Stop Fouling: Effective Strategies to Prevent Build-up and Maintain Optimal Performance
FOULING
Seawater intakes, water cooling and main fire systems are critically dependent on being free from blockages due to bio-fouling. Such fouling results in inefficient operation and expensive downtime.
Marine fouling can take the form of growths ranging from fungi, bacteria and larvae, to animals which adher to the surfaces of piping, heat exchangers and system components.
PRINCIPLE
Marinco Antifouling Technology is based on the fact that ultrasonic waves applied to the external surface of a pipe, box or tank carrying or containing water, create a hostile environment that prevents the growth of mussels, barnacles, serpulids, etc.
GREEN TECH
Such technology uses ultrasonic pulses in a frequency range of 20,000 to 24,000 Khz. Pulses are sent to the transducers installed on the external surface of the metal component that needs to be protected from fouling. Ultrasonic waves are generated and controlled by means of a “Standard” Ultrasound Generator.
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
NO toxic metals and NO NaOCl are released into seawater like do other antifouling systems
EFFICIENCY LIMITATIONS
The overall efficiency is completely independent from factors such as the conductivity, temperature and chemical composition of seawater
NO LIMITATIONS FOR USE
The System can be kept constantly in service, including ports and prisine areas because is not releasing toxic substances into the environment
MAINTENANCE
The System is automatic and can be considered maintenance-free in operation.
EFFICIENCY AGAINST BIOTA GROWING
Results indicate that it is effective against macro- and micro- marine fouling when is kept in service 24/7
ONE SIGNIFICANT ASPECT IS THE FINANCIAL IMPACT
This implies that the system is cost-effective and requires no maintenance fees.
NO CORROSIONS
The System does not cause corrosion in pipes and components.
ENERGY
The System requires a very limited amount of electric energy