What is Variable Frequency Drive: A Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) controls the speed, torque and direction of an AC induction motor. It takes in fixed voltage and frequency AC input, and converts it into a variable voltage and frequency AC output. In other words, VFD is basically a combination of computer and power supply. Â […]
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Importance of Motors & Generators in Marine & Offshore Applications As opposed to engine driven propulsion systems of the past, modern ships and vessels are now typically equipped with electrical propulsion systems. This refers to the combination of generators to generate the required power, cabled to the thruster/ propulsion motors which are easily manoeuvrable and […]
Importance of Maintenance of Marine & Offshore Assets Investment in health and safety measures are always a priority to marine and offshore companies, especially when the ecosystem is exposed extensively to corrosive environments due to its vulnerable nature. With that being said, corrosion and degradation are pressing issues that continue to challenge marine and offshore […]
In this post, we outline the what, why, and how of the decommissioning of an oil rig. Let’s drill into the details. What is an oil rig? An oil rig is any kind of apparatus constructed for oil drilling. Oil rigs are divided into two main categories – onshore and offshore. Onshore oil rigs include: Drilling […]
It is always of interest to workshop and factory owners and managers to monitor and understand the condition of the drill bit from time to time, in order to analyse drill bit wear condition and predict drill bit breakage.  This is to ensure drilling parts are ordered and will be replaced promptly, in order […]
With the current covid-19 pandemic, it is every cruise operator’s or shipping vessel owner’s nightmare if any staff or passenger onboard the vessel contracts the virus and starts spreading the virus around unknowingly. Singapore Innovation Technology has the solution to address both old and new issues concerning air quality, filtration and sanitization onboard offshore […]
All the talk about saving money and saving the earth can be realised with the use of light-emitting diodes (LED) lighting. LED lighting products efficiently produce up to about 80 % more light, as compared to their incandescent cousins. This is because around 80% of electrical energy in LED lighting is produced in the […]
Outdoor lighting fixtures have to be able to withstand harsh weather conditions, especially those on oil and platforms which are subject to extreme rain, wind and cold in the open sea. Bearing in mind that the offshore platform environment can have strong vibrations and high impacts, thereby the choice of lighting must be able […]
