L to R: Darren Jones, MD of NRG Marine Limited approving the ATEX Certificate from David Stubbings, Technical Director of CML (Certification Management Limited) with Dominic Findlow, Technical Director of NRG Marine Limited
Coventry, U.K., headquartered NRG Marine Limited records that its Sonihull ultrasonic anti-fouling system, has actually simply been accredited to be in conformity with the EU’s 94/9/EC ATEX regulation, the policy covering devices planned for usage in eruptive environments.
NRG Marine states that, with this authorization, Sonihull comes to be the initial ultrasonic anti-fouling system to be granted ATEX qualification, making it a perfect option for LNG service providers, oil well, FPSOs, as well as various other petrochemical applications requiring biocide-free anti-fouling options in dangerous locations.
“Sonihull is ideal for protecting the raw seawater [RSW] cooling-systems on LNG vaporizers,” clarifies Dominic Findlow, Technical Director of NRGMarine Limited “Our transducers can be fitted in-situ to the dry side of the RSW handling equipment and pipework without the drilling or welding associated with impressed-current or dosing systems. Once installed, there’s no regular maintenance to replace costly anodes.”
Sonihull’s ultrasound transducers have actually been accepted for usage in Zone 0 as well as the control box has actually been accredited for usage in Zone 1 as well as Zone 2 applications, if being suited a different cupboard.
The system is likewise very easy to set up, as the ultrasound transducers are adhered to the dry-side of the RSW handling devices or pipework. This eliminates the requirement for any type of exploration or welding, as well as the need for additional category studies, pressure-testing as well as documents.
NRG Marine Limited states that, with easy setup as well as no anodes to change, a Sonihull system can decrease resources as well as MRO prices by approximately 95% contrasted to comparable impressed-current anti-fouling systems.
