BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

When ballasting, the ballast water is filtrated by an automatic back-flushing Filter (AFU), which
removes large plankton and solid particles from ballast water. Then, at disinfection stage, a side
stream of seawater flows through an electrolytic unit ( EDU ) to produce oxidant (sodium
hypochlorite ), which is then injected back into the main ballast pipe to the ballast tanks to
sterilize marine organism, such as plankton, pathogens, larva or spores.

When de-ballasting, a neutralizer is added into the treated ballast water to neutralize the residual
oxidant (TRO). The neutralization process will always be activated prior to discharge to ensure
that de-ballast water complies with IMO D-2 and USCG VGP regulations.

1. Automatic Back-flushing Filter Unit

The ballast filter is an automatic back-flushing filter. Its flushing is done without interrupting
operation and with a minimal pressure drop. The filter has a 50 micron screen, which can
effectively remove planktons and solid particles whose size exceeds 50 micron and help to
reduce the consumption of oxidant generated by the system.

As filtration carries on, the soiling in the filter elements would increase the pressure difference
between the filter inlet and outlet. When the differential pressure of the filter screen or the
working time achieves the set value, the system will automatically start self-cleaning cycle, and
the dirty water is immediately discharged overboard either by the own pressure of the dirty water
or by the sludge pump.

2. Electrolytic Disinfection Unit

The electrolytic unit intakes a small part of filtrated seawater to electrolyzer and generates
oxidant (mainly sodium hypochlorite) and by-product hydrogen. The electrolyzed water contains
sodium hypochlorite solution is injected back into the main ballast pipe with an oxidant dosing
pump or unit. The oxidant reacts in the main ballast pipe to provide effective disinfection. The
by-product hydrogen is separated by the cyclone and then sufficiently diluted with air by the
blower to a safe level before it is released to open air.

Normally, the electrolytic unit takes seawater from AFU outlet or main seawater pipe with a
seawater booster pump; for fresh water voyage treatment, APT or other seawater reserving tank
will be taken to supply seawater for the electrolytic unit

3. Automatic Neutralization Unit

Automatic neutralization unit is used to neutralizing residual chlorite in the treated ballast water
during de-ballasting process. Na2S2O3 (Sodium Thiosulfate)solution is used as the neutralizer.
NaCl(sodium chloride) and Na2SO4 (sodium sulphate)produced in the neutralization reaction
are mild chemicals which will not pose risks to receiving waters.

4. Monitoring and Control System

The monitoring and control system is used to monitor and control the whole of operation of
BalClor® BWMS. The working status of the components in this system are automatically
monitored and controlled through both local and remote control cabinet.

ALARMS

TRO concentration High. TRO[Value] Pump[Number]

TRO concentration Low. TRO[Value] Pump[Number]

TRO concentration High. TRO[Value] Pump[Number]

Unit EM'CY Mode.

Add the neutralizing agent. ANU[1/2] TANK[Left/Right]

Pump[number]

ANU Tank Level Low.

ANU Tank Level Overflow.

The input Voltage Low

The input Voltage High

FMU Flow rate is high

FMU Flow rate is Low.

Detected H2 Gas. GDS

EM'CY Stop.

Bypass Valve Open. Mode

F.W TEMP. High

440V MC Fail.