Technical Blog

A complete guide to boat electrical systems in the UK. Learn how 12 V DC and 240 V AC systems work on narrowboats, sailing yachts and motorboats — and when to call a professional marine engineer.

A comprehensive guide to marine propulsion control systems — covering bridge telegraphs, CPP controllers, hydraulic systems, OEM systems (Berg, KaMeWa, Rolls-Royce), common failure modes, and upgrade guidance for fleet managers and marine engineers.

Interactive 5-step diagnostic tool for diesel generator speed regulation faults. Enter your engine configuration, synchroscope readings, and engine conditions to receive a prioritised fault diagnosis and action checklist.

Expert guide to diesel generator speed control issues, Speed Regulation warnings, and governor types. Covers ECU communication, CAN Bus troubleshooting, and advanced diagnostics for marine, power plant, STOR, and emergency generators.

A step-by-step overview of VSD/VFD installation for industrial motors. Covers site preparation, commissioning, common faults, and energy savings you can realistically expect.

What does industrial automation actually cost? We break down typical project budgets for PLC panels, SCADA, system integration, and ongoing support for UK manufacturers.

Building management systems can cut HVAC energy use by 20–40%. This article explains how BMS automation works, what it monitors, and how to calculate your ROI.

Understanding dynamic positioning class requirements for offshore and marine vessels. What DP1, DP2, and DP3 demand from your control systems, redundancy, and crew.

How do you know when a PLC is past its useful life? This guide covers the warning signs, the risks of running obsolete automation, and a practical upgrade roadmap.

SCADA systems explained without the jargon. Understand how supervisory control and data acquisition works, what it costs, and when your facility needs it.

A practical comparison of PLC and DCS control systems for industrial applications. Learn which technology suits your process complexity, budget, and scalability requirements.

How Ashmit Engineering supported one offshore support vessel across three service visits and two years — diagnosing a locked MicroLogix PLC, building a new Siemens S7-1200 emergency generator panel at Teesside, and correcting a safety relay interlock logic fault at Aberdeen Harbour.

Case study: Upgrading marine main engine control systems with modern PLCs and monitoring. Improved reliability and efficiency through automation in critical marine applications.

Discover the benefits of controllable pitch propellers for marine vessels. Improved fuel efficiency, maneuverability, and propulsion control explained in detail.

Comprehensive guide to automatic dynamic positioning (DP) systems for marine vessels. Learn how DP systems maintain position using thrusters and sensors for precise vessel control.

How Ashmit Engineering recovered an obsolete Siemens S5-100U PLC program, diagnosed a seized contactor in the emergency generator auto-start circuit, and fully recommissioned the emergency generator on a P&O Cross-Channel ferry at Dover.