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GEA Westfalia (Germany)

BallastMaster ultraV

The BallastMaster ultraV is GEA Westfalia's BWMS solution, based on UV irradiation similar to Alfa Laval PureBallast. Market introduction 2013, now installed on numerous newbuilds and as retrofit. GEA leverages its strength in centrifugal and filter technology for pre-treatment here. IMO and partially USCG approved. Estimated market share 5–8% in the global BWMS market.

GEA Westfalia (Germany) BallastMaster ultraV
100-6,000 m³/h
Capacity
Ballast Water
Medium

Components & Design

Component data being added…

Technical Data

type UV-based Ballast Water Management System
variant count approx 6
period start year 2013
drive type Electric
construction Medium-pressure UV reactor, automatic backwash filter

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Common failures & inspection points

UV lamp quartz sleeve fouling in turbid waters
Filter differential pressure sensor drift
UV dose calculation software inconsistencies requiring updates

Service & Maintenance

UV lamp replacement every 6,000-8,000 hrs. Quartz sleeve cleaning monthly. System software update at annual survey. Filter inspection quarterly.

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Replacement Parts

GEA service network. UV lamps: keep 1 set onboard. Lead time: 2-4 weeks. USCG Type Approval for some models.
Equipment Model #37680 · ✓ still in production