Marine automation system, K-Chief 600

The K-Chief 600 is decentralised for safety and ease of installation, but operation is centralised using the Operator Stations.

Each I/O module has a specific role and is configured to match the operational requirements of the specific process area. Due to this flexible architecture, the K-Chief 600 system can connect additional I/O modules in the network at any time. This may be done to control new process areas, or to extend the functionality.

Our new enhanced human machine interfaces (HMI) and open system architecture provide the highest standard in quality and functionality, making it the first choice for quality conscious ship owners and operators.

Fully compliant

The K-Chief 600 marine automation system complies with the requirements of IMO, local maritime authorities, IACS, and the classification societies. It is designed to meet the classification societies requirements for periodically unmanned engine room operation.

The system confirms to all rules and regulations, and all modules are type approved.

Economical and ecological benefits

Our vessel performance concept provides a set of tools that enables ship owners and operators to manage their vessels in ways that are more economical and ecologically beneficial, without violating safety regulations, and is part of KONGSBERG's Green Ship Strategy.

Engine Performance Monitoring

This module is designed to give the operator instantaneous status of the engines' operational performance.

By advanced cylinder pressure measurements, subsequent analysis of the combustion process offers diagnosis algorithms based on empirical results and physical models. The module gives engine status and hints based on expert advices. Changing of fuel quality is a challenge, to which the analysis tool provides a detailed guide for adjustments and tuning of the engines.

The emission of CO2, NOX and SOX is calculated based on combustion process analysis, torque measurements, fuel quality and fuel consumption.

The system normally equip the main engine with fixed (on-line) combustion pressure sensors, while a portable (off-line) combustion pressure sensor is employed for each auxiliary engine.

Benefits of engine performance monitoring

• Reduction of fuel consumption
• Monitoring of cylinder load
• Calculation of CO2, NOX and SOX
• Reduction of maintenance costs and improved planning of maintenance
• Reduced risk for engine damage

The Full Picture

While K-Chief 600 system is an independent system it is uniquely suited to be combined with the following Kongsberg Maritime systems sharing sensors and information across system borders, fulfilling our mission of providing our customers with The Full Picture.

• K-Gauge: The K-Gauge is a cargo monitoring and control system which is a highly integrated system incorporating level gauging, temperature and pressure monitoring, valve and pump control.
• Auto Chief 600: The Auto Chief 600 is a propulsion control system which can be adapted to various engines.
• Main Engine monitoring system: Our main engine monitoring systems monitor the conditions of the main engine including Bearing Wear alarm handling, Cylinder Liner temperature and detections of scuffing of piston wall, main bearing temperature, cross-head bearing and crank bearing temperature, torque measurements, Water In Oil Detection. Our main engine monitoring systems are under constant development to meet new ship requirements.
• Ship@web: Ship@web enables continuous access to primary vessel data both on board the vessel and from ashore.
• Voyage data recorder: The main purpose of our Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) is to record and store relevant ship data and allow reconstruction of ship incidents at sea.