ABB is to deliver 1,500 Ninva non-invasive temperature sensors approved for marine use to eMarine, a Swedish company dedicated to enabling efficiency and sustainability in the maritime industry.
This marks the introduction of ABB’s Ninva technology to the global marine sector. Ninva will complement eMarine’s energy management solutions already deployed on major cruise and cargo vessels worldwide.
The data collected by the innovative Ninva temperature sensors is expected to play a key role in optimising heat recovery as well as the management of cooling water and ventilation systems onboard. The insights will enable lower fuel consumption, measurable energy savings, and reduced CO₂ emissions. With enhanced vibration resistance up to 4g, the sensors meet the demanding conditions of marine operations while maintaining the same accuracy as invasive thermowells – without the need to perforate pipe walls.
Ola Persson, CEO eMarine, said: “At eMarine, we are committed to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions that help our customers achieve real and lasting energy savings. By partnering with ABB and integrating Ninva, we can provide the maritime industry with smarter tools to accelerate decarbonisation.”
Dr Guruprasad Sosale, ABB Measurement and Analytics division, added: “For some time, we have delivered safer and simpler temperature measurement for applications in the chemical, oil and gas and other industries. This is the first time we are bringing the benefits of Ninva to the global marine industry, helping to drive decarbonisation in the sector.”
ABB’s non-invasive approach to temperature sensing is designed to simplify temperature measurement by providing an alternative to the traditional thermowell. The clamp-on solution removes the need to perforate pipe walls, eliminating the risk of potential leakages. Using the surface temperature of piping to infer the process temperature, Ninva is said to provide the same level of accuracy and performance as an invasive measurement device.
Image: Ninva in operation (source: ABB/JLA)
