AUTOMATED SHIPLOCK
Large rivers serve two significant purposes. First, as a vital energy sources for the countries they flow through, thanks to the hydroelectric power plants constructed on them. Secondly, rivers are crucial transportation routes for goods and passengers. To harness the energy potential of the rivers while maintaining their role as transportation corridors, shiplocks were developed.
Shiplocks must ensure fast and reliable passage of ships in both directions. We have complete control over the shiplock technology. Our fully automatic shiplocks found their place on the major European rivers such as the Danube and the Volga.
Through years of hands-on experience, we’ve gained complete control over the shiplock technology. This allows us to understand each aspect of the shiplock, which includes:
- Mechanical components of the lock, such as hydraulic blocks, cylinders, and gates
- Electrical components of the lock, such as sensors and actuators
- Control systems required to manage the operation of the lock
- Safety and regulatory requirements are necessary for these types of systems.
- Centralized System – Each sub-system of the shiplock is integrated into a central control system: maintenance cranes, HVAC, fire-protection systems, pumping stations, traffic light systems, water level measurement systems, lubrication systems, vessel detection systems, etc
- Automatic Gate Bevelling – Usage of real data (cylinder position or/and inclination) to develop the best algorithm for gate beveling
- Safety – Intrinsically safe systems up to the SIL3 category
- Advanced Traffic Control – Safe crossing of the ship is the top priority. With our traffic control systems, captains can effortlessly navigate through the shiplock
- Availability – Mobile applications for quick data visualization and on-site control
- Lubrication systems – Local & central control for the lubrication system of the service mitre gate
- Measurement of Water Level – Real-time precise measurement data on water levels
- Intuitive SCADA – Real-user experience is used to create SCADA. We take into consideration feedback from top technological providers and plant operators
- Advanced-Data Management – Advanced reporting and data analytics with Data Management system that is compatible with any ERP system
- Digital Twin Documentation – As-built documentation in digital format based on industry-specific standards
- State of Art Electrical Panels
- Electrical design
- Power Supply System
- Control System
- Water level measurement system
- Public address system
- Radar system
- CCTV System
- Measuring of meteorological parameters system
- Voice recording system
- Radio communications system
- Telephony system
- Vessel detection system
- Navigation traffic light signalization system
- Guides and thresholds heating system
- Heating and air conditioning of the engine rooms and control tower
- Discharge and drainage system
- Stable fire fighting system
- Automatic fire alarm system
- Outdoor and indoor lighting systems
- Commissioning and Start-Up