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| Cargo Handling - Full Mission Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator |
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ARI LCHS is an advanced training solution for navigating officers at the operational and management levels. It is a scalable solution starting with a single PC instructor less solution and scaling up to a Full Mission Multi Model solution which comprises of a cargo control console including pump and valve controls, mimic pipeline panel and cargo (deck) panel, Operators’ Stations and Instructor station. The different configurations are easily expandable and most importantly, highly accurate.
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The system incorporates a number of innovative solutions which have appeared for the first time on the marine simulations horizon. The single installation fulfills the training needs for a large number of tanker model types-including Crude Oil Tanker, Product Tanker, Chemical Tanker, LPG Carrier(Fully Refrigerated), LPG Carrier (Fully Pressurized) , LNG carrier, and others as required.
The best-of-breed touch screen technology is used to emulate the process of physical contact in the man-machine interface. The physical depiction of all ship systems is ultra realistic - both in terms of complexity and appearance. This makes the learning environment extremely immersive. The software is, both by design and implementation, highly intuitive and easy to operate - this is expected to considerably reduce the training time and effort required for instructors. |
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Components |
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The simulator includes the following components and sub-systems (dependant on vessel type):
- Cargo Control System
- Ballast Control System
- Tank Cleaning System
- Overboard Discharge Monitoring Systems
- Tank Content Monitoring Systems
- Inert/Venting Control System including sparging, gas freeing, purging and aerating
- Tank Atmosphere Control System including tank cool-down system.
- Cargo Reliquefaction System and sub-systems
- Alarm System
- Communication System
- Cargo Pumping System (hydraulic, electric or steam dependant on vessel type)
- Stability and Stress calculator
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Details of some components and systems included in the full mission cargo handling system are |
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| Cargo Control Panel |
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The unique ARI design allows the CCR to be used for any ship model without any alterations. The Cargo Control panel is used to display the mimic layout of the chosen ship type and allows full operation of remote valves and other components from within the CCR.
Monitoring system for all parameters critical to cargo operation including levels, temperatures, pressures, speeds, etc. are logically arranged in a ship like manner, on monitor screens.
Additional control stations are provided in the CCR, for customized ship related functions such as IG Generation System, Fixed Gas Detection System and ODME Control System etc. |
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| Cargo Operating System (Deck) |
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| Cargo Operating System (Deck) for individual ship types from where the trainee operates all the ’local’ components of the cargo system such as valves, pumps, compressors, shut down system etc. All systems which are not remotely operated from the CCR are represented here such as cargo loading/discharging valves, tank washing systems, portable gas detection systems, vent control systems, spool pieces and blanks, drains, pressure relief valves, heater and booster pumps and many others. Each ship type is equipped with its own operating panel which is fully integrated with the CCR, instructor station and any additional local control stations. |
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| Features |
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| Mathematical Model |
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| The mathematical model forms the back bone of the simulator software and is the core component of the simulator which imparts it the expected level of realistic behavior. The model for the ARI Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator has been jointly developed by experts in the field of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, tanker technology, tanker operations, physics, mathematics and ship construction. The end result is a model which is robust, versatile, dynamic and above all completely true and relevant in every situation. |
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| Advanced training solutions |
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An important part of training in tanker operations is to develop the ability to observe deviations from standard conditions, identify the underlying cause and take corrective actions-all of these within time spans which are sufficiently small to prevent the fault condition from reaching catastrophic proportions.
The ARI Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator assists in the development of these skills by including a large library of faults. These faults can be introduced by the instructor at strategic points during the conduct of exercises where their effect can best be emphasized. Alternatively, these faults can be introduced at the exercise creating stage for automatic introduction at the appropriate time.
Some of the fault types which can be introduced are: valves jammed in open or closed conditions; equipment control failures e.g. COP speed control failure; abnormal operating conditions e.g. Excessive rise in bearing temperatures indicating abnormal wear and tear or near imminent collapse of equipment and many others. The graphical interface for introducing faults is highly intuitive in nature. The instructor remains in control of the faults at all times including the faults which are currently being applied and those awaiting application. |
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| Comprehensive Realism |
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LCHS has following inbuilt and additional control stations to project all aspects of Liquid Cargo Handling in reality.
- Inert Gas Generation & Distribution System
- Fixed & Portable Gas Detection Systems
- ODME Control System
- Model Specific Cargo Pumps
- Tank Washing System and Heating System
- Reciprocating Pumps and Eductors
- Segregated Ballast System
- Loadicator
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| STCW Compliance |
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The ARI LCHS Simulator is designed in full compliance with the requirements of STCW’95 sections A-II/1, A-II/2, A/II/3, A/III/1, A/III/2 and A-V/1 which deal with requirements for planning and ensuring safe loading, care during the voyage and unloading of cargoes as well as maintaining seaworthiness of the ship regarding trim, stability and stress.
Additionally, requirements of IMO Model course 2.06 ’Cargo and Ballast Handling Simulator’ are fully followed. It also provides relevant support to IMO Model Courses 1.01 and 1.02. |
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| Benefits |
| The ARI LCHS is possibly the most versatile and flexible training tool of its kind in the world. |
- Instructor-less, self learning training
- Instructor controlled role playing on same ship running same exercise or different exercises
- The ARI LCHS is suitable for training personnel at all levels-familiarisation, operational and management. At each level learning objectives can be realised, recorded, analysed and feedback provided to trainee for improvement
- Safe training to ensure preparedness for accidents and emergency response
- The ARI LCHS is easy to install and does not require a qualified technician for the same
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