Elcome introduces new automation and control system for ship’s boilers

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – March 10, 2021 – Elcome International has expanded its range of engine-room automation systems with the introduction of the new ELSYS Intelligent Boiler Control System.

Developed in collaboration with Grønne Technologies, the new distributed control system was developed by a team of experienced engineers and boiler technicians. It is designed to boost productivity and efficiency of shipboard auxiliary, composite and exhaust gas boilers by intelligently managing fuel and combustion air.

“The ELSYS Intelligent Boiler Control System delivers value by improving the plant’s integrity, optimizing resource usage and reducing the total cost of operation and maintenance,” said Pradeep Kumar, Technical Manager, Automation, Elcome International. “The scalable system provides an intuitive and highly reliable solution with customizable features to improve boiler operations and uptime.”

“The smart control system is built on a future-proof architecture designed to meet the evolving needs of boiler processes and to achieve high reliability and enhance boiler safety on board,” he added.

As a turnkey solutions provider, Elcome provides end-to-end service for ships’ boiler controls, including design, engineering, system integration with third-party interfaces, installation and upgrade of control systems. The scope of supply includes state-of-the-art custom control panels, seamless retrofit for legacy systems, design and testing of graphical user interfaces, a type-approved controller with firmware upgrades, critical spares, pre-inspection, engineering and document management for class approvals, as well as installation and commissioning.

Based in Dubai, Grønne Technologies is a design house having technical excellence in diverse areas such as power electronics, embedded systems and communication engineering. The company is expert in power conversion products, simulation, data acquisition and analysis solutions for naval and commercial ships.

ELSYS Intelligent Boiler Control System

About Elcome International LLC

Celebrating its 50th anniversary last year, Elcome is based in Dubai, UAE, and is one of the world’s largest maritime companies with a diversified portfolio of technologies and solutions. Elcome operates out of 23 offices, across 11 countries with over 500 employees. Elcome is the authorized sales and service representative for world leading OEMs across defense, security, energy, critical infrastructure, marine, offshore and yachting industry segments. Elcome’s factory-trained engineers visit more than 800 ships every month from Spain to Singapore with an impressive first-time fix-rate of 96 percent. Elcome is a leading system integrator credited with many vital land-based, offshore and national security projects in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Elcome is a specialist turnkey solutions provider of navigation, communication, automation and safety systems. Elcome’s Electronics Service Hub in Dubai is a full-service center with lifecycle support and life extension services for obsolete electronics. Elcome is the Middle East’s largest supplier of nautical charts and publications, both print and digital, with two print-on-demand centers in Dubai and Colombo for ADMIRALTY Standard Nautical Charts. Elcome operates an FTA-approved training center and bridge simulator in Dubai for dynamic positioning and ECDIS systems. The company is certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and OHSAS 18001:2007 by DNV.