Germany-based maritime condition monitoring equipment supplier CM Technologies (CMT) has appointed David Fuhlbruegge and Jens Uwe Krueger as joint Managing Director.The appointments, effective immediately, come as the company's current Managing Director and founder, Matthias Winkler, begins the transition to semi-retirement after leading the company since its formation in 2003.
CM Technologies (CMT) added a fuel injection acoustic emission sensor to its PREMET X range of two- and four-stroke diesel engine performance indicators, allowing engineers to monitor the acoustic signature of a diesel engine’s fuel injection system to detect any problems with fuel injectors, nozzles, and pumps.
Ships trials reportedly confirmed that CM Technologies’ new scuffing sensor can detect early onset cylinder wear in marine diesel engines. Trials onboard a number of large containerships and a two-stroke engine Baltic ferry showed it was possible to measure the friction in the cylinder when the engine is running.CMT noted a trend in cylinder liner scuffing following the widespread use of 0-0.
Condition monitoring solutions company CM Technologies (CMT) has developed new tools to assess the condition of lubricating oils and cylinder liners.The company’s new WBS IR Analyser is an advanced all-in-one infrared-based solution designed to assess the Base Number, soot and water content of cylinder and system oils