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ANTI-FOULING SOLUTIONS
LESS DRAG - SAVE YOU MONEY
ZERO POISONOUS ENVIRONMENTAL LEGACY
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Unlike biocidal coatings and impressed-current systems, Sonihull is low cost, low maintenance with zero poisonous environmental legacy
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PROTECTS INSIDE-AND-OUTSIDE
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Sonihull is a complete range of fit-and-forget antifouling solutions for any solid surface that is exposed to raw seawater.
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COMPLETE RANGE OF SOLUTIONS
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From hulls, shafts, propellers and waterjets, to sea-chests, tanks, keel-coolers, box-coolers, pipework, intakes and valves.
HOW IT WORKS
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Sonihull systems produce multiple bursts of ultrasonic energy in a range of targeted pulse frequencies.
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These pulses are transmitted through the material that the transducer is attached to.
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The ultrasound produces a pattern of increasing and decreasing pressure on the surface of the material
INCREAING AND DECREASING PRESSURE
The ultrasound produces a pattern of increasing and decreasing pressure on the surface of the material. In a process called non-inertial cavitation, microscopic bubbles are created during the reduced pressure cycle and are imploded as the pressure increases. The microscopic agitation has a cleansing effect which destroys surface algae.
KEY FEATURES OF SONIHULL
Environmentally Friendly
Effective bio-fouling without the poisonous environmental legacy of biocides or microplastics
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No Disturbance
Inaudible to humans and marine life with no interference to sonar and electronic equipment
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Low Power Consumption
At only 3.6 watt-hours per transducer, Sonihull is ideal for onboard, standby or remote power.
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Easy Installation
No Drydocking, no through-hull fittings, no expensive Impressed Current Antifouling copper anodes to replace.
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Less Downtime
Lower Fuel Consumption
Clean hull, propellers and rudders can reduce fuel consumption by up to 30%
Microbial Control
Lower Operating Costs
Can save up to 95% of capital and MRO costs when compared to impressed-current antifouling systems.
Easy System Integration
No cleaning hard-to-reach areas, extended maintenance intervals, less downtime and reduced running costs.
Ideal for bulk storage. Sonihull suppresses Diesel bug and keeps potable water fresher for longer.
Compatible with RS232 / RS422 and Modbus communication interface for remote control with critical path fault monitoring.
The benefits
Disrupting this first link in the food chain keeps the surface clean and makes it a much less inviting habitat for larger organisms that feed on the algae.
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The microscopic movement of water also prevents barnacle and mussel larvae from embedding on the surface.