Innovations

At the Peacock Innovation Center, technical innovations are developed and tested based on 2 pillars:

① TECHNICAL / ECONOMIC BASIS

The Peacock Innovation Center develops technological innovations for better control and management of the hardware in the entire logistics process. In most cases, ideas arise from market demands and possible applications of existing technologies from other markets. During the development phase, there is close cooperation with third party technology companies and customers. After the prototype phase of testing and adaptation, it is examined whether the new product can be marketed.

② ENVIRONMENTAL / SUSTAINABLE BASIS

The worldwide tank container market transports food and chemical fluids. The latter in particular has significant environmental risks. In addition, the global transport market has a large footprint. At the same time, the market is not very innovative when it comes to developments in environmental protection measures. Precisely because of the combination of a high footprint and few environmental protection innovations, there is a lot to be gained here. The Peacock Innovation Center strives for an active development of footprint-reducing innovations.

February 14th, 2021

Prototyping all-in-one tool MultiProbe 1.0

 

How te obtain better measuring in one tool ?

The surface mounted thermometer is an unreliable meter for controlling the temperature in a tank container. Our customers require more accurate temperature control when handling heated products. The use of a flanged top-mounted thermometer can increase the control of the temperature in the tank to increase safety, quality and productivity. The thermometer sends the temperatures to an access point, from where the temperature can be used for further steps, for example the input of a control valve. The thermometer is now in a test phase and needs to be further developed to instantly show the average temperature of the product and to be used to control the heating process. In addition to the temperature the pressure and volume also can be measured and monitored in real-time which will resulting in a much better control and management of the product. The MultiProbe is an easy-to-handle and all-in-one multi-tool which contains high-end sensors in a full proof stainless steel housing.

Ir. Dirkjan Journée Technical & Innovations Manager

Ir. Dirkjan Journée
Technical & Innovations Manager

Prototype testing

Prototype testing

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PROTOTYPE:

All-in-one tool MultiProbe 1.0

Fully automatic tank management system for continuously monitoring and controlling of all your worldwide fluids transports.

All in one

  1. Temperature at MULTI-levels  

  2. Volume level

  3. Pressure

  4. Location

Real time control

  • Real time monitoring

  • Remote control 

  • Data logging

  • Plug & Play PLC

  • GPS Track & Trace

Features

  • wired and wireless connections

  • schock/temp/water/chemical proof

  • multi high-end temperature sensors

  • 1 high-end pressure sensor

  • 1 high-end volume level sensor

  • ATEX certification

  • full stainless steel body

  • plug & play PLC access

  • datalogger plus usb-c port

  • real time data monitoring

  • wifi remote control

  • GPS wifi/G3/G4

FOOTPRINT REDUCTION

  • reduction of the amount of handlings and use of steam significantly reduces environmental impact

  • lower energy use for temp management (maintaining basic fluid temp)

  • less human transport miles due to remote control and remote management

  • lower use of materials & production energy

  • lower cleaning and maintenance impact