Ballast Water Treatment Filters - Container Ship Specific
Automatic self-cleaning screen filters remove sediment and organisms before the main ballast-water treatment stage. On container ships, they are selected to match ballast-pump flow, pressure, water quality and the vessel's type-approved BWMS.
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Product Information
| Product Name | Ballast Water Treatment Filters |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Container Ship Specific |
| Product Reference | 512 |
| Brands / Manufacturers | BOLL & KIRCH, Filtersafe, HYDAC |
| Unit of Measure | Set |
Key Features
| Key Feature |
|---|
| 1. Automatic differential-pressure or timed backflushing |
| 2. Typical screen rating of 40-50 micrometres |
| 3. Continuous filtration during cleaning |
| 4. Corrosion-resistant marine construction |
| 5. Low-pressure-drop design for high ballast flow |
Applications of Ballast Water Treatment Filters
| Application |
|---|
| 1. Pre-filtration for UV ballast-water treatment systems |
| 2. Pre-filtration for electrochlorination systems |
| 3. Sediment and organism removal during container-ship ballasting |
Models & Manufacturers
| Model | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| BOLLFILTER Automatic Type 6.18.3 BWT | BOLL & KIRCH Filterbau GmbH |
| PureBallast 3 | Alfa Laval |
| CompactClean | DESMI Ocean Guard A/S |
| Optimarin Ballast System | Optimarin AS |
Technical Specifications
| Model | Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOLLFILTER Automatic Type 6.18.3 BWT | Filter type | Automatic backflushing screen filter | — |
| PureBallast 3 | Nominal filter rating | 40 | µm |
| CompactClean | Nominal filter rating | 40 | µm |
| Optimarin Ballast System | Nominal filter rating | 40 | µm |
Standards, Certifications & Class Approval
Review the available standards and approval information relevant to the product. Actual certification, material traceability, inspection and classification requirements depend on the product type, intended application and purchasing specification.
| Applicable Standards & Certification | Filters must form part of a BWMS type-approved under the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention and the IMO BWMS Code. US-trading vessels may require a system approved under USCG 46 CFR 162.060. Applicable piping, electrical and pressure-equipment standards depend on installation. |
|---|---|
| Class Approval | Approval is normally granted to the complete ballast-water management system rather than the filter alone. Depending on the selected BWMS and vessel project, review or approval may involve DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, ClassNK, RINA or other flag-recognized societies. |
Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information
| Installation Notes | Install upstream of the treatment unit with isolation and bypass arrangements only as permitted by the approved BWMS design. Match flange rating, flow direction, design pressure and ballast-pump capacity. Provide backwash discharge piping, differential-pressure instruments and maintenance access. |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Tips | Inspect screens, seals, backwash nozzles and actuators at maker-specified intervals. Verify differential-pressure readings and automatic cleaning cycles. Remove sediment, check for corrosion or screen damage, and use only approved replacement elements. |
| Safety Notes | Isolate, depressurize and drain the filter before opening. Lock out pumps and electrical or pneumatic actuators. Treat retained sediment and backwash water according to the approved ballast-water management plan and applicable port-discharge requirements. |
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