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ECOLCELLAF
ANTIFOULING SYSTEM
. ANTIFOULING SYSTEM .
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Azienda Chimica Genovese s.r.l.
Via F. Vezzani, 18
16159 Genova
Italy
Chapter I USE
1) Purpose of antifouling treatment
2) Principle of antifouling treatment
Chapter II INSTALLATION
1) Scope of supply
2) Injection pipes
3) Electric cabinet
4) Electrolysis group
ChapterV MAINTENANCE
1) Filter
2) Flowswitch
3) Electrolysis _ceU
USE
Antifouling treatment on board ships is carried out with the aim of:
preventing and eliminating the formation of mussels, clams, seaweed, slimes, etc. inside sea
water piplines, especially where there is a danger of total or partial blockages;
deodourising and disinfecting the sewage system. Antifouling treatment elimiminates the bad
smells that come from sewage systems, especially on older ships;
preventing and eliminating the formation of slimes in sea water coolers and condensers.
The ECOLCELL AF antifouling system installed on board this vessel is used to keep the sea water
circuits clean and free from marine fouling. Even the seachests and suction grids are kept clean, which
is extremely important for the correct functioning of the sea water circuits, because the antifouling
solution difuses in the seachests and then filters outwards when there is no sea water pump running on
that seachest.
Sea water is fed through a cell where, if the flow rate is great enough, it is subjected to a continuous
low voltage DC current. This electrolysis causes an electrochemical reaction which results in the
formation of a .dilute sodium hypochlorite (antifouling) solution.
The chlorine-active is piped to the chlorine injection points and injected into the seachests to give a
.. final concentration of between 0.1 and 0.5 ppm in the sea water circuits.
This chlorine-active partially oxidizes the_ 9rganic substm_1ces present in sea water (fouling); the
presence of residual chlorine is a sure sign that the antifouling. tri:itnieri.t is completely effeCtive: It is
possible to check the residual chlorine using the supplied testing equipment described in Chapter IV
Part 5.
The amount of chlorine-active produced is directly related to the amount of current used for
electrolysis and does not depend on regulating valves or the like.
The antifouling treatment should be continuous, 24h/24h, whether the vessel is in port or at sea.
1) Scope of Supply
2 (two) Chlorine injection point with ND40 shipside valve (drw.A-C-8433 mod.08)
Sea water feed and antifouling solution transfer pipework and power supply cable connections are not
usually supplied by A.C.G.
These should be welded 1 to each seachest in a position that allows the antifouling solution to be
easily suctioned by the ship's pumps (drw.A-D-8330 mod.02).
The electric cabinet should be installed within 10m (cable length) from the electrolysis group. This is
to avoid voltage drops along the connecting cable. It is fixed to the wall using 4 M8 bolts.
It is advisable to support the bottom with a basament below the cabinet.
It should be installed in a position where the door can be easily openable (open radius 800 mm
approx.)
The electrolysis group is fixed to the wall using 4 MlO bolts. It should be installed within 10m of the
point where the sea water feed is taken from.
Connect the· outlet ·flange of the electrolysi~ gr01ip to the supplied chlorine collector (drw. A-C-8308
mod.02), connect the 2 supplied ND40 isolation valves (drw.A-C-8255 mod.O) to the outlets ofthis
manifold, and then run a pipe from the isolation valves to the injection points (drw.A-C-8433 mod.08)
on the seachests, using P.V.C., heavy guage galvanised steel or cunifer pipe.
NOTE- most class societies accept U.P.V.C. or P.V.C.C. pipe but insist that non-return valves are fitted, one
for each seachest.
Opening the sea water feed valve causes a quantity of sea water, supplied under pressure (Omin=5 T/h,
Prnin=2.5 bar) from the sea water pump, to be fed into the electrolysis group (drw. A-C-8272 mod.Ol)
where it is filtered, monitored by the flowswitch and fed into the cell. The cell is fed with DC current
supplied by the electric control ranel. The flowswitch gives consent for electrical operation to begin
only if the flowrate is above 5 m /h. approx.
Once electrolysis operation begins, part of the salt contained in the sea water passing through the cell
is transformed into sodium hypochlorite.
The antifouling solution leaving the electrolysis group is piped to the injection points installed on the
seachests and mixed with the incoming sea water flow. The ships onboard pumps, when running,
suction the treated sea water and pump it through the ship's whole sea water system, thus keeping the
internal circuits and equipment right up to the overboard discharges free from fouling. When the ship's
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onboard pumps are not running the solution diffuses in the seachests and then filters outwards thus
keeping the seachest, the intake grills and the areas around the seachests free from fouling.
2) Equipment used to control and regulate the sea water feed to the cell (drw. A-D-8330
mod.02 & A-C-2118 mod.06)
Consisting of:
1 shutoff valve to stop the flow of sea water to the cell (not supplied by A.C.G.)
1 filter, housed inside the electrolysis group
1 flowswitch, housed inside the electrolysis group and used to monitor the flow of water to the
cell, halting electrolysis when the flowrate falls below 5 T/h.
1 Chlorine Collector and 2 isolation I regulation valves to distribute the anti-fouling solution to
the seachests · · ·
? Chlorine injection points fitted 1 to each seachest
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Consisting of 1 electrolytic cell designed to promote the decomposition of the sodium chloride,
contained in sea water using DC current from the electric control panel generating a weak sodium
hypochlorite (antifouling) solution.
It is contained in a cabinet within which the most important components are indicated with labels.
This equipment allows:
a) the transformation of the electric supply from 440V, 60Hz, 3-phase or similar to DC current 4-
SV DC /200 - 300A DC necessary for electrolysis.
b) the production of sodium hypochlorite is regulated by a potentiometer and the production is
constant.
It should be noted that with sufficient approximation the amount of sodium hypochlorite
produced is poportional to the reading on the ammeter ie. 1A = 1 gr./h.
c) the production of 24V AC and 220V AC current for the auxiliary services.
d) the interruption, by means of the flowswitch, of electrolysis when the flowrate is insufficient.
e) the periodic electrochemical cleaning of the cathode (water passes through the cell not under
tension). This "WASHING" is required to wash away the calcium and magnesium hydrates
that deposit on the cathode during electrolysis.
5) Equipment used for the transfer and injection of sodium hypochlorite into the sea water
to be treated
'- -1 Vz'' tubing or similar (not usually supplied by A.C.G.) used to connect the electrolysis group
to the chlorine injection points on the seachests.
-The sodium hypochlorite is piped from the cell to the seachest using the pressure in the sea
water feed circuit.
Chapter IV
STARTUP & SHUTDOWN
1) Startup
c a) For first startup and after replacement of the anodes before starting the equipment check that:
the electrical connections paying particular attention to the ± positive and - negative cable
connections between the electric cabinet and the cell.
the positive terminal is connected to the titanium stud on the cell and the negative terminal is
connected to the steel stud on the cell
WARNING: Wrong connection will result in immediate and permanent damage to the cell
b) Open the valves on the injection points installed on the seachests
d) open the sea water isolation valve to the electrolysis group: the water passes through the cell,
pipes and injection points
the "WORKING" lamp lights if the sea water feed to the cell is greater than 5 T/h
g) for the first startup and after replacing the anodes check:
i) the - and + polarity of the ceJJ: this check is to be carried out inside the electrolysis
group using a voltmeter:
the positive, as described above, is the titanium stud on the cell
the negative is the steel stud on the cell
ii) the reading taken on the cell must be approximately equal to the reading read on the
voltmeter on the electric panel.
h) AUTOMATION
Switching on the main switch activates the cyclic timer (full cycle 80h) inside the cabinet which is set
to let the plant produce chlorine for 75h "RUNNING", after which the plant enters "WASHING" mode
for Sh. During washing mode the ammeter and voltmeter don't register and water is passed through the
cell no1 under tension to wash away the calcium and magnesium deposits that are a byproduct of
3) Shutdown
In order to shutdown the equipment:
switch off the "POWER ON" switch (drw.A-C-8271/E mod.03 pos.2)
allow the sea water to continue circulating through the cell for at least 5 mins.
close the sea water feed to the cell
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
1) Filter
The filter is used to prevent impurities from entering the cell. The frequency with which it needs to be
cleaned depends on the quality of sea water circulating in the system. It should normally be cleaned
every 15 to 30 days. The flowswitch will highlight the need to clean' the filter by lighting the "NO SEA
WATER" lamp.
To clean it:
switch off the "POWER ON" switch
allow water to flow through the cell for several minutes
close the sea water feed to the cell
unscrew the filter cap, remove the gauze and wash it
reassemble the filter making sure that the rubber seal is completely intact
restart the equipment by following the instructions in Chapter ill Part 1
2) Flowswitch
At least once a week it is recommended that the flowswitch is checked for correct operation
close the sea water feed valve at the electrolysis group and the "NO SEA WATER" lamp
should light. If the lamp doesn't light consult Chapter VI part 2 "FAULT FINDING"
reopen the sea water feed valve and the "NO SEA WATER" lamp should go out. If the lamp
doesn't go out consult Chapter VI part 1"FAULT FINDING"
WARNING: The flowswitch is an important safety device and must never be bypassed or
tampered with.
If this check is carried out regularly the need to clean the flowswitch is reduced to every 12-18 months.
Otherwise it will need to be cleaned every 3-4 months.
a) the flowswitch is cleaned without removing the valve body from the pipework:
. switch off the plant and close the sea.wat~r flow to the cell as described in Chapter ill Part 3
remove the connector mounted on the valve head
unscrew the washer and remove the valve head
wash the piston well with water and remove any dirt
unblock the piston by moving it up and down
check and clean the valve body
WARNING: The flowswitch is an important safety device and must never be bypassed or
electrically bridged ! ! !
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3) Electrolysis Cell
The cell do not require any type of periodic maintenance. The working life of the ANODE depends on
working conditions especially the amount of water flowing through the cell. The flowrate to the cell
should be at least 5 m /h, higher flowrates will increase the life of the anode. The working life of the
anode is around 4-5 years. The anode needs to be replaced when the ammeter reading shows that the
current has fallen permanently below 50% of its normal value.
When the anode needs to be replaced please contact Azienda Chimica Genovese srl. Every time the
cell is dismounted and remounted it is necessary to check its polarity with a tester.
NOTE: to ensure that the cell does not l£ABNTN(;: The flowswitch is an
become blocked with hydrate deposits important safety device and must never be
formed during electrolysis the SEA WATER bypassed or electrically bridged!!!
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FLOW must be at least 5 m /h. The
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flowswitch prevents operation below flows
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2) The sea water feed valve is closed but the "NO SEA WATER" lamp doesn't
light
Reason Solution
the FLOWSWITCH is stuck clean
the FLOWSWITCH- (Cha,pter VPart 2) . -.
{in this case the "WORKING" lamp remains-
on). - WABNTNG~ T~e flow-~~wlt~h is an :.
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important safety 'device and must never be
c bypassed or electrically bridged!!! -.
3) The ammeter shows a reading but there is no flow of water to the cell and they
are hot
Reason Solution
the FLOWSWITCH is stuck clean the flowswitch (Chapter V Part 2)
NOTES:
The antifouling process is based on the electrolysis of part of the sodium chloride (NaCI) contained in
sea water. The electrolsis is obtained by passing sea water through a cell containing two electrodes
(anode and cathode) which are subjected to a low tension D.C.
The chemical and electrochemical reactions which occur in the cell are as follows:
2 cr ¢::> Ch + 2e-
2) at the cathode OH- ions are formed
3) around the anode the OH- ions react with the Na+ ions and Ch to produce sodium hypochlorite
Alongside these principal reactions which bring about the production of sodium hypochlorite ,
secondary reactions occur due to the cations which are present in sea water such as calcium and
magnesium, forming hydrates and carbonates.
The sodium hypochlorite solution leaving the cell is piped to the chlorine injection points situated on
the seachests to be mixed with the incoming sea water flow.
The chlorine-active contained in the solution oxidizes the organic substances found in sea water.
The adult organisms, for example mussels, .are. able to resist the effects of chlorine-active by closing
. themselves inside their shells. However unable to feed they will not settle in an enviroment where
chlorine.:.active is- present.
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