LPG & LNG Carrier Automation – Gas Plant Control Systems

Automation & Control Systems for LPG and LNG Carriers

FLEMMING Automationstechnik develops and delivers automation and control systems for gas carriers and marine gas applications.

With decades of experience in marine and process automation, we provide integrated solutions for the complete automation of gas plants on board LPG and LNG carriers – from engineering and software development to control cabinets, commissioning and worldwide service.

Our systems are designed for reliable operation in demanding marine environments and can integrate cargo handling, reliquefaction, tank management, alarm management, ballast systems and power management into a comprehensive automation solution.

Complete Gas Plant Automation

FLEMMING provides automation solutions for a wide range of gas handling processes on board LPG and LNG carriers.

Typical applications include:

• Cargo loading and unloading
• Gas plant control and monitoring
• Reliquefaction systems
• Compressor control
• Cargo tank monitoring and management
• Alarm and monitoring systems
• Emergency shutdown interfaces
• Ballast management
• Power management
• Auxiliary systems
• Data acquisition and visualization
• Interfaces to ship management and third-party systems

The automation system can be designed as an integrated solution covering the complete gas plant and its associated processes.

LPG Carrier Automation

Automation of LPG carriers is one of FLEMMING's core areas of expertise.

Our control systems support the safe and efficient handling of liquefied petroleum gases throughout the cargo process.

Depending on the vessel and plant configuration, the automation system can control and monitor compressors, pumps, valves, cargo tanks, reliquefaction equipment and associated auxiliary systems.

The result is a centralized control environment providing operators with a clear overview of the complete gas handling process.

LNG Carrier & Marine LNG Automation

FLEMMING also develops automation solutions for LNG applications.

These include automation and control systems for LNG handling as well as associated gas processes and auxiliary systems.

Our engineering approach combines marine automation experience with extensive process automation know-how.

Fuel Gas Supply System Automation

The increasing use of LNG and other gases as marine fuels requires sophisticated automation and safety concepts.

FLEMMING develops control solutions for marine Fuel Gas Supply Systems (FGSS), including applications supplying gas to dual-fuel engines.

Depending on the plant concept, our scope can include:

• Gas pressure and temperature control
• Compressor and pump control
• Valve control
• Process monitoring
• Alarm management
• Safety and shutdown functions
• Engine interface
• Visualization and operator control
• Redundant PLC architectures
• Communication with third-party systems

Engineering & System Integration

FLEMMING provides engineering services throughout the complete project lifecycle.

Our scope can include:

Process Automation Engineering
Development of automation concepts based on the vessel, gas plant and process requirements.

PLC & DCS Software Development
Programming and configuration of control systems for complex marine and industrial processes.

HMI & SCADA
Development of intuitive visualization and operator interfaces for monitoring and controlling the plant.

Control Cabinets
Engineering and manufacturing of automation and control cabinets according to project requirements.

System Integration
Integration of sensors, actuators, drives, compressors, valves, safety systems and third-party equipment.

FAT & Commissioning
Factory acceptance testing, commissioning and optimization of the complete automation system.

Worldwide Service
Technical support, modernization and service for installed systems worldwide.

Automation Platforms

Depending on customer and project requirements, FLEMMING works with established industrial automation technologies and platforms.

Our engineering experience includes systems from leading automation and safety technology manufacturers, allowing us to select an architecture appropriate for the individual application.

Safety & Reliability

Gas handling on board ships places particularly high demands on automation technology.

Control systems therefore have to combine process availability, operational transparency and functional safety.

FLEMMING develops automation solutions with particular consideration for:

• Redundant system architectures
• Functional safety
• Explosion protection
• Alarm management
• Process interlocks
• Emergency shutdown concepts
• High system availability
• Marine environmental conditions
• Classification requirements

From Engineering to Commissioning

Customers receive more than PLC programming.

FLEMMING can accompany a project throughout the complete automation lifecycle:

Consulting → Engineering → Hardware Design → Software Development → Control Cabinet Manufacturing → FAT → Commissioning → Service

This integrated approach reduces interfaces between suppliers and provides customers with a single automation partner for complex gas handling projects.

Experience in Marine Gas Automation

FLEMMING combines marine automation with extensive experience in oil and gas process technology.

This specialization enables us to understand not only the automation hardware and software, but also the underlying gas processes.

Our goal is to provide shipowners, shipyards and plant suppliers with reliable automation solutions for demanding LPG, LNG and marine fuel gas applications.

Talk to Our Marine Automation Experts

Are you planning a new LPG/LNG carrier, a gas plant modernization or a marine Fuel Gas Supply System?

Contact FLEMMING Automationstechnik to discuss the automation and control requirements for your project.