Scrubbers

Exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS), also known as scrubbers, are used to stop particulate matter and harmful air emissions, such as sulphur oxides (SOx) and nitrogen oxides (NOx), from being released from a marine engine’s combustion exhaust gases. EGCS provide a reliable, efficient, economical alternative to using distillate or low sulphur content fuels.

Albion Marine Solutions offers the expert services of its professional team to plan, execute and support vessel retrofits for the installation of scrubbers, selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems, and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems. Our team does so with a parallel management of the operational and technological risks by sourcing the most cost-effective, reliable solutions from both a capital expenditure (CAPEX) and future operating expenditure (OPEX) perspective.

Albion Marine Solutions has designed and developed a number of EGCS conversions for domestic and international trade vessels.

With the support of the Government of Canada, Albion Marine Solutions has developed its own proprietary design of the Advanced Air Emission Abatement Technology Floating Unit. The unit is designed to capture SOx, NOx, carbon, greenhouse gases and particulate matter released from the exhaust flue of oceangoing vessels calling at Canada’s major ports.

Albion Marine Solutions Ltd. is an Associate Member of the Exhaust Gas Cleaning System Association. Our team has direct experience in ship operations and conversions and makes it a priority to stay thoroughly familiar with all commercially available emission abatement systems and their related technologies..

Our services include:

·         Technical and commercial feasibility studies

·         3D scanning and modeling

·         Basic and detailed designs

·         Procurement and prefabrication services

·         Retrofits by riding crew and at anchorage

·         Yard supervision

·         Troubleshooting and repairs

·         Instrument calibration and verification services

·         Sensor exchange programs

·         Crew training

3D Scan

We specialize in 3D laser scanning for the maritime and industrial engineering and design applications. Every scan measure millions of discrete points and each point allocated its precise position in space. 

Our scans capture quality accurate measurements on board. Our specialized engineers capture all the areas of the Engine Room of the vessel. While not disrupting normal vessel operations, we scan every possible area where the Scrubber System may be installed.

We then deliver accurate as built 3D models. Our Naval Architectures will conduct a feasibility study for the new installation with a detailed model avoiding conflicts with existing piping or other equipment.

Riding Squads

Albion Marine Solutions Ltd. provides trained and certified electricians, mechanics, pipe fitters and technicians to ensure safe and efficient repairs and retrofits on board of the ships at sea or in ports. The voyage repairs are carried out onboard the vessels without hampering the routine operation of the vessels and thus no commercial loss for the clients.  Riding Squads are composed based on the nature of the job scope.  Albion can take up voyage repairs or work in the shipyard for new build and during routine dry-dock repairs with the Riding Squads.  Riding Squad can perform:

• repairs and/or renewal of steel and/or GRE pipes, 

• fabrication jobs involving installation of ladder, stairs, access platforms, installation of lifting I-beam,

• retrofitting of any equipment/s on deck, engine room and accommodation

 • major overhaul of main engine and auxiliary engines

• repairs of auxiliary machinery – viz. winches, windlass, deck cranes, various types of pumps, air compressors etc. 

Albion also has a dedicated and trained team to carry out routine health checks and repairs of Scrubbers and BWTS (Ballast water Treatment System).

Training

Albion Marine Solutions provides training in scrubber maintenance and chemical handling. Our training covers system design and function, governing documents, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting. Training can take place at customer sites. Well-trained crew who understand the system and regulatory issues will increase the lifetime of the machinery, reduce opex, and, crucially, lower the risk of non-compliance. Training can also prevent scrubber downtime should the crew misread or misunderstand the regulations.

Support 

Albion Marine Solutions offers a full range of class, certification and verification services to support the proper installation and commissioning of a scrubber. Our team of experts can help you at any stage of scrubber installation and operation. Albion Marine can also provide a lifecycle cost analysis which compares the economic impacts of the various fuel and associated equipment options to better inform our clients about the selection process. Albion Marine Solutions can help you make the right decisions for your fleet. 

After Sales Services 

Complete Health Check (Semi-annual) 

• Detailed Checklist- based inspection by maker trained personnel. 

• No infringement with any maker. Does not involve proprietary software checks. 

• Covers structural, mechanical and electrical maintenance scope 

• IAS and system integration checks, including electrical cabling issues. 

• Comprehensive health check report provided at the end with issues, recommendations and photos. 

Sensor Exchange Calibration Program 

• Calibration of all sensors as per maker’s manual. 

• Maker- certified calibrated sensor is installed while old sensor is sent to the sensor maker’s calibration facility and stored with AMS 

• Involves all commonly used sensors such as pH sensor, pAH probe and turbidimeter. 

• Sensor exchange/ replacement/ calibration – completely managed by a dedicated Albion Marine Project Manager