Coltraco Limited

This project is a feasibility study examining the technical, commercial, and manufacturing viability of hydrophones manufactured using Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) techniques. Underwater acoustic sensing plays a critical role in sectors including offshore energy infrastructure, environmental monitoring, maritime security, defence, and subsea rob...

This project aims to develop an innovative monitoring system for ammonia fuel levels in maritime storage tanks, a critical step towards ensuring the safe and efficient use of ammonia as a fuel for the shipping industry. As the maritime sector works towards decarbonisation, ammonia is emerging as a key green fuel, but its safe handling and monitoring are c...

This project is designed to develop, evaluate, validate, and optimise the utility of a novel rapid low-cost ultrasonic technology, the Portascanner(r) Airtight, that can be used to assess and quantify the airtightness performance of a building quickly. The accuracy of the technology in identifying, locating, and quantifying air leaks will be evaluated, as...

Coltraco Ultrasonics is developing a new and innovative solution to the problem of ensuring adequate compartmentation in hospital wards for the treatment of airborne diseases. Inspired by over 30 years of experience applying ultrasonic technologies to the betterment of safety in the maritime and fire sectors, we are now adapting our award-winning ultrason...

Fire safety technology and processes continue to advance. Many modern fire suppression systems make use of “clean agents” delivered in gaseous form, however the effectiveness of these systems is dependent on there being adequate pressure within a fire cylinder to deliver the clean agent. Traditional methods of checking these systems are costly and time co...