Smart emission monitoring system for marine applications

The GAA330-M is a CEM system designed to measure the gas pollutants SO₂, CO₂, and NO_X, as specified in MARPOL Annex VI. The GAA330-M operates with both high- and lowsulfur fuels, no matter if you are operating outside or inside an ECA. ABB has the right gas analyzer portfolio to allow vessels to stay compliant with current and upcoming regulations. The GAA330-M uses an Infrared photometer for reporting the SO₂/CO₂ ratio as specified by MARPOL requirements. NO_X is monitored with an ultraviolet photometer (UV) which is the most practical approach. ABB photometers are manufactured and designed for best performance under harshest conditions with an installed base of more than 100.000 units in global industries.

System characteristics
− Standalone cabinet with modular analyzer concept
− Standard measured gases: SO₂ and CO₂ Optional measured gases: NO and NO₂ (NO_X)
− Rugged sample probe and heated sample line included
− Approved measuring technology and pneumatic system
− Digital communication including Ethernet TCP/IP and OPC server

Advantages of ABB
− Global ABB service capability - assistance and technical support is available worldwide
− Modular concept - new measuring modules for future pollutants can be added at any time
− Easy operation with reliable results
– ABB analyzers with internal calibration cells, filled with reference gas
− Compliant to 
   IMO MARPOL      ANNEX 14 Res. MEPC 177 (58) (NTC) IMO MARPOL
                               ANNEX 9 Res. MEPC 184 (59)

ABB offer a full range of services to support you and your processes, including:

• Product commissioning
• Maintenance and field services
• Repairs
• Spare parts services
• Training

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Maritime industry – background The International Maritime Organization (IMO), has introduced regulations to prevent air pollution from vessels both globally and within designated sea areas, known as Emission Control Areas (ECAs). The ECAs are geographical locations and are defined as: North Baltic Seas, all North American Coasts & Caribbean coastal areas. Other areas are under evaluation by IMO. These regulations require control on SO₂ , CO₂ and NO_X emissions. The Maritime Industry is facing challenges to either adopt new technologies such as exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) or use of low sulfur residual or distillate marine fuels to comply with the ECA requirement. Engine manufacturers and ship owner are challenged to reduce NO_X emissions. The new set limits in the ECAs can be achieved only with clean fuels or by making use of DeNOX abatement systems. Ship yards, ship owners and marine ECGS manufacturers are looking to equip vessels with continuous gas analyzers for Continuous Emission Monitoring (CEM) to measure all the regulated pollutants (SO₂, CO₂, NO_X) and to optimize fuel consumption (CO, O₂) on board at the same time.