One of the IoT implementations is in the barge ship which carries various loads. The IoT system is used to

• monitor the engine and engine room

• monitor the engine fuel level and the flow

• measure the weights of the loads

• to detect anomalies

Combined with data analysis and machine learning, IoT can be used further to predict potential failure or break down for the ship managee to come up with preventive measure

Sensors typically needed in the Barge:

Load and Force Sensors

The load and force sensor are needed in any application where forces and weights need to be measured and monitored.

The guides to choose the right type of sensors:

• Category / Load cell type

• Material: alloy steel, aluminium, and stainless steel

• Load cell capacity: 20 grams up to 1000 tons

• Accuracy: in accuracy classes C3, C4, C5 and C6

• Approval: with different certifications (like OIML, NTEP, Gost, FM, ATEX)

• Degree of protection: IP64 until IP69K

• Application: for example, platform weighing and onboard weighing 

RPM Sensor

To measure the engine rotation in RPM (rotation per minute)

Temperature sensor

Engine room temperature sensor, 0 – 125 Celcius

Engine exhaust temperature sensor, Thermocouple, 0 – 600 Celcius 

Flow Meter sensor

To measure the barge fuel flow