How it works
Every solution, explained
All PYTHIA solutions share the same Pythia diagnostic tool — what differs is the cylinder pressure data acquisition methodology and the data transfer method to your office. Choose the workflow that fits your needs.
Portable — Software only
PYTHIA-E — USB Utility Tool
For ME (electronic) engines already equipped with cylinder pressure sensors by the engine maker. No hardware installation at all — just a USB stick and software.
Data acquisitionExport from installed sensors (E/R PC)
OperationManual, periodic
Measurement frequencyPeriodic — crew-initiated
Additional vessel dataNot included
HardwareLaptop & USB stick
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Workflow
Installed Sensors — E/R PC
Cylinder pressure data stored on engine maker computer
↓USB export
USB stick
Data converted to PYTHIA format
↓Transfer to PYTHIA laptop
PYTHIA software
Diagnosis & report generated (~1 min)
↓Email to office
Office database
Import via e-mail attachment double-click
✓ Automated processing of all cylinders · ✓ Generation of performance report · ✓ ~1 min process
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | PYTHIA-E | PYTHIA-PS | PYTHIA-PS+ | PYTHIA-P-Light | PYTHIA-P | PYTHIA-PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data source | Installed Sensors (E/R PC) | Pythia indicator valve sensor | Both | M/E installed sensors | M/E installed sensors | M/E + all vessel instruments |
| Operation | Manual | Manual | Manual | Automated | Automated | Automated |
| Frequency | Periodic | Periodic | Periodic | 3 × / day | Every 5 min | Every 5 min |
| Vessel data (GPS, FOC…) | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ Full |
| D/G diagnosis | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ included | ||
| Applicable to | ME engines only | All engine types | All engine types | ME & X-type | ME & X-type | ME & X-type |
| Installation | None | None | None | Server + sensors | Server + sensors | Server + sensors + nav panel |
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