Decarbonization through desulfurization: Removing SO₂ emissions with reliable, highspeed connectivity

 

Marine solution

Climate change describes global warming—the ongoing increase in global average temperature—and its effects on Earth's climate system. To protect Earth, the International Marine Organization (IMO) set a target of full-scale decarbonization by or around 2050, a 20% emissions reduction by 2030, and a 70% reduction by 2040. The regulation presents challenges for vessel owners regarding how to adopt the latest regulation economically.

 

Project challenges/goals

The ship owner is required to decrease the population and carbon emissions. Among the solutions, choosing an installed desulfurization tower would be a more costeffective and quick way to update the latest IMO regulations. Many sensors were installed to detect sulfur or other chemical objective concentration changes in the desulfurization tower system. Ethernet switches transfer the collected data to the control.

 

Solution overview

A desulfurization system is designed to remove sulfur dioxide (SO₂) emissions from industrial processes, particularly on vessels. The system typically operates by channeling exhaust gases through a series of scrubbing units where a chemical reaction occurs, often involving a sorbent like limestone or seawater, to absorb and neutralize the sulfur compounds. Effective communication between various components—sensors, controllers, and monitoring
devices—is critical for optimal performance and real-time adjustments. This coordinated process ensures efficient operation and significantly reduces SO₂ emissions, helping meet environmental standards for power plants, vessels, and other industrial applications.

By integrating Beijer DNV Ethernet switches—JetNet 5908G-2F—as a backbone for monitoring and control systems, vessels can significantly enhance their eco-friendly practices, promote sustainability, and protect fragile marine ecosystems. The JetNet 5908G-2F provides robust, secure, and highspeed communication between desulfurization system components, ensuring seamless data flow and efficient system operation. It supports redundancy protocols, such as Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), which facilitates automatic failover between devices, enhancing network reliability and minimizing downtime.

By deploying the Beijer DNV Ethernet switch JetNet 5908G- 2F, vessels can optimize connectivity, significantly reducing sulfur dioxide (SO₂) emissions. This capability helps vessels comply with the latest IMO regulations and supports a cleaner, more sustainable marine ecosystem.

 

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Why Beijer Electronics?

• 6 1000 Base TX ports + 2 Gigabit SFP ports
• DNV Certificate
• Network Redundancy – MSR (Multiple Super Ring) RSTP MSTP
• Layer 2 Network Performance – IEEE802.1Q VLAN Private VLAN Trunk Packet Filtering DHCP Server/Client Traffic Prioritize Rate Control
• Advanced Security system by Port Security Access IP list TACACS+
• Fully Device Management – SNMP v1/v2c/v3 RMON Web UI Telnet and local Console