Marine Growth Prevention System – CATHODIC MARINE ENGINEERING PTE LTD (2024)

Consequences of Marine Growth and Marine Fouling

As the marine organisms flourish they block and narrow the passage of cooling water in the ship’s system resulting in the following factors:

• Impairing the heat transfer system
• Overheating of several water-cooled machineries
• Increase in the rate of corrosion and thinning of pipes
• Reduced efficiency which can lead to loss of vessel speed and loss of time

MGPS, the solution.

Fortunately, the Marine Growth Prevention System (MGPS) was conceptualised and created with the sole purpose of defeating Marine Growth right at its very root, preventing even the most minute trace of marine organism from depositing itself along the ship’s interior altogether.

The system consists of aCONTROL UNITwhich supplies impressed current to Anodes. TheCOPPERanode produces ions, which are carried away by the sea water into the piping and machinery system. Concentration of copper in the solution is less then 2 parts per billion but enough to prevent marine life from settling Basic principle on which MGPS runs is electrolysis. The process involves usage ofCopper,AluminumandFerrous Anodes.

The ions,spread over the system and produce a anti fouling and anti corrosive film over theSea Water Pipelines, Intercoolers,Condensors, Heat Exchangers, Valves, Refrigeration Systems , Box Coolers andAC unitsinternally. Increasing seawater circulation and eliminating corrosion in the pipelines, increasing its duration and efficiency. That means energy savings

Our Anti-fouling Systemis designed for our world wide clients with thefollowing features.

• Capable of auto current change acc to 2 or 3 step flow operation
• Touch screen controller is applicable
• Low installation/maintenance costs and Safe
• Environment-friendly with normal 2ppb (parts per billion) dosing rate of copper ion
• Very convenient operation on easy and sophisticated controller
• Data communication and alarm signal can be connected to ship’s AMS
• Simple installation to all kinds of new building as well as retrofitting ships

Box Cooler Anodes

With the MGPS system in place, you can always rest easy, knowing your vessel’s Sea Water pipeline interiors are well protected.

(Please watch the below video animation of how the MGPS system functions)