Drastic price increases in oil have resulted in many fisheries companies having to forego opportunities to catch various types of fish because, in some cases, the price of their catch has not kept up with the price of oil.
A slight difference in fuel cost can mean the difference between embarking on a given fishing trip or not.
In order for marine vessels to be able to conserve fuel, without sacrificing operational capacity, operators should consider their electric power quality. Today‘s vessels are stocked with energy demanding equipment, such as variable speed drives used for electrical winches, on board refrigeration, various pumps and other equipment. Add to that sensitive electrical equipment such as computers, fish finding sonars and GPS equipment and you will find an “electrical cocktail” which can waste a lot of expensive energy. Improving electric power quality is a key factor for increasing energy efficiency and thereby reduction of costs.
HBT International's elCorrect™ system is a unique technology that provides energy saving and distortion elimination solutions for electrical systems. The benefits of the elCorrect™ system include dramatic reductions in fuel consumption, increased effectiveness of equipment, higher profitability, stability and efficiency of operations and a much cleaner carbon footprint.
