Green Re-Fit Equipment and Experiments

The F/V Ellen Diane, a 44’ Stanley rigged for fish dragging is currently undergoing a "Green Re-Fit" which will implement the latest in on-board hydrogen fuel injection systems, fuel consumption metering equipment, power/torque analysis instrumentation, oil bypass filtration, fuel filtration treatments, exhaust emissions reduction systems, and analytical data compilation software.

The ability to measure and document fuel consumption while using historical data and statistical information to operate the vessel at a higher level of efficiency is key to the reduction of operational costs. Combining fuel measurement and monitoring technologies with the introduction of on-board hydrogen produces the utmost maximum fuel efficiency and lowest possible exhaust emissions.

The Hydrogen Fuel Assist System on the FV Ellen Diane

At the core of the “Green Re-Fit’ is the Hydro-Marine Fuel Assist System. The green box houses the on-demand hydrogen production system. The digital system controller is the small black box just above the blue box that contains a system circuit breaker. An in-line filter is just above the system that acts as a gas filter / dryer as well as a safety check that absolutely nothing but pure hydroxy gas enters the fuel injection line (the blue line above the filter proceeding through the bulkhead with the electrical lines from the batteries). The diamond plate cover removes easily to refill the system with distilled water, perform required maintenance, and component inspection.

The on-board data monitoring system on the F/V Ellen Diane

Software for the on-board data monitoring and systems management can be loaded onto a current vessel’s computer or onto an additional laptop. The software allows the operator to see in real time engine operation and fuel consumption along with a other supporting data, such as speed, heading, and rpm to mention. The data is collected and stored on the computer and can be downloaded in specific time intervals. Data can also be transmitted ashore to our servers and can then be routed to any desktop. In the the case of the F/V Ellen Diane’s, the data will be transmitted daily when the vessel returns to port back within cell phone range. This on-board system could also be used for real time continuous vessel tracking and monitoring for vessel and fleet shore managers.