Ballast Water Management

Aquarius® EC
Ballast water management system

PRODUCT LE AFLET

As international ballast water regulations come into force the Wärtsilä Aquarius ®
EC ballast water management system delivers compliance in globally encountered
environmental conditions. The proven treatment technology incorporates robust
features covering operation, maintenance and through life support, ensuring a low
risk path to both retrofit and compliance.

TECHNICAL OVERVIEW FEATURES & BENEFITS

Wärtsilä Aquarius ® EC is a ballast water management
system providing a safe, flexible and economical process
for the treatment of ballast water.
Ballast water treatment with a Wärtsilä Aquarius ® EC
system is achieved through a simple and efficient two
stage process. Upon uptake the sea water is first passed
through a back washing filter (1st Stage) and then the
filtered sea water passes through a static mixer, where the
disinfectant generated from the side stream electrolysis
unit (2nd stage) is injected to ensure a maximum level of
10ppm in the treated ballast water.
• Type approved system
• Flexible integration for retrofitting
• No salinity or temperature limits
• USCG Alternate Management System (AMS)
• In situ safe, sustainable and economical disinfectant
generation
• Efficient dosing controls
• Intelligent PLC control ensuring safe, automatic and
economical operation
• Dedicated BWMS training programme at Wärtsilä land
and sea academy
• Explosion proof available for Zone 1 installations

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Fig 1. Aquarius ® EC Scope of Supply

KEY PARAMETERS

Aquarius® EC Maximum Total Footprint Installed Power Nominal Power Total Weight
System Capacity (m3/h) (m3) (kW) (kW) (kg)

AQ-250-EC 250 10.3 26 23 3275

AQ-300-EC 300 10.3 29 25 3265
AQ-375-EC 375 10.5 35 29 3630
AQ-430-EC 430 10.5 39 32 3705
AQ-500-EC 500 11.0 44 36 3780
AQ-550-EC 550 11.0 51 41 3795
AQ-750-EC 750 12.4 61 48 4420
AQ-850-EC 850 12.4 71 56 4360
AQ-1000-EC 1000 16.3 86 68 6060
AQ-1200-EC 1200 16.4 110 87 6195
AQ-1500-EC 1500 15.3 123 97 8415
AQ-1650-EC 1650 15.3 147 112 8273
AQ-2000-EC 2000 15.9 168 126 8655
AQ-2250-EC 2250 15.9 208 154 8655
AQ-2500-EC 2500 16.0 226 167 9495
AQ-3000-EC 3000 16.0 265 193 10335
AQ-3300-EC 3300 16.0 320 233 10335

COMPONENT DETAIL

STATIC MIXER

Component Dimensions (metres) Dry Weight

Size Length Width Height (kg)

H0300ECM 0.4 0.3 0.3 170

H0430ECM 0.5 0.4 0.4 225
H0550ECM 0.5 0.4 0.4 300
H1000ECM 0.6 0.5 0.5 315
H1200ECM 0.6 0.6 0.6 350
H1500ECM 0.7 0.6 0.6 400
H2000ECM 0.7 0.7 0.7 450
H3600ECM 0.8 0.8 0.8 600
FILTER

Component Dimensions (metres) Dry Weight

Size Length Width Height (kg)

H0250F 2.7 0.6 0.9 500

H0300F 2.7 0.6 0.9 490
H0375F 2.7 0.7 1.0 800
H0430F 2.7 0.7 1.0 875
H0500F 3.1 0.7 1.0 875
H0550F 3.1 0.7 1.0 890
H0750F 3.0 1.2 1.3 1560
H0850F 3.0 1.2 1.3 1500
H1000F 3.3 1.2 1.3 1600
H1200F 3.3 1.2 1.3 1700
*H1500F 1.7 1.6 3.0 3700
*H1650F 1.7 1.6 3.0 3558
*H2000F 1.8 1.8 3.0 4260
*H2250F 1.8 1.8 3.0 4260
*H2500F 1.8 1.8 3.5 4950
*H3000F 1.8 1.8 3.8 5170
*H3300F 1.8 1.8 3.8 5170
*Vertical arrangement
NOTE: all filters may be installed in vertical or horizontal orientation

ELECTROCHLORINATION CELLS

Component Dimensions (metres) Dry Weight

Size Length Width Height (kg)

H0550ECC 2.5 1.0 1.4 585

H0850ECC 2.5 1.0 1.9 525
H1200ECC 2.5 1.0 1.8 760
H1500ECC 2.5 1.0 2.3 930
H2400ECC 2.5 1.0 1.9 560
H3600ECC 2.5 1.0 2.4 1180

SIDESTREAM PUMP DOSING / DEGASSING

Component Dimensions (metres) Dry Weight Component Dimensions (metres) Dry Weight
Size Length Width Height (kg) Size Length Width Height (kg)

H0850ECS2 1.2 0.8 0.9 220 H0850ECT 2.6 1.2 1.9 1005
H3300ECS2 1.2 0.8 0.9 280 H3300ECT 3.4 1.6 1.9 1660

NEUTRALISER NEUTRALISER DRUM

Component Dimensions (metres) Dry Weight Component Dimensions (metres) Dry Weight
Size Length Width Height (kg) Size Length Width Height (kg)

H0550ECBD 1.2 0.7 0.5 145 H0550ECDM 1.4 0.8 1.6 650
H3300ECBD 1.3 0.7 0.5 145 H3300ECDM 3.1 0.8 1.6 1300
SUPPORT THROUGHOUT
THE ENTIRE LIFECYCLE
OPERATING PRINCIPLE
PROVEN FILTRATION
During uptake ballast water passes through a screen
filter. The filter removes particulates, sediments,
zooplankton and phytoplankton over 40 micron.
Automatic filter cleaning ensures and maintains filtration
efficiency.
ELECTRO-CHLORINATION
Disinfectant TRO (total residual oxidant) is produced
by an EC cell module, comprising of electrolytic cells,
specifically designed to generate sodium hypochlorite
from sea water.
The sodium hypochlorite generated is pumped into
the main ballast line, where it is mixed with filtered
ballast water for efficient disinfection, and pumped
into the ballast tanks. Ballast water TRO concentration
is monitored to ensure the correct hypochlorite dose.
During discharge the filter is bypassed and residual
concentration of TRO in treated ballast water is
monitored before being discharged overboard.
If required, treated ballast water is neutralised by
injecting sodium bisulfite into the main ballast line during
discharge. Neutralisation effectiveness is continuously
monitored to ensure compliance with MARPOL
discharge limits.
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Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
FLEXIBLE SUPPLY OPTIONS
Tailored solutions to fit the need of the vessel overcoming
ship specific arrangement and access. Aquarius ® EC can be
supplied as loose component kits as above, or alternatively as
modular arrangements or bespoke single skid design. In-house
expertise in retrofit scanning, engineering & commissioning is
available via the Wärtsilä global Services organisation.
PRESSURE DROP
Normal Operation: 0.3 barg
Backwash Set Point: 0.8 barg
CONTROL PANEL (FLOOR MOUNTED)
1340mm Wide x 1950mm High x 412mm Deep
Weight: 250kg
MATERIALS
Supporting Framework: Mild Steel
Static Mixer: Powder Coated Mild Steel
Filter: Epoxy Coated Mild Steel /
Duplex 904L Screen
Module Pipework: Galvanised Steel / Composite
Consumables: Sodium Bisulfite & TRO
Sensor Reagent