Services & Capabilities
DDG-51 Program
In 1998, TANO was awarded a contract by Bath Iron Works to design and construct COTS computer workstations for the DDG-51 Flight IIA program. TANO provides commercial grade computers and peripherals packaged in a rugged enclosure designed to allow the COTS equipment to pass rigid MIL environmental tests. The COTS workstation features an 18 inch LCD display.
In 2003, TANO was awarded a contract from Bath Iron Works to design and construct the next generation of protective relays for the electric plant on the DDG-103 and on vessels. These new protective relays will provide the functions of the MFM-3 relays with additional features and at a lower life cycle cost.
LPD-17 Program
In 1999, TANO was selected to design and provide the main propulsion engine clutch control panels for the LPD-17 Class. These units are electro-pneumatic panels designed to meet shock, vibration, and EMI requirements of the LPD-17 ship.
Also in 1999, TANO was selected to provide the data acquisition electronics for the main 60Hz generator switchboards. TANO is using our field proven TANOnet product family of electronic modules with modifications for the unique power inputs. The TANOnet system communicates switchboard data and control over a serial link to the ship's central control system.
MFM-3 Program
In 1999, TANO was selected to complete the design and testing of the Navy's Multi-Function Monitor III. The MFM-3 provides coordinated electrical fault isolation for naval zonal power distribution systems. A typical ship installation has multiple MFM-3 units connected via a redundant Ethernet network. The DDG-91 is the first ship to receive the MFM-3.
LPD-4 Refit Program
In conjunction with NMP, TANO was selected in 2003 to upgrade the electric plant switchgear and controls for the LPD-4 Class. TANO will provide the Electric Plant Control Console (EPCC) as well as TANOnet data acquisition and MFM protective relays to be mounted in the new NMP provided switchboards.
MFM-1 Program
In 2000, TANO was selected to build the Multi-Function Monitor I which was originally designed by NMP Corp. The MFM-1 is a micro-processor based device that performs reverse power and two-stage over power protection for main generator and bus-tie circuit breakers.
LSD-41 Program (MIL-P-24423)
In 1980, TANO received the initial contract for control systems equipment for the Navy's fleet of 609-foot amphibious assault ships. These will support amphibious landings of troops and equipment. TANO has received contracts for systems and equipment for the first eight of these ships (LSD-41 through LSD-48). These contracts were awarded by two different shipyards: Lockheed Shipbuilding Co., Seattle, WA. and Avondale Shipyards, Inc., New Orleans, LA.
Eleven major pieces of equipment were provided for each LSD ship. All equipment was designed, manufactured and qualification tested to MIL-P-24423 for EMI/RFI, shock, vibration and temperature/humidity. Equipment furnished for each ship included a ballast control console, a ship control console, two enclosed operating station consoles, six local operation station panels and one bell logger.
In addition to the major pieces of equipment provided for each LSD ship, TANO also has provided consoles and documentation for a Land-Based Engineering Facility at NAVSSESS-Philadelphia. This equipment is identical to the ship's hardware, except that it provides controls for only a single shaft, plus controls for water brakes instead of propeller pitch control. Using this equipment, the Navy tests main propulsion machinery for engineering evaluation.
LHD-2 Program
In 1988, TANO was awarded a contract to design and construct the damage control console for the LHD-2 and LHD-3. Subsequently, TANO received contracts for the LHD-4, 5, 6 and 7 as well. This console uses many designs that TANO has already field proven in the fleet. The contract was awarded by Ingalls Shipbuilding Division of Litton Industries. The system was tested to MIL-S-901C (heavy weight) shock, vibration, roll and pitch, EMI, temperature/humidity, etc.
LHD-8 Program
In 2002, TANO was selected to design and build the Generator Control Units (GCU) for the LHD-8 vessel. Unlike the earlier LHD ships, the LHD-8 uses gas turbine and electric propulsion. To generate the large amount of power needed by the ship, the LHD-8 has six (6) large-capacity medium voltage diesel generators. Each diesel generator set has a TANO local control console (GCU) monitor and control the generator set machinery and power quality. Each TANO GCU communicates with the ship's central control system via a data network.
In 2003, TANO was awarded a contract by Northrop Grumman Ship Systems to design and build the Water Mist Control System for the LHD-8. This multi-processor networked system controls the release of water designated for use in retarding fires in the switchgear and generator spaces.
Other Programs
In addition to the programs mentioned above, TANO has provided equipment to all of the LHA-1 class, all of the DD-963 class, the FFG-7 class, CG-47 class ships, Nimitz class aircraft carriers, numerous Military Sealift Command ships and other commercial marine vessels. In addition to ship automation systems, TANO also performed R&D work for NAVAIR to develop a low cost "seeker" for the Navy's Laser Guided Training Round (LGTR).
Military Experience (USCG and MSC)
Coast Guard WMEC (MIL-P-24423)
A fleet of 13 U.S. Coast Guard Medium-Endurance Cutters (WMEC) carries automated machinery plant control systems designed and built by TANO. These cutters are used by the Coast Guard primarily for enforcement of laws and treaties and for search and rescue. Each of the twin diesel-powered cutters is 270-feet long and fitted with an array of surveillance and weapons systems.
TANO has provided systems for these cutters to two different shipyards, starting with the award in 1979 of contracts for four cutters built at Tacoma Boatbuilding Co., Tacoma, Washington. Nine additional cutters built at Robert E. Derecktor of Rhode Island, Inc. shipyard, also have TANO systems under contracts awarded in 1981.
Each ship system consists of a stainless steel engine room console, two bridge wing consoles, a bridge control panel insert, several local control panels and loose parts.
All equipment is designed, manufactured and qualification tested to MIL-P-24423 for EMI/RFI, accelerated life, vibration and temperature/humidity.
TANO also provided a trainer/simulator system for shoreside classroom training.
Coast Guard WHEC
TANO's excellent, longtime relationship with the Coast Guard is reflected in two contract awards made in early 1985 involving an existing fleet of High Endurance Class cutters (WHEC). TANO received contracts totaling $5.1 million to manufacture electronic control systems for nine WHEC cutters.
The existing fleet of 12 WHEC ships was overhauled under the Coast Guard's Fleet Revitalization and Modernization Program. Three of the original class of 12 cutters have had TANO control systems in operation since 1972. The new contracts equipped the remaining nine cutters with TANO control systems and thereby standardized the WHEC control systems with TANO equipment.
TANO supplied an engine room console, pilothouse console, two bridge wing consoles, two local control panels and a variety of components and sensors.
T-AO 187 Navy Fleet Oilers
TANO's continued involvement with Navy and Military Sealift Command (MSC) projects is reflected in contract awards between 1983 and 1989 for control and monitoring systems for 18 Navy fleet oilers (T-AO 187 Class). These new medium-speed, civilian-manned ships were built at Avondale Shipyards, Inc. and Penn Shipbuilding, Inc. The T-AO 187 Class ships, 667-feet long, carry cargo oil and aircraft fuel in two separate cargo-handling systems with a total capacity of 180,000 barrels. The new ships will also have the capability to produce, store and deliver potable water and boiler feedwater.
TANO is providing central control and monitoring systems and cargo ballast systems for 15 ships and propulsion control systems for all 18 ships. Complete automatic bridge control of ship propulsion is provided by the TANO system. Other equipment being provided includes a bridge console, engine room central control console, combined cargo and ballast controls, oily waste and ballast panel, emergency shutdown panel and several remote terminal units with sensors. The system utilizes Ada software. Under a 1998 initiative, TANO is upgrading the TANO engine room consoles to add PC-based GUI software running on Windows NT.
U.S. Coast Guard Polar Class Icebreakers (MIL-P-24423)
In 1987, TANO was awarded a prime contract from the Coast Guard to replace the control systems on the two USCG Polar Class Icebreakers, WAGB-10 Polar Star and WAGB-11 Polar Sea. This system consists of multiple 32-bit processors in a primarily software controlled distributed monitoring and control system for the ship machinery plants. These ships have three shafts with controllable pitch propellers. Each shaft can be driven by either gas turbine or diesel-electric drive. The nature of the ship's service puts unusual vibration and temperature-induced stress on the machinery.
The TANO control system is built to MIL-P-24423 and has undergone first article testing for EMI/RFI, temperature, humidity, vibration, accelerated life, etc.
TANO developed the computer software using the DOD supported Ada language.
T-AGS 45 Oceanographic Research Vessel
In April 1990, TANO was awarded the Single Systems Vendor contract for the T-AGS 45 vessel built for the Navy for operation by the Military Sealift Command. As SVV, TANO was responsible for the overall engineering design of the integrated electric drive machinery plant, including equipment integration, selection of suppliers, sensor interface, interface with the ship's dynamic positioning system, electric plant load and harmonic analysis, and the control consoles. TANO provided a computer-based distributed control system using Ada software and redundant data networks.
WLB Seagoing Buoy Tenders
In April 1993, TANO was awarded the contract to provide the control systems on the first of a new class of U.S. Coast Guard Buoy Tenders. This system features TANO designed VME processors and Ada software. The principle interfaces to the control systems are through color graphic video monitors and keyboards. The system also utilizes rugged TANOnet data acquisition RTUs. TANO has completed or has under option a total of 16 vessels.
WLM Coastal Buoy Tenders
In August 1993, TANO was awarded the contract to provide the control systems on the first of a class of coastal U.S. Coast Guard Buoy tenders. These ships utilize azimuthing propulsors. TANO provides steering controls well as machinery control and monitoring. TANO has completed a total of 14 vessels.
Trainers
In addition to TANO's demonstrated ability to successfully handle multi-year, complex projects for the military environment, TANO also has expertise in trainer/simulator projects. These systems allow training centers to teach both operations and maintenance training using equipment similar to that on board ships. Several trainer/simulators designed and built by TANO are detailed below.
Trainer/Simulator for the LSD-41 Class Amphibious Assault Ship Program
A key part of TANO contracts in the LSD-41 program was the delivery in May 1984 of a trainer/simulator system for the Great Lakes Naval Training Center in Great Lakes, Illinois. This simulator system, which provides for both operations and maintenance training, consists of four consoles identical to the TANO machinery plant control equipment on board the LSD ships, three computer simulation interface consoles and an instructor console.
This training system is based on a Digital Equipment Corporation computer. The TANO-written applications software consists of two major components: simulation software and instruction interface software.
The system was used, on schedule, to teach a portion of the crew designated to be the first crew of LSD-41. We understand that this is the first time that a simulator has been available for training the first crew of a new class of ships.
Trainer/Simulator for the WMEC 270-foot Medium Endurance Coast Guard Cutter
The Coast Guard uses a microcomputer-based simulator provided by TANO to train crewmembers for its 270-foot cutters at the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Training Center, Yorktown, VA. This simulator system, delivered in 1983, provides on-line, real-time simulation of actual ship operation. An engine room control console, bridge wing panels and local control panels all were provided by TANO as part of this system. Its design allows instructors to simulate faults and generate system malfunctions to train crew members in troubleshooting and maintenance of engine room control systems.
Trainer Simulator for the Military Sealift Command Sealift Class Tanker
A medium-speed diesel propulsion plant is simulated in a TANO training system provided in 1981 to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. The system provides an engine room control console, local control panels and an instructor's console for use in training crew members in operation and maintenance of the MSC tanker control and monitoring system.
Trainer/Simulator for the Military Sealift Command T-AO 187 Class Tankers
TANO was awarded a contract in 1997 to design, build, test, and install a state-of-the-art engine room trainer at the U.S. Merchant Marines in Kings Point, NY. TANO awarded a major subcontract to Norcontrol of Norway to provide computer workstations and training/simulator software. The trainer system includes an actual shipboard engine control console of TANO design and manufacture to allow not only student training, but also ship class engineering configuration change support. The completed system was tested (simulation software integration test) in Norway prior to being installed at Kings Point.
International Business
Spanish Frigates
TANO provided local control panels for the gas turbine generators used on the Spanish frigates built by Bazan.
Taiwan Frigates
TANO provided alarm and monitoring panels to China Shipbuilding Co. (CSBC) for use on the Taiwan Frigate program.
Field Service
TANO offers 24-hour worldwide field service support. We have a 24 hour hotline, 1-800-229-TANO, from which we will dispatch our field engineers from one of our service centers (New Orleans, San Diego, or Singapore). Our field engineers are qualified to service a wide variety of marine hardware, not just TANO systems. TANO maintains a large inventory of spare parts to provide fast response times to customer needs.
TANO is committed to expanding our field service organization to be a true leader in marine service.
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