MGPS PLATINIZED ROD ANODES AND STAINLESS STEEL CATHODES FOR MARINE GROWTH PREVENTION SYSTEM (TIAANO CHENNAI, INDIA MANUFACTURER AND SUPPLIER OF PLATINISED TITANIUM ANODES AND PLATINIZED NIOBIUM ANODES)

November 24, 2020 at 10:04 PMPlatinised

Anti-fouling (MGPS) process is based on the electrolysis of part of the sodium chlorides (NaCl) contained in seawater. The electrolysis is obtained by passing the seawater through a generating chamber containing electrode (Pt Ti Anode).

Tiaano designed this system to prevent the marine growth to the internal pipe line of ships through the chemical reaction of chlorine compounds which are produced through the electrolysis of seawater.

Seawater contains both micro and macro marine organisms such as sea worm, molluscs, barnacles, algae, hard shells like acorn barnades etc. These organisms stick to the surfaces of the ship and flourish over there, resulting in marine growth.

First, the seawater taken out of the outlet of one of the common seawater pumps, or the pump for exclusive use in MGPS is led into the Generating chamber, in which the seawater is electrolyzed with specially designed electrodes. Then the seawater containing chlorine compounds is injected into scoop or sea chests through the nozzles to mix with the sea water sucked in from outside of the ship, thus preventing marine growths from adhering to the interior of the ship’s sea water line including sea chest, piping and heat exchanger.

Effects of Marine Growth:-

In the most dangerous cases, complete seawater lines can become blocked, affecting the safety and operational capability of the ship, in other instances, the gradual restriction in the flow of seawater through cooling systems can damage engine efficiency, leading to increased fuel usage.

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

Impairing the heat transfer system

Overheating of several water cooled machineries

Increase in the rate corrosion and thinning of pipes.

Reduced efficiency which can lead to loss of vessel speed, increase fuel uses and loss of time.

Advantages / Benefits of using MGPS

Based on the electrolytic principle, providing continues and reliable protection from marine growth without the use of chemicals.

A dual system combining pipework anti fouling and corrosion suppression

Environmentally safe, meets all environmental protection standards

Reduces energy consumption

Maintains plant and equipment at high efficiency

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