RFM connection and barrier modules. Use of the Modbus network system, according to the company, provided considerable simplification over traditional analogue transmitters for the multi-tank installation, saving not only time and cost, but weight, because less cabling was needed.

Other perceived advantages included improved accuracy, because the ict1000 utilises a corrosion resistant ceramic sensor cell that providing a wide measuring span and long term stability, as well as resistance to short-term over pressure pulses, and full compliance with all relevant marine standards and hazardous area requirements.