Water Detector for Main Air Compressor Sump Oil

Abstract

Water contamination in the oil sump has always been a problem with air compressor machines used in marine shipping. It is often too late to detect it through a sight glass which leads to compressors being damaged, especially in Unmanned Machinery Spaces (UMS). The proposed solution is developing a sensor system like Main Engine Water Observation and Information System (WOIS) but using different types of sensors that are more efficient. This paper talks about working principles and components needed for the system and emphasizes its ability to give early warnings as well as trigger alarms and stop the compressor during severe conditions.