Rivertrace SMART BILGE: Precision Detection for Cleaner Ocean Discharge
The SMART BILGE 15ppm Oil Content Monitor is a marine oil content meter and bilge water monitoring system designed to monitor oil concentration in water discharged from onboard oily water separator systems.
The system primarily consists of:
SMART BILGE Monitoring Module
SMART CELL Measuring Cell
Manual Cell Cleaning Device
The SMART CELL incorporates advanced detector technology to continuously analyze oil contamination in bilge water and provide reliable measurement during vessel operations.
This makes SMART BILGE suitable for integration with oily water separator (OWS) systems, overboard discharge arrangements, and marine environmental monitoring systems.
Technical Benefits of SMART BILGE Oil Content Monitor
Accurate Multi-Oil Measurement
The detector technology is designed to monitor different oil types without requiring oil-specific recalibration, supporting consistent operation onboard.
Improved Discharge Monitoring
Continuous measurement allows operators to monitor oil concentration during bilge water discharge.
Reduced Maintenance Requirements
Cleaning and autoclean options help reduce the impact of contamination and fouling on the measuring cell.
Reliable Environmental Protection
Accurate monitoring helps reduce the risk of uncontrolled oily water discharge and supports responsible vessel operation.
Easier Inspection & Calibration Verification
Dedicated calibration check equipment and replaceable measuring cells simplify maintenance and performance verification.
Digital Compliance Support
Optional GPS, flow measurement, and digital connectivity provide additional information for vessel monitoring and environmental recordkeeping.
Key Features
Advanced Detector Array Technology
The SMART CELL uses Detector Array Technology to identify different oil characteristics, including HFO, Diesel, and emulsions.
This multi-oil detection capability reduces the need for frequent recalibration when operating with different oil types.
Continuous Real-Time Oil Monitoring
SMART BILGE provides continuous monitoring of oil contamination in bilge water, allowing operators to identify changes in oil concentration during operation.
SMART CELL Measuring Technology
The replaceable SMART CELL provides the primary measurement function and is designed to simplify servicing, calibration verification, and replacement.
Easy Cell Cleaning
A manual cell cleaning device is available for routine maintenance, helping reduce fouling and maintain dependable measurement performance.
Calibration Verification
Calibration check kits and calibrated replacement measuring cells can be used to verify measurement performance during maintenance and inspection activities.
Marine-Grade Construction
SMART BILGE is designed for demanding marine operating environments and can be integrated into vessel bilge water and oily water separator systems.
SMART BILGE Flexible Configuration Options
SMART BILGE+ 5ppm Version
A 5ppm alarm version is available for applications requiring additional monitoring capability, including DNV Clean Design notation applications.
Automatic Cell Cleaning
An optional pneumatic autoclean system can automatically clean the measuring cell, helping reduce manual cleaning requirements and fouling-related maintenance.
Flow Switch Protection
An optional flow switch confirms that bilge water is flowing through the measuring cell. If flow is interrupted, the system can provide protection against inappropriate overboard discharge.
GPS Connectivity
SMART BILGE+ configurations can support GPS connectivity for recording discharge-event locations and integrating relevant information with digital compliance records.
Overboard Flow Measurement
An optional overboard flow meter can record the total quantity of bilge water discharged, providing additional operational and reporting information.
SMART CONNECT Integration
Digital connectivity options can support the capture and transfer of bilge discharge information for integration with electronic Oil Record Book (E-ORB) systems.
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Rivertrace SMART BILGE: 15ppm Bilge Water Monitoring & MARPOL Compliance
The 15ppm requirement is a critical environmental requirement for ships discharging oily bilge water.
The SMART BILGE 15ppm Oil Content Monitor is designed to support monitoring requirements associated with IMO MEPC.107(49) and marine oily water separator installations.
Continuous oil concentration monitoring helps vessel operators:
Monitor bilge water oil content
Prevent non-compliant discharge
Support environmental protection
Improve oily water separator operation
Maintain reliable discharge monitoring
Support inspection and compliance procedures
A correctly maintained 15ppm oil content monitor is therefore an important component of a vessel’s environmental protection system.