EMP to use data logger to show fuel savings
Japan's Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. (EMP) said Friday it will use a data logger system from KEI System Ltd (KEI) of Osaka, Japan, to show the fuel savings and performance possibilities of its wind and solar power Aquarius MRE System, Ship & Bunker reports.
EMP said the KEI 3240 Data Logger has already been used on "hundreds of ships" including tug boats, cargo vessels, and bulk carriers, and will provide a ship's crew with the real time fuel consumption reduction from EMPs system.
"Saying a particular technology can save fuel is one thing, proving it actually achieves the savings claimed is another and the KEI 3240 Data Logger gives us the means to verify the performance of our technologies" said Greg Atkinson, Director of R&D at Eco Marine Power.
"We will also work with KEI to develop a power rating methodology for our EnergySail and use the KEI 3240 Data Logger as a means to fine tune the performance of the EnergySail during sea trials which will commence during 2013."
EMP said it will also investigate how the KEI 3240 Data Logger could be incorporated into its other projects such as the Tonbo solar-electric hybrid ferry and Medaka eco-commuter ferry.
In November the firm outlined details of the modified version of its Aquarius MRE System for use on naval and coast guard ships.