IoT Solutions and BWMS
IoT solutions are transforming the way ballast water management systems (BWMS) are monitored and managed. With DESMICloud, operators and managers gain real-time access to system and performance data, enabling faster response and more informed decision-making. DESMICloud thereby supports reliable and efficient operation by providing a clear overview of key operational data and historical performance across DESMI flow technology systems.
This makes it easier to monitor trends and document system performance. With remote access and troubleshooting capabilities, DESMICloud also helps reduce downtime by enabling faster fault diagnostics based on system status, alarms, and past data—particularly valuable for BWMS, where clear visibility and traceability are essential.
DESMICloud: Smart, connected, and proactive pump control, 24/7
How DESMICloud works
Monitoring data for most solutions:
DESMICloud and DESMI dashboards provide the infrastructure to collect, transfer, and review operational data from DESMI flow technologies, including ballast water management systems and related equipment.
All important data in one place
The DESMICloud solution facilitates continuous surveillance of all relevant sensor-based parameters such as:
- Pressure at inlet and discharge flange
- Flow
- Vibration level
- Media temperature
- Motor temperature
- Etc.
By collecting and processing this data, DESMICloud helps operators monitor system performance, improve efficiency, and detect deviations early. The local IoT box gathers sensor values and operational data, which are then transferred to the cloud for analysis, dashboard visualization, and alerts.
What this means for BWMS:
For BWMS operators, this means better visibility of system performance and faster access to critical operating data. With DESMICloud, relevant parameters can be monitored in one place, making it easier to identify issues early, support stable operation, and improve day-to-day decision-making.
Remote access to data and alarms also helps reduce response time and supports more efficient troubleshooting.
DESMICloud Solution and Data Accesibility in Customer Scada System
All data can be transmitted to the DESMI cloud by LAN, WIFI, LoRaWAN, 3G/4G or whatever is available on the site.
The data, which is relevant in the daily operation, can be directed into the customer SCADA/Management System and can be used to monitor the efficiency and the “health” of the pumps along with other required parameters.
Example of BWMS Dashboard
- The Bypass Table: The table provides visibility into whether vessels are bypassing the DESMI treatment system, which means that the water is not being treated properly and can result in significant fines. The treatment is important in relation to USCG and IMO regulations, which are designed to prevent harmful organisms from being released into and disrupting marine environments.
- The performance map provides visibility into ballast water operations across your fleet, helping you identify vessels that consistently show poor performance. The map can also help provide insight into which ports may cause operational challenges for your vessels, as well as highlight ports with poorer water quality, where ballasting incoming water may take longer time.
- CIP cleaning status is also available when you select a ballast operation, indicating whether the system has been cleaned. Without regular cleaning, system performance may deteriorate over time.
- Live operational data: Below BWMS01, live operational data is displayed, including temperature, pressure, and other key system parameters.
BWMS Dashboard continued
- The graphs: Beneath the live operational data, different graphs are displayed. These provide insight into how the system has performed and continues to perform throughout its operations, from ballast to de-ballast. This allows you to explore the data in greater detail and gain a clearer understanding of what is happening in the system.
- Runtime (displayed to the right): Runtime or total water treated provide a clear indication of how much the system has been used.
Benefits of the DESMICloud
- Access to DESMI's global network of certified experts to optimize operation and improve products based on data.
- Monitoring the devices and optimizing maintenance planning and component lifetime.
- Easy overview to reduce operational cost and minimize the number of service trips.
- Distinguish between failures that require immediate attentions vs planned maintenance.
- Possibilities to automate tasks (Alarm, Warning mail on limits).
- Eradicate root causes for failure.
- Periodic inspection for preventive maintenance.
