Open Cooling Systems

How can you prevent contamination in open cooling systems?

In open seawater cooling systems, seawater comes into direct contact with your equipment. This means that organisms, salts, and other contaminants are continuously introduced into the system. Within a short period of time, fouling develops in crossovers, strainer baskets, plate coolers, and tube coolers.

This contamination gradually builds up on the inside of pipes and components. Flow decreases and heat transfer deteriorates.

The consequences:

Unscheduled dockings

Restricted flow in pipes and systems

Reduced cooling capacity

Rising temperatures in engines and equipment

Increased risk of malfunctions and unplanned downtime

SmartFlow prevents fouling and contamination at the source. The system transmits ultrasonic sound waves through the structure. These vibrations disrupt the adhesion of microorganisms and deposits, preventing biofilm or scale from forming on the interior surface.

The system runs continuously in the background and keeps the entire cooling system clean, without the use of chemicals or periodic cleaning. This keeps pipes, strainer baskets, and coolers free of fouling and ensures that the system continues to function optimally.

A clean cooling system ensures that engines and equipment continue to operate reliably under all conditions. Cooling performance remains consistent, without any decline, while the risk of malfunctions caused by contamination is significantly reduced. As a result, unexpected downtime in critical systems is prevented, and you are less dependent on manual maintenance.

This ensures that the cooling system continues to operate stably and greatly reduces the risk of overheating and shutdown.

Transducer voor ultrasoon antifouling op een open koelsysteem

A sustainable choice: SmartFlow operates entirely without chemicals. No toxic substances and no environmental impact from cleaning. You’ll comply with the strictest environmental regulations and reduce your ship’s ecological footprint.

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