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Alfa Laval PB3-600

Alfa Laval PB3-600 chemical-free UV ballast water treatment system (medium merchant). Treatment capacity 600 m3/h, max flow 600 m3/h. UV power 21.0 kW, 6 synthetic quartz UV lamps. Type-approved IMO BWMC and USCG. PureBallast 3 uses filtration + UV with synthetic quartz lamp sleeves.

Alfa Laval S.p.A. Alfa Laval PB3-600

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Common failures & inspection points

Nozzle and spray system wear: nozzles can become clogged/damaged through erosion, sludging or mineral deposit, affecting spray pattern and

Visual inspection of spray nozzles for wear, cracks, deposits; functionality test of spray pattern; use genuine replacement nozzles via Alfa Laval sprayer replacement programme with manufacturer calibration

pH and PAH sensor calibration: sensors (PAH, turbidity) must be calibrated by manufacturer every 2 years (MEPC standard). Inaccurate measurements lead to compliance-

Check calibration date (should not be older than 2 years); sensor replacement via Alfa Laval exchange programme; documentation of calibration certificates and measurement logs (current standard: logging every ~90 seconds)

Absorber corrosion: The absorber module (separated from the jet module by natural water trap) is exposed to saltwater/acid environment and can corrode; corros

Dry dock condition assessment to be carried out (ideally planned 6 months before docking); visual inspection for corrosion spots, material loss on walls/floors; wall thickness measurement (critical areas); documentation and repair recommendations

Wash water monitoring and leak detection: In closed-loop/hybrid operation, dirty water with soot, minerals and oil is generated; insufficient monitoring or leak i

Testing of the water treatment unit (PureSOx H2O centrifugal separator) for wear/sludging; verification of pH/PAH/turbidity measurements and records (continuous logging required); visual inspection for leaks in piping and fittings; validation that turbidity remains <25 FTU

Jet and absorber module piping and damper valves: U-design or inline design utilize complex internal pipe systems; deposits, corrosion or valve clog

Dry dock inspection: Visual inspection of internal pipes (using endoscope if necessary) for deposits/corrosion; functional testing of damper valves and pumps; inspection of critical components per Alfa Laval dry dock service kit (damper valves, pumps, sensors); replacement of worn parts with original spare parts

Discharge water testing and compliance documentation: IMO MEPC requires laboratory tests of discharge water after commissioning and before each class survey; tests

Verification of discharge water test certificates (laboratory-confirmed) and their date; comparison of measured values against limit values (pH ≥6.5, PAH ≤50 µg/L, turbidity ≤25 FNU, temperature ≤60°C); in US waters: at least 2 tests in year 1, then annually 1x; in other regions possibly more frequently; documentation in ship's compliance logbook

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