IMBU supports a leading manufacturer of systems-components used for offshore fluid transfer with integration of intelligence into their products.

Key features are a long battery life (in this case between 5-10 years on one set of D-cell batteries), designed to withstand permanent submersion, fully wireless communications using Lora, cellular and Iridium (Sat) networks, highly precise location awareness (<0.5m accuracy) using a combination of UWB, GPS and e-compass and fully integrated into manufacturers product in a way that it will survive offshore conditions.

As with other OEM’s IMBU provides a white-labelled end-to-end solution including design of electronics and enclosure, gateway design but also customer-portal design and hosting.

In close partnership with a reputable leading pump manufacturer from Europe, IMBU works on tight integration of condition & performance analytics into plunger pumps which are used in critical processes on refineries.

Using high frequency sampled vibration and pressure time-waveforms, pump condition and performance are analyzed against a physics based digital twin baseline and against a history-based, crank-angle sensitive statistical model. Pump condition is continuously monitored, in case of any exceptions, the operation & maintenance crew receives an alert with a detailed fault-description and location.

GFS uses IMBU powered “EvoConnect” for analytics around their LNG fuelling system used in mining trucks worldwide.

GFS Corp is a world leader in bi-fuel systems that allow large, often mobile, high horsepower diesel engines to operate on a combination of natural gas and diesel fuel.

IMBU supports GFS with a fully branded, remote analytics portal, called “EvoConnect”. This includes the supply of a data-transmitter, which is integrated into GFS’ control-system set-up and can be used worldwide.

GFS uses EvoConnect to remotely support end-users in maximizing considerable diesel-fuel savings while maintaining the reliability of mining trucks at the highest possible level.

Implementation of online location, configuration & movement analytics in a challenging offshore environment.

IMBU supports Dunlop Marine & Industry with the design and implementation of a “smart hose” concept. This includes the selection and development of sensor-node solutions, full product & enclosure design, full end-user portal design, etc.

IMBU has co-designed the system to reliably operate in extreme operating environments (off-shore, saltwater, etc.). The location nodes are IP68 compliant and allow the tracking of hose location & configurations with accuracy (< 1 meter). Other functionalities are being added continuously.

Location nodes are designed to have a long battery life > 4 years.

IMBU has developed a full user-portal – including mathematical analyses of hose configurations – in order to e.g. generate notifications in case of hose wrapping (for example around the buoy) or excessive hose bending.

Enabling MSI to support end-users in the operation of their critical high-pressure pumps, used for well-service.

MSI Dixie (Alice, TX) is a manufacturer of high-pressure pumps, which are installed on pumping & cementation units and are used for well-service in the oil-field. With their triplex and quintuplex pumps, MSI sets the highest standards in well service pump quality, performance, and reliability. MSI is recognized as an industry leader.

The past years, MSI Dixie & IMBU have jointly worked on developing a ‘smart pump’, including seamless integration of sensors & electronics in order to do continuous, online pump performance & condition analytics.

The system (CycleX) enables MSI Dixie to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with their customers in order to optimize both pump performance and reliability, on a continuous basis.

IMBU has supported this project since its inception. This has entailed full & the seamless integration of all relevant hardware on the pumps & ensuring the super-fast installation of the whole kit.

A “digital twin” has been developed in order to run performance analytics, including continuous (pressure-waveform based) cavitation detection. Continuous statistical analysis of vibration time-waveforms is being used to predict early valve-failure of inlet- and discharge-valves.

Deep insights into operating pump condition are shared with the end-user, using an easy to interpret the 3D model of the pump.

UPTIME allows Howden to be digitally present & supporting end-users with the Operation & Maintenance of critical machinery.

Howden Thomassen Compressors (Netherlands) focuses on the design, assembly, installation, and servicing of custom-made horizontal piston compressors. These compressors are highly-engineered, large-scale, most often critical products. With pressures up to 600 bar and power capability up to 25MW, they are designed for high power applications, primarily in oil refining and petrochemical industries.

Howden & IMBU have jointly developed the UPTIME system for API 618 reciprocating compressor-sets. UPTIME is mostly used on compressors, which are indispensable in a refinery process. The downtime of these units often costs hundreds of thousands of dollars per day!

IMBU has developed the full hazardous area certified “plug-and-play” hardware kit allowing quick & easy installation and very short wire run. IMBU has also developed the server infrastructure and end-user portal environment. Howden’s fully integrated digital twin is key to performing automated analytics.