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BALLAST SYSTEMS

The type approved Optimarin Ballast System is based on filtration as pre-treatment and high doses of UV irradiation for inactivation of marine organisms, viruses and bacteria, without affecting the normal operation of the ship. Ballast water is UV treated both during ballasting and de-ballasting to ensure the dual UV effect. Ballast water is only filtered during ballasting.

The OBS is one of very few treatment options that does not use or generate chemicals or biocides in its treatment or cleaning processes. It is based on the idea that such systems should be environmentally sound, simple, flexible and easy to install, and capable of operating on both newbuilds and existing vessels.

The Optimarin Ballast System is easy to install on board existing ships (retrofit) as well as on newbuilds. The modulized system is very flexible, with a relatively small footprint and weight, and will fit vessels of all kinds and sizes. The OBS can be delivered as a complete skid or as a customized solution. It accommodates a wide range of ballast water capacities and can handle flows up to 3000 m3/h (or higher upon request).

The Optimarin Ballast System is normally installed in the pump or engine room and in close proximity to the ballast pumps. The OBS can be delivered in a container, on a skid or in separate pieces to allow for easy installation in most any available space. The equipment can be installed horizontally, vertically, on or suspended below deck, along the ship’s side or in several separate locations. It is relatively low weight and adds no extra noise. The OBS utilizes every square meter and does not require much space, this makes it a cost-efficient solution.

CONTROL SYSTEM

The Ballast Control System allows easy operation of the Optimarin Ballast System.User-friendly interface.
- Touch screen operation.
- Interface with ship’s main systems.
- Logging in accordance with IMO requirements.
- Option of integrating ballast pumps and valves.

FILTERS

Optimarin offers three different 40 micron filters: FilterSafe basket type, B&K candle type, and Filtrex basket type filter. All three filter types have automatic back flushing and are self-cleaning.

Removes large particles and organisms.
 Low pressure loss of only 0.1 – 0.5 BAR.
 Horizontal or vertical installation.
 Bypassed during de-ballasting.

UV System

The UV System was developed based on 20 years of experience in water injection on offshore platforms, water treatment for fish farming and drinking water plants in Norway.High power UV for the efficient killing or inactivation of organisms, bacteria and pathogens in ballast water.
 One UV lamp per chamber (167 m3/h flow rate per chamber).
 Standardized UV chamber, installed in parallel on a single manifold for higher flows.
 Developed and manufactured for installation aboard ships.
 Optimized for minimum maintenance and ease of operation. It is self-cleaning, with no moving parts or need for chemical cleaning.
 UV and temperature sensor in each chamber.