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FINAL DRAWING & OPERATION MANUAL

Anti-fouling SYSTEM (M.G.P.S.)

ITEM

[CHLORINATION TYPE]
SHIPYARD

HYUNDAI MIPO DOCKYARD CO.,LTD

HULL No.

H4054

VESSEL TYPE

2,824 TEU CONTAINER CARRIER

K.C.LTD. REF.No.

KM37996

0
REV

ORIGINALLY PREPARED

J.G.H.

DESCRIPTION

DWN.

JUL.23,12
APP.

DATE

K.C. LTD.
1589-6, Songjung-dong, Kangsu-ku,
Busan 618-818, Korea

Tel : +82 51 831 7720

Fax : +82 51 831 7726
E-mail : kcind@iccp-mgps.com
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SPECIFICATION & SCOPE OF SUPPLY
SHIPYARD

HYUNDAI MIPO DOCKYARD CO.,LTD

PROJECT NO

H4054/55/56/57

DESIGN BASE
1.

Sea water flow to be treated : 2,000 m3/h

2.

Number of Sea chest : 2 sets per ship (P & S)

3.

Material of anodes : MMO/Ti

4.

Life time of anode : 5 years

SCOPE OF SUPPLY

QUANTITY
ONE (1)

DESCRIPTION FOR THE SYSTEM :

TYPE
INPUT
OUTPUT
PAINTED

: KCCH 745 CONTROL PANEL:

: AC 440V/3PH/60HZ
: 300AMPERE / 12V DC
: Munsell No. 10 GY 8/4

The system will be tripped automatically when sea water flow to the Chlorine
Generating Chamber becomes low and low flow alarm signal will be provided.
Also common alarm signal and cable glands will be provided.

TWO (2)

Chlorine Generating Chamber

TWO (2)

MMO/Ti Rod Anode for working

FOUR (4)

MMO/Ti Rod Anode for spare

TWO (2)

Flow meter for alarm signal) One (1)

Flow meter (Normal) One (1)

TWO (2)

Injection nozzle

ONE(1)

Digital Chlorine meter

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SECTION I
INTRODUCTION
This system is designed to prevent the adhesion of marine growths to the internal pipe line of
ships through the chemical reaction of chlorine compounds which are produced through the
electrolyzation of sea water.
First, the sea water taken out of the outlet of one of the common sea water pumps or the pump for
exclusive use in MGPS is led into the Generating Chamber, in which the sea water is electrolyzed
with specially designed electrodes. Then the sea water 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 ships sea water line
including sea chest, piping and heat exchanger.

THEORY
The anti-fouling process is based on the electrolysis of part of the sodium chloride (NaCl)
contained in sea water. The electrolysis is obtained by passing the sea water through a generating
chamber containing two type of electrodes(anode and cathode).
The chemical and electrochemical reactions which occur in the generating chamber are as follows;
1) at the anode free chlorine is formed
2 Cl Cl + 2e2) at the cathode OH- ions are formed
2 H2O + 2e- 2 OH- + H3
3) around the anode the OH- ions react with the Na+ ions and Cl2 to produce sodium hypochlorite
2 NaOH + Cl NaOCl + NaCl + H2O
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.

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The sodium hypochlorite solution leaving the generating chamber is piped to the chlorine
injection points situated on the sea chests to be mixed with the incoming sea water flow. Then 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
environment where chlorine-active is present.

SECTION II
ELECTROLYTIC SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE GENERATION

1.1 DESCRIPTION
Electrocatalytic product line for an Electrolytic Sodium Hypochlorite Generator that operates on
the principle of electrolysis of seawater.
Chlorine Generator, is a system whereby low concentration Sodium Hypochlorite solutions may
be generated for constant chlorination needs. Low concentration, constant chlorination has been
shown to be more effective then frequent heavy Chlorine dosing. Chlorine Generator also
provides for an on demand Chlorine output, which eliminates any storage requirement and also
the dangers of Liquid Chlorine storage.
1.1.1 SYSTEM FUNCTION
The Chlorine Generator is basically composed of two principle sections; the Generating
Chamber and the Power Supply:
The Generating Chamber is consist of Ti anodes (Titanium with generating surfaces of MMO
(Mixed Metal Oxide)), cathode and seawater inlet/outlet flange.
The Power Supply converts higher voltage, lower current AC power to low voltage DC with high
current, which passes through the Ti anodes.
The amount of Chlorine output is governed by the current passed through the Ti anodes and is
adjustable from 0% to maximum /rated designed output.

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1.1.2 SYSTEM COMPONENTS

1. Power Supply - This is a power converting device, transforming the Client supplied
AC440 Volts, 60 Hz, Input power to a Low Voltage and High Current CONTROLLED
DC Output power. This DC power is supplied to the Ti anodes, to produce the designed
Sodium Hypochlorite Output.
2. Generating Chamber - Ti anodes arranged on the Chamber lid by flange mounting. So the
entire seawater passes through Ti anodes.

1.2 INSTALLATION
Installation requirements are limited to adequate amounts of seawater, electrical power and space.
Seawater should be available through a 50A nominal pipe at sufficient pressure and a discharge
line 50A, which leads to the point to be chlorinated. Seawater should be a salinity of
approximately 20 to 40 ohm-cm which is the approximately consistency of sea or coastal salt
water. The input lines may be of any suitable sea water resistant material, but the output lines
should be of Saran-lined steel, PVC or other corrosion resistant material.

1.3 OPERATION
Chlorine Generator is designed for constant unattended operation. The Power Supply is of a
constant current type, which will provide constant Chlorine Output under changing water
conductivity; thus eliminating tidal or temperature induced variances. It is equipped with safety
features, which will trip the Output circuits in case of malfunction.

1.4 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

There are service and maintenance procedures presented in each of this Manual. However, the
equipment has no moving parts and should require little or no maintenance. The renewal of Ti
anodes will be required periodically and can be accomplished with a minimum of down time if the
procedures in this manual are followed.

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1.5 STORAGE PRIOR TO INSTALLATION

These instructions are issued for the guidance of customers who wish to store the system for some
period prior to commissioning.
When the system is shipped from the factory, it is packaged such that is suitable for transportation
in an unprotected carrier, that is open bed truck, deck of the ship, etc. During shipment or during
loading or unloading it is possible that damage may occur to the shipping container, such that the
container is no longer adequate for long term storage. In that case, the container must be repaired.
The following storage procedures must be followed if equipment has been un-crated:
a.Storage must be in a dry building or hold of a ship.
b.Plastic bags or shrink wrap must cover all items and must be sealed tightly.
c.Desiccant is to be installed inside all bags and checked every 30 days and changed when
50% used. A log of this inspection must be maintained.
d.All highly polished machine parts must be coated with a protective lubricant. The coating
must remain intact until ready for use.
e.All equipment panel doors must be properly closed with all latches engaged.
f.All equipment must be on wooden skids.
g.Adequate provisions must be made to prevent animals and pests from nesting.
The following storage procedures must be followed if equipment has not been un-crated:
a.Store all crates in a dry area away from excess moisture.
b.All crates must be undamaged.
c.Crates are to be covered with plastic or shrink wrap, or an equivalent water and dirt-proof
cover.
d.Adequate provisions must be made to prevent animals and pests from nesting.
e.Desiccant is to be used inside plastic as noted for un-crated equipment above.

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SECTION III
1. PRINCIPLES OF ELECTROLYTIC CHLORINE GENERATION

The material presented in this Section has been prepared for the benefit of those who desire to
acquire further knowledge of the principles of electrolytic Chlorine generation. It is not necessary
to know these principles for the proper installation or operation of the KC system.
Chlorine is known to be an effective bio-fouling control and sterilizant and, as such, finds use in
the sewage treatment industry as well as many other applications including drinking water
purification, anti-fouling, swimming pools, etc.
Chlorine gas, although economical, is risky to store and use. This is true especially in populated
areas where hazards from escaping gas have been documented on numerous occasions.
Anhydrous Liquid Chlorine is a vigorous oxidizing agent that can cause instant utooxidation of a
metal surface when ignited by a spark. Water in only a small trace will cause an exothermic
reaction, which can cause very rapid corrosion of the metal container. In addition to being a
vigorous oxidizing agent and corrosive material, Chlorine gas is classed as a war gas. It is an
irritant that attacks the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, the eyes and the skin.
Small amounts of Liquid Chlorine may be released from minor leak in associated equipment.
Although they are hazardous to operating personnel, there are safety procedures to use to prevent
the majority of these from affecting the general populace. The real problem is considering the
catastrophic results of a major failure for which there is no remedial counter-measure.
The release of a 50 ton tank, for example, could require the evacuation of a 5 square mile area. If
this were to occur in a highly populated area, it is immediately evident that the results could be
disastrous. In order to eliminate the great risk inherent in Chlorine storage and use, many large
cities such as New York, Chicago and Providence have shifted to the use of concentrated
solutions of Sodium Hypochlorite.
Sodium Hypochlorite is available in the concentrated (15%) liquid form manufactured by local
companies or made on site where some cities have no local supply available.

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Sodium Hypochlorite is the alternate form of Chlorine that comes closest to being econominally
feasible as a chlorinating agent. In terms of safety, there is no comparison.
Sodium Hypochlorite is relatively odorless, and a fresh water flush readily removes any residue.
There is very little danger in spillage, and no special rules or regulations are required in
commercial handling or transporting as compared to the vigorous restrictions imposed on
handling or transporting of Liquid Chlorine.
The major reason Sodium Hypochlorite is not more widely used as a chlorinating agent is based
on economics. The eight to fifteen percent concentration does not offset the cost of Sodium
Hypochlorite compared to Liquid Chlorine. Other salts such as HTH are in turn several times
more costly than Sodium Hypochlorite solutions, thus, they are initially too costly to consider in
any large scale operation.
Although the relative safety of Sodium Hypochlorite is well known, it still presents problems
because of the large quantities that must be used. For example, a sewage treatment plant using six
tons of Chlorine per day requires a storage of eighty-three tons of Hypochlorite per day because it
is used in concentrations only up to 15% maximum. This also requires transportation and storage
of 30,000 tons per year. Transportation and storage costs can be seen as substantial factors in the
cost of a liquid Sodium Hypochlorite operation. Large quantities cannot be economically stored
because of a short half-life of 100 days at 15% concentration. Some areas do not have a chemical
company in the nearby vicinity to manufacture Sodium Hypochlorite and so it is manufactured on
the sewage treatment site.
This increases dangers because Liquid Chlorine must be used in the manufacturing process.
The obvious solution to the storage and safety problems is to use a system which can produce
Sodium Hypochlorite as needed with no storage required. This can be satisfied only with an
Electrolytic Hypochlorite Generator.

1.1 THEORY OF ELECTROLYSIS

When a current is passed through an electrolyte, the electrolyte is broken down into its constituent
elements in accordance with Faraday's Law. Theoretically, one gram equivalent of electrolyte is
released for each Faraday of current passed through it. In the case of Chlorine, 35.5 grams are
released for 96,500 Ampere-seconds of current.

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Titanium as an Anode material is ideally suited to this type of operation. It is electrochemically

inert at positive voltages of 9 volts or less due to an impenetrable oxide coating. With
MMO(Mixed Metal Oxide) plated to a thickness of 6 micron, this material now becomes a
relatively inert electron emitter or Ti anode which has a consumption rate of only 5 mg of MMO
per Ampere-year. This allows a life of approx. three(3) years for each 6 micron plated on the
Titanium bar.
Nascent Chlorine is generated at the Anode and Caustic is generated at the Cathode which react to
give Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl). This is a stable compound of Chlorine. Although this
compound can be stored, it is not feasible in low concentrations because of the large volumes
required. Chlorine in this form is as effective as elemental Chlorine for bacterial and marine
growth control without the complications of Liquid Chlorine handling and storage.

1.2 EFFECTS OF CHLORINE

Chlorine is a well known toxicant. It has been shown that 0.2 to 0.5 PPM of continuous
chlorination will prevent all marine fouling in time. Higher than 0.5 PPM might produce the
corrosion of the metallic piping, and other metallic Equipment.
A trace residual discharge will insure the killing of all fouling organisms in a sea water system
when con-stant chlorination is employed.
It should be emphasized that constant chlorination is the best method for safe and efficient fouling
and bacteria control.

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SECTION IV
INSTRUCTION FOR CHLORINE GENERATOR UNIT
INSTALLATION
The Chlorine generator unit is consist of chlorine generating chamber and control panel. Therefore
special care should be given against welding or any other hot works. It is also required not to have
any hard shocks during transportation.
It is recommended to install on bottom floor of engine room which should be placed to sea chests
as near as possible.
Over the chlorine generating chamber the Ti anode overhaul height must be given.

CONTROL PANEL
- Do not take off the wrap of Control panel during installation work and the cable gland
plate should be kept blocked up until cabling work is commenced.
- Switch off until ship starts engine(s) up and switch on when sea water pumps are running.
1. To ensure adequate ventilation it is recommended that an air gap be maintained around the
bottom and sides of the equipment for all units.
2. Provide and install appropriate input power supply cables, terminating them at the terminals
provided. Check that the supply source conforms to the voltage and frequency specification
given on the rating plate of the equipment.
3. Provide and install a cable of minimum 400mm between the Hull-ve terminal on the
equipment and the main ship structure by welding. Be sure to install correct system
negative cable as recommended in wiring diagram. These cables will carry the full rated
output capacity of the power unit.
4. Provide and install a connection to the ship's earthing system from the cubicle earth
terminal, typically 114mmSq Core Cable provided.

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MAINTENANCE
1. Keep the valve in use fully open. On the contrary keep the valve not in use fully closed.
(Its no problem to have readings of flow meter at more than max range.)
2. Its required to have DRAIN-OFF operation once a month or when flow meter readings is
shown less than 15m3/h.
3. During dry dock clean tank, flow meter, injection line and injection nozzle.
CAUTION
1. Keep wearing gloves and mask during cleaning.

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Daily Log for I.C.C.P System, Chlorine System , Shaft Earhing Device
Vessel Name

Amp

Brush renewal

24 Volts

MGPS Anodes Changed

Note.

Owner

Pjt No.

ICCP system capacity

Logging Month

Last Drydock

Last Drydock

1. Clean anode floc inside tank every two month regularly.

2012

Planned Drydock
2. Open air vent everyday to prevent air pocket inside tank.
3. Keep the valve in use fully open with the valve not in use closed

carried out
Date

Date

AFT I.C.C.P System

Area of
operation

Sea temp
C

Output

FWD I.C.C.P System

electrode (mv)

Amp Volt Cell 1

Cell 2

Output

electrode (mv)

Amp Volt Cell 1

Cell 2

NO1 ANODE CHAMBER FOR SCOOP & MAIN S.W. CIRCULATING S/C

Output
Amp

Volt

Flow meter(m/h)
HIGH S/C LOW S/C

IN
USE
(V)

Chlorine
measured
(ppm)

Shaft
mV

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
1
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
Keep shaft potential below 80mV. Slip ring to be cleaned and brushes to be in tight contact.
OBSERVATIONS
(v) as observed
Fouling in Main Condenser
Fouling in Strainer

Nil

Strainer inspected on
Medium
Light

Heavy

PORT
ST'BD

Fouling in Pipeline
Fouling in Heat Exch.
Corrosion in Strainer

PORT
ST'BD

Corrosion in Pipeline
Corrosion in Heat Exch.
Remark:
Submitted by:
CAUTION

Customers are recommended for the purchase of genuine parts from us.
Imitated parts make the system get fatally damaged.

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Slipring check
week 1
ok
week 2
ok
week 3
ok
week 4
ok
week 5
ok