Oil mist monitoring or engine bearing temperature monitors are required on all unattended oil engines of 2,250 KW and above OR having cylinders of more than 300 mm bore.

Bearing temperature monitoring has been incorporated as an alternative to oil mist detection in accordance with 1981 Amendments to SOLAS 1974 , but is considered that oil mist detection gives the best overall protection since there are other sources of ignition and oil mist generation within the engine besides the bearings , i.e. hot piston rods , skirts , guides, chains and gearing

The QMI oil mist detection system is designed to aid the carrying out of running repairs to an engine as necessary. This means that maintenance can be undertaken before a major failure has developed.

CRANKCASE MONITORING SYSTEMS give an immediate warning of any danger signs and their location. Engine health monitoring is part of the programme making it possible to locate when and where engine wear is taking place. Confidence in the readings helps the crew to plan ahead for scheduled maintenance procedures.

ATMOSPHERIC DETECTORS give data on the build up of oil mist in machine room spaces, pin-pointing the area of danger and warning the user to take immediate action. Escaping oil mist is the cause of a very high percentage of fires at sea.

Speed of response to warning signs and proven reliability are the secrets of QMI’s success.

A considerable number of faults that have been discovered, including the detection of steam and smoke as all three parameters have the same particle size.

QMI’s name is recognized internationally by such organizations as Shell, Esso, Chevron, Mobil, Moller, BP, P & O, Princess Cruises, both the British and American Navy, Stena, ACL, Willenius and many more.