Portagas® – a new way to monitor your inert gas suppression systems non-invasively.
Inergen® systems protect important assets. So, it makes sense to check they are ready to respond to the unthinkable. Look no further! Portagas®, is a revolutionary solution. It non-invasively checks the cylinder, providing accurate information about the pressure and contents. Portagas® can distinguish between: – a change in pressure due to temperature and – a change in pressure […]
Portagauge® 5 – Our most capable multiple-echo ultrasonic thickness measurement device
Portagauge® 5 A new British invention, following the co-location of our Physicists and Scientists at Durham University, a globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, Coltraco Ultrasonics’ handheld Portagauge® 5 is our most capable multiple-echo ultrasonic thickness measurement device, widely used in non-invasive testing and the non-destructive testing (NDT) industry. Capable of ignoring any […]
Portascanner® Watertight PRO assessing watertightness, locating and quantifying water leaks, and predicting water flow rates.
The Portascanner® Watertight PRO Coltraco Ultrasonics’ Portascanner® Watertight PRO is at forefront of watertight integrity in terms of scientific capability. Our Portascanner® technology no longer just capable of finding leaks (qualitative capability) but can now quantify their size (quantitative capability). This is a unique and necessary capability for ensuring a vessels operational capacity. The Portascanner® Watertight PRO is the […]
Precision Without Compromise: Coltraco’s Permaflow® Redefines Real-Time Flow Measurement
When it comes to enhancing accuracy and efficiency in various industrial processes and applications, the ability to monitor and measure fluid flow rates in real time is crucial. Accurate flow measurement devices not only ensure efficient operations but also contribute to cost savings and regulatory compliance. In this blog post, we will delve into the […]
Prevent the risk of fire aboard ship in under 30 seconds – Finnmaster Fire Case Study
A ship’s extinguishing system typically comprises of between 200 and 600 cylinders each containing 45KG of liquefied CO2 under high 720 psi/ 49 bar pressure. Due to this high pressure, they are at risk of leaking and accidental discharge. There is a chance of this happening when they are dismantled, weighed and re-installed during their […]
Preventing Transformer Disasters: The Crucial Role of Maintaining Oil Levels
Transformer oil plays a crucial role in the operation and safety of electrical transformers. It acts as both an insulator and a coolant, preventing overheating and ensuring efficient performance. Moreover, maintaining proper transformer oil levels is essential to avoid the risk of fire or explosion. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of […]
Protecting your crew: using ultrasonics to create a Safeship®
The NTSB have recently investigated the cause of the 2015 El Faro disaster. SS El Faro was a United States-flagged, combination roll-on/roll-off and lift-on/lift-off cargo ship crewed by U.S. merchant mariners. All 33 crew members tragically died in the sinking, when El Faro sailed from Jacksonville into Hurricane Joaquin, while heading to Puerto Rico. The […]
Reduce exposure to Airborne Respiratory Infection with the Portascanner® AIRTIGHT
Infection can be controlled by airtightness. Improving health – indoor air quality, thermal comfort, and acoustic insulation. A 2018 case study showed that existing protocol for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) was found to be ‘disappointing’, with only ‘44% of units involving IPC in training on a regular basis.’ A December 2020 study on COVID-19 indicates […]
Replacing Analogue Flow Meters with Ultrasonic Technology for Fire Sprinkler and Hydrant Pump Testing
In the realm of fire safety, the accuracy and reliability of flow meters are paramount. Traditional analogue flow meters have long been used for fire sprinkler and hydrant pump testing, but they come with limitations such as susceptibility to mechanical wear, calibration drift, and the need for intrusive installation. Ultrasonic flow meters, like Coltraco’s Portasonic […]
Replacing Thermal Imagery for Detecting Air Leaks with Ultrasound Technology
Advanced Ultrasound Technology is set to replace Thermal Imagery for Detecting, Locating and Quantifying Air Leaks With the introduction of mandatory airtightness testing for all commercial and residential new builds in England and Wales, advanced ultrasound technology and computer science is set to replace thermal imagery as the preferred method of detecting, locating and quantifying […]