Manufacturer: Tratec Co., Ltd
Model: AFS

Features

Conventional methods to prevent marine organisms from attaching to ships include injecting chemicals into the seawater line or sterilizing seawater with chlorides generated by electrolyzing seawater. On the other hand, the Caselco System’s AFS uses the electrical conductivity of seawater to prevent the proliferation of marine organisms with copper ions. Copper ions are generated by passing a direct current through the anode (copper electrode/aluminum electrode). The copper ions are adsorbed by the adhesiveness of the aluminum hydroxide/iron hydroxide colloidal particles that are generated at the same time, and are attached to the walls that come into contact with seawater, increasing the concentration of copper ions and creating an environment that is less conducive to the growth of marine organisms.