BRAND-NEW
Vessel Protection During Corona These are extraordinary times and practically every form of business is
prevention of marine growth. A highly efficient cooler that’s protected
experiencing some kind of fall out as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
against fouling through the use of UV-C light. An innovation that fits
The maritime sector is no exception and the Corrosion team hopes all of
today’s need for sustainable solutions
their partners will push through without too many difficulties.
Construction materials
A
s we know, ships that are laid up are susceptible to fouling, which can
The cooler is made of carbon steel and coated with a UV-resistant 2
result in serious maintenance costs. Corrosion has recently launched
component epoxy paint. This combination, together with the use of
its environmentally friendly UV-C light technology to protect coolers against
sacrificial anodes, ensures that no galvanic corrosion will occur, even if
fouling and thought this could be a good option for vessels needing
impact occurs and the coating is damaged.
protection during the current situation. With this new technology, the powerful UV light source protects every surface it comes into contact with.
Retrofit
Corrosion is making this technology available for everybody. It can be
The UV-C Coolers are not only the best solution for new building vessels
fitted to protect any surface, as long as the light can reach it. Sea chests,
but are also interchangeable with traditional box coolers. Due to their
propellers, the hull, thruster tunnels, strainers. No problem: Just connect
higher efficiency, the dimensions of the UV-C Coolers will fit in the existing
the power unit.
available space. The in- and outlets on top of the cooler are tailor-made to
This offer is temporary and requires no permanent commitment
fit the original piping without needing major adjustments.
or purchase. It is possible to lease lamps for just a week, or longer, depending on needs. The offer includes UV-C lamps, a power unit, and
Benefits:
connection materials: all the equipment is simple to install (and later
• Environmentally friendly
uninstall). Corrosion is not able to do the installation due to the current
• Higher heat transfer efficiency due to pillow plate technology
COVID-19 safety measures, but they’re available to assist, 24/7.
• Robust construction
UV-C light is a proven and highly effective anti-fouling technology that
• 24/7 protection when at sea and for laid-up vessels
brings a lot of advantages, especially if vessel is temporarily laid up.
• No risk of galvanic corrosion due to the use of mild steel • Backwards compatibility with existing box coolers.
UV-C Cooler In an exclusive cooperation with high-end partners like Philips, CORROSION developed a non-chemical alternative solution for the
For further information: www.corrosion.nl © Corrosion BV
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