Cooling water, cooling water treatment, boiler water, boiler water treatment
Ballast water treatment systems (BWTS) are crucial for protecting marine ecosystems, especially with new regulatory amendments effective February 2025. Innovations such as Optimarin’s Guardian, Bawat’s BaaS, and hybrid systems are at the forefront, offering efficiency and compliance. Case studies demonstrate the growing need for modern solutions in maritime operations, ensuring ecological responsibility.
Author: Daniel G. Teleoaca – Marine Chief Engineer The world’s oceans are vital for global trade and transportation. But with great maritime activity comes a responsibility to minimize environmental impact. One key technology helping achieve this is Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) for vessel engines. Let’s dive deep into the world of vessel engine EGR systems….
Aboard every seafaring vessel, the marine boiler is one of the most important piece of equipment and for some of the vessels is the beating heart of the ship’s power generation and propulsion. Maintaining the boiler’s efficiency and safety is of paramount importance, and two key processes that ensure this are blowdown and surface scum…
The efficient operation of a vessel’s steam system is paramount for any seafaring vessel, and one vital component that plays a key role in this regard is the Cascade Tank. This article will delve into the purpose, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Cascade Tank. Additionally, we will explore the significance of maintaining a high…
The steam condenser is a critical component on board vessels that plays a crucial role in the efficiency and operation of boiler and steam-powered systems. It enables the conversion of exhaust steam from the consumers or main propulsion or power generation systems back into water, allowing for reuse and maximizing energy efficiency. In this comprehensive…
When it comes to maintaining efficient and reliable cooling systems, there are several crucial components that must be considered. One such component is the cooling water expansion tank. Recently, I have been asked, by one of my followers, to write an article about cooling water expansion tank. I found the subject to be interesting and…
Marine boilers play a vital role in powering vessels, providing heat and energy necessary for various operations at sea. However, the occurrence of oil contamination within these boilers can have severe consequences, jeopardizing both the safety and efficiency of maritime operations. In this blog post, we will explore the causes, impacts, and essential steps to…
The evaporation of water into a gas results in the production of steam and in order for the process of vaporization to take place, the water molecules need to be provided with an adequate amount of energy so that the bonds that hold them together (hydrogen bonds, etc.) may be severed. The term “latent heat”…
On one of my previous posts, we have discussed about Boiler chemical dosing and control and explained how to test the water and dose the chemicals for water treatment. As the water treatment chemicals tend to settle the impurities, these will form deposits at the bottom of the boiler or will float at the surface…
On my previous post we have discussed about how the engine cooling systems can be affected by scaling and corrosion and how different materials behave when they are exposed to corrosive environment. This post is a continuation and would like to discuss about how we can prevent and inhibit the scaling, fouling and corrosion in…