Emerging Technologies
The marine, offshore and power generation sectors are seeking to operate in ever more sustainable ways to reduce their carbon footprint and to do their part in combating global warming. This has fueled the development of new cleaner technologies and accelerated their implementation worldwide.
The rapid increase in demand for these emerging clean technologies has left operators and manufactures facing new technical challenges to overcome. Avantis is at the forefront of developing new engineering solutions to help operators implement these advances in technology to their assets.
Emerging Technology - Fuel Saving & Optimisation
Wind Power Installation Specialists
Wind power is being embraced by the marine industry as a leading technology in reducing its carbon footprint. As the threat of global warming becomes an ever more present issue ship owners are looking for inventive ways to make their fleet more environmentally friendly and Avantis is here to help realise those ambitions.
Using our wealth of engineering experience and ability to work with a range of manufacturing partners, clients will be able to choose a system that perfectly suits their individual requirements.
Our turn-key service package includes:
- Feasibility study and survey supported by 3D scanning onboard to understand parameters.
- Quotation, planning and full scope of works.
- Detailed project schedule.
- Creation of preliminary P&IDs for the Flettner Rotor and associated plant equipment.
- Creation of preliminary materials list.
- Creation of electrical load schedule.
- Procurement of all materials and equipment with delivery to site.
- Mechanical and electrical installation in shipyard and at port whilst the vessel is in service.
- Projects executed by an experienced team of on-site managers and tradesmen.
- Commissioning of the new system.
Air Lubrication Systems (ALS) – 5%+ Efficiency Savings
Air Lubrication Systems (ALS) have been developed to provide a constant flow of air bubbles to lubricate the flat bottom area of a vessel’s hull during sailing to reduce drag and increase efficiency.
On already proven systems, efficiency savings of above 5% from multiple sea trials have been recorded and verified by Lloyds Register, HSVA, Shell and Southampton University. Avantis has the experience, knowledge and ability to execute full turn-key solutions relating to ALS retrofits irrespective of manufacturer or vessel type.
Our turn-key service package includes:
- Feasibility study and survey supported by 3D scanning onboard to understand parameters
- Quotation, planning and full scope of works
- Detailed project schedule
- Creation of preliminary P&IDs for the ALS and associated plant equipment
- Creation of preliminary materials list
- Creation of electrical load schedule
As well as installation during a dry-docking period, our technical team is capable of undertaking parts of the installation process whilst the vessel is in service giving prospective clients more flexibility and cost-effective ways to retrofit an ALS. Our internationally positioned team is perfectly suited to undertake any ALS project anywhere in the world with support from our corporate office in the UK.
LNG Retrofit Specialists
Converting heavy fuel oil main and auxiliary engines to run on LNG has been recognised as a key strategy to reduce carbon pollution. Vessel operators and owners are turning to LNG as a far cleaner alternative to more traditional marine fuel oils. Avantis offers bespoke turn-key conversions including feasibility study, design, fabrication, installation and commissioning of new systems. Our experienced engineering team can offer a flexible installation schedule where ride along squads can reduce the time required to drydock a vessel. We are committed to offering operators and owners a smart and cost effective solution to making their fleet greener.
Our conversion offering includes:
- Cryogenic tank manufacture
- Cryogenic heat exchangers manufacture
- Skid manufacture
- Piping manufacture
- Electrical instrumentation and control
- On-site integration
- Commissioning and testing
Cold Ironing
In recent years port and vessel operators have both been looking for ways to reduce the environmental impact that ships have during their time spent in port. This is due to tightening restrictions on vessels being able to use their diesel-powered onboard generators to generate electricity whilst they are in port. To solve this problem shore power from the grid is used to supply electricity to vessels in port, this is known as cold ironing and has been proven to reduce CO2 emissions for the area surrounding ports. Financially, cold ironing can also be attractive to vessel operators as it reduces their consumption of higher grade and more expensive diesel fuel used whilst in port for the onboard generators.
Avantis offers full turn-key cold ironing solutions installing the infrastructure and connections needed within ports so they can facilitate docking vessels. In addition to this, Our team can also design, supply and retrofit the control systems, switch gear and connections needed to change over from ship power to shore power onboard any vessel type.
Our turn-key service package includes:
- Feasibility study and survey supported by 3D scanning onboard to understand parameters
- Quotation, planning and full scope of works
- Detailed project schedule
- Creation of preliminary P&IDs for the electrical equipment
- Creation of preliminary materials list
- Creation of electrical load schedule
- Procurement of all materials and equipment with delivery to site
- Mechanical and electrical installation in shipyard and whilst the vessel is in service
- Mechanical and electrical installation on-site within the port
- Projects executed by an experienced team of on-site managers and tradesmen
- Commissioning of the new system
Emerging Technology - Fuel Saving & Optimisation
Wind Power Installation Specialists
Wind power is being embraced by the marine industry as a leading technology in reducing its carbon footprint. As the threat of global warming becomes an ever more present issue ship owners are looking for inventive ways to make their fleet more environmentally friendly and Avantis is here to help realise those ambitions.
Using our wealth of engineering experience and ability to work with a range of manufacturing partners, clients will be able to choose a system that perfectly suits their individual requirements.
Our turn-key service package includes:
- Feasibility study and survey supported by 3D scanning onboard to understand parameters.
- Quotation, planning and full scope of works.
- Detailed project schedule.
- Creation of preliminary P&IDs for the Flettner Rotor and associated pant equipment.
- Creation of preliminary materials list.
- Creation of electrical load schedule.
- Procurement of all materials and equipment with delivery to site.
- Mechanical and electrical installation in shipyard and at port whilst the vessel is in service.
- Projects executed by an experienced team of on-site managers and tradesmen.
- Commissioning of the new system.
Air Lubrication Systems (ALS) – 5%+ Efficiency Savings
Air Lubrication Systems (ALS) have been developed to provide a constant flow of air bubbles to lubricate the flat bottom area of a vessel’s hull during sailing to reduce drag and increase efficiency.
On already proven systems, efficiency savings of above 5% from multiple sea trials have been recorded and verified by Lloyds Register, HSVA, Shell and Southampton University. Avantis has the experience, knowledge and ability to execute full turn-key solutions relating to ALS retrofits irrespective of manufacturer or vessel type.
Our turn-key service package includes:
- Feasibility study and survey supported by 3D scanning onboard to understand parameters.
- Quotation, planning and full scope of works.
- Detailed project schedule.
- Creation of preliminary P&IDs for the ALS and associated pant equipment.
- Creation of preliminary materials list.
- Creation of electrical load schedule.
As well as installation during a dry-docking period, our technical team is capable of undertaking parts of the installation process whilst the vessel is in service giving prospective clients more flexibility and cost-effective ways to retrofit an ALS. Our intonationally positioned team is perfectly suited to undertake any ALS project anywhere in the world with support from our corporate office in the UK.
LNG Retrofit Specialists
Converting heavy fuel oil main and auxiliary engines to run on LNG has been recognised as a key strategy to reduce carbon pollution. Vessel operators and owners are turning to LNG as a far cleaner alternative to more traditional marine fuel oils. Avantis offers bespoke turn-key conversions including feasibility study, design, fabrication, installation and commissioning of new systems. Our experienced engineering team can offer a flexible installation schedule where ride along squads can reduce the time required to drydock a vessel. We are committed to offering operators and owners a smart and cost effective solution to making their fleet greener.
Our conversation offering includes:
- Cryogenic tank manufacture
- Cryogenic heat exchangers manufacture
- Skid manufacture
- Piping manufacture
- Electrical instrumentation and control
- On-site integration
- Commissioning and testing
Cold Ironing
In recent years port and vessel operators have both been looking for ways to reduce the environmental impact that ships have during their time spent in port. This is due to tightening restrictions on vessels being able to use their diesel-powered onboard generators to generate electricity whilst they are in port. To solve this problem shore power from the grid is used to supply electricity to vessels in port, this is known as cold ironing and has been proven to reduce CO2 emissions for the area surrounding ports. Financially, cold ironing can also be attractive to vessel operators as it reduces their consumption of higher grade and more expensive diesel fuel used whilst in port for the onboard generators.
Avantis offers full turn-key cold ironing solutions installing the infrastructure and connections needed within ports so they can facilitate docking vessels. In addition to this, Our team can also design, supply and retrofit the control systems, switch gear and connections needed to change over from ship power to shore power onboard any vessel type.
Our turn-key service package includes:
- Feasibility study and survey supported by 3D scanning onboard to understand parameters.
- Quotation, planning and full scope of works.
- Detailed project schedule.
- Creation of preliminary P&IDs for the electrical equipment.
- Creation of preliminary materials list.
- Creation of electrical load schedule.
- Procurement of all materials and equipment with delivery to site.
- Mechanical and electrical installation in shipyard and at port whilst the vessel is in service.
- Mechanical and electrical installation on-site within the port.
- Projects executed by an experienced team of on-site managers and tradesmen.
- Commissioning of the new system.
- Improved Hull Paints - Reduces friction. Fuel saving up to 8%.
- No Ballast Ship - Longitudinal water trunk does not carry ballast water.
- Solar-Sail System - The hybrid system can save fuel up to 20%.
- Optimised Cooling System - Can save 25% of electricity. Fuel saving 1.5%.
- Air Bubbles Hull Lubrication - Reduces friction. Increases speed. Fuel saving up to 10%.
- Rig-Sail System - This hybrid system can save fuel up to 30%.
- Fuel Optimisation System - Up to 12% saving fuel and the reduction of emissions.
- Kite-Sail System - Can reduce fuel consumption by 20%-40% annually.
- Green Propulsion - Duel fuel engines. Water in fuels. Exhaust gas re circulations. Fuel Cell Technologies. Reduces SOx up to 100%, NOx up to 35%
- Speed Nozzle - Increases efficiency at higher speed. Fuel saving up to 5%.
- Advance Rudder and Propeller - New design can save up to 4%.
- Exhaust Scrubber - SOx emission reduced by 98%