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  • ABB’s NINVA sensors boost marine efficiency with advanced non-invasive temperature measurement technology.
  • NINVA enables reduced fuel consumption, energy savings, and lower CO₂ emissions for ships.
  • ABB partners with eMarine to enhance maritime sustainability and drive decarbonisation.

ABB will 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 advanced energy management solutions already deployed on major cruise and cargo vessels worldwide.

NINVA temperature sensors

The insights will enable lower fuel consumption, measurable energy savings, and reduced CO₂ emissions

The data collected by the innovative NINVA temperature sensors will 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.

At eMarine, we are committed to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions that help our customers achieve real and lasting energy savings,” said Ola Persson, CEO of eMarine. “By partnering with ABB and integrating NINVA, we can provide the maritime industry with smarter tools to accelerate decarbonisation.”

Benefits of NINVA

For some time, we have delivered safer and simpler temperature measurement for applications in the chemical, oil and gas and other industries,” said Dr Guruprasad Sosale from ABB’s Measurement & Analytics division.

This is the first time we are bringing the benefits of NINVA to the global marine industry, helping to drive decarbonisation in the sector.”

Non-invasive approach

ABB’s non-invasive approach to temperature sensing dramatically simplifies temperature measurement

ABB’s non-invasive approach to temperature sensing dramatically simplifies 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 provides the same level of accuracy and performance as an invasive measurement device.

ABB is a global technology pioneer in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalisation expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform.

140 years of history

At ABB, they call this ‘Engineered to Outrun’. The company has over 140 years of history and around 110,000 employees worldwide. ABB’s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and Nasdaq Stockholm.

ABB’s Process Automation business automates, electrifies and digitalises industrial operations that address a wide range of essential needs – from supplying energy, water and materials, to producing goods and transporting them to market.

With its ~20,000 employees, innovative technology and service expertise, ABB Process Automation helps process, hybrid and maritime industries outrun – leaner and cleaner.  

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