CUPRION ANTI FOULING

DATASHEET 5.0

CUPRION ANTI FOULING

REVISION 1
Cathodic Protection Co. Limited have manufactured and supplied the electrolytic 'Cuprion' anti-fouling system since the early 1970's to protect pumped sea water systems against marine growth. Today, the system is used by many of the major oil and gas offshore operators to protect vertical sea water and fire water pumps on platforms. Other applications include jetty fire pumps and sea water intake systems.

Benefits of the 'Cuprion' Ant-Fouling System Include: Reduction in power requirements over alternative methods for fouling control. Low maintenance system Low power requirement No handling or storage of chemicals required Environmentally acceptable 35 years of proven experience System Description The method is based upon the use of impressed current on copper and aluminium anodes which are themselves contained within an insulated steel frame which forms the cathode. The anode/cathode electrode unit is suspended from the pump motor base within the confines of the caisson so that all the water entering the pump must pass the electrode unit. The Cuprion system consists of two parts the electrode unit and control panel. The electrode contains a number of copper and aluminum anode bars held together in a steel frame to form the cathode. The actual number and size of the anodes is configured to suit each installation and available space for mounting the electrode unit. The anodes are connected to the constant current rectifier located within a safe area. The control panel is designed to regulate the anode currents in both pump on and pump off condition, so that during the pump standby condition an atmosphere of copper ions in the local environment will maintain the pump free from fouling. This feature is particularly useful for installation on fire pumps that are generally operated for a short period each week. Dosage levels of copper ions are extremely small and measured in micrograms per litre of seawater. Therefore, relatively small quantities of copper are required to provide protection dependent upon the flow rate and life required.

Venture Way, Grantham, Lincs NG31 7XS UK. Tel: +44 (0)1476 590666 Fax: +44 (0)1476 570605 Email: cpc@cathodic.co.uk Website: www.cathodic.co.uk
Registered Office: Minalloy House, Regent Street, Sheffield S1 3NJ, UK VAT No. 116 8408 71, Regd in England No. 478098

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CUPRION ANTI FOULING

DATASHEET 5.0

CUPRION ANTI FOULING

REVISION 1

Application For Submerged Pumps With extensive experience in the design of CuprionTM systems, CPCL provides anti fouling equipment for a wide variety of applications including : Offshore sea water lift pumps Offshore fire water lift pumps Jockey Pumps Jetty Fire Pumps Industrial sea water cooling systems

Deck Mounted Option For some applications traditional method of pump / electrode configuration may not be suitable. As an alternative we offer the deck mounted system. With the deck mounted 'Cuprion' anti-fouling system the anodes are located inside an tank through which sea water is fed from the main sea water system. As the water passes through the tank the carefully controlled anode currents ensure that the correct dosing level is applied for the particular application. The treated water is then piped down directly to the pump suction. In this way several pumps can be protected against fouling from a single treatment source. The Deck Mounted 'Cuprion' System is ideally suited for retro-fitting where the pump / electrode configuration may not be possible.

DATASHEET 5.0

Venture Way, Grantham, Lincs NG31 7XS UK. Tel: +44 (0)1476 590666 Fax: +44 (0)1476 570605 Email: cpc@cathodic.co.uk Website: www.cathodic.co.uk
Registered Office: Minalloy House, Regent Street, Sheffield S1 3NJ, UK VAT No. 116 8408 71, Regd in England No. 478098

CUPRION ELECTROLYTIC
TM

ANTI FOULING

AN OVERVIEW

CLEARLY THE BEST PROTECTION FOR YOUR INVESTMENT

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THE PROBLEM Hard fouling is the generic name given to the accumulation of the hydroid classification of invertebrate. Examples include Barnacles, Limpets, Mussels and Tubeworms. A typical example can be seen in the photograph which shows mussel colonisation of a marine pump. Mussels in particular are prolific breeders which attach themselves to almost any submerged surface (rocks, boats, piers, pipes and to each other) by secreting horny sticky threads. Egg fertilisation and production occurs within hours of the water temperature rising above 12C. After hatching and as long as the water temperature stays between 14C and 24C the free swimming larvae will appear in plankton and be dispersed by water currents. Spores can settle out if the circulation velocities are low enough under 1-1.5m/sec. Once the shell grows too heavy it will attach itself to a suitable substrate by means of its threads. By the end of the first growing season the female mussel can produce 30,000 to 40,000 eggs. Population growth is therefore rapid and will spread quickly through a seawater system where the flow of water ensures a good food supply. Marine Growth is therefore a problem in most oceans of the world, including colder environments such as the North Sea. The consequences are of particular concern for submerged pumps and water intakes. Initially resulting in reduced flows and pressure, untreated marine growth can lead to complete blockage of pumps and pipe work. Fire pumps are particularly at risk due to their infrequent operation

Picture shows typical example of hard fouling

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THE SOLUTION The effectiveness of copper as a deterrent for marine growth has been well known for centuries. Hulls of wooden sailing ships were clad in copper sheeting to maintain them free from growth. Copper is a naturally occurring element in sea water and one which is necessary for marine life. However by locally increasing the concentration of copper, an environment is created which discourages marine growth. This environment is not toxic to marine life, but does prevent settlement of the larvae and colonisation. The Cuprion system uses an automatic control system to produce the copper ions from a solid anode. Passing a low voltage DC current between the copper anode and steel cathode results in the release of copper ions from the anode. By regulating the current, the level of copper dosing is tailored accurately to each application. A typical Cuprion installation for a submerged sea water pump is shown below

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The Cuprion electrode is mounted on the pump intake using a custom designed attachment unit. Water being drawn into the pump passes over the Cuprion unit and collects copper ions which are being produced by the anode assembly. The treated water is then carried through the pump and pipe work, preventing marine growth throughout the system. The system automatically adjusts the output of copper ions to suit pump running conditions so that the pump is constantly protected, even in standby mode. Electrode life is usually matched to pump overhaul intervals, typically 5 years.

Electrodes Typical examples of pump mounted CuprionTM Anti Fouling Electrodes To assist with the distribution of the copper ions, the Cuprion system also features aluminium anodes. A second electrical circuit is used to produce aluminium ions and these react with the sea water to form hydrated aluminium oxide. This in turn combines with the copper ions to produce a floc of aluminium hydroxide. The floc maintains the copper ions in suspension so that they are carried with the water as it is pumped through the system. Data from Cuprion installations show that this technology allows copper ions to be carried over many kilometres of pipe work, so protecting it from fouling.

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PUMP MOUNTED OR TANK SYSTEM? Pump mounted Cuprion electrodes can be provided to suit the majority of marine pump configurations. An alternative system has been developed for customers to suit multiple pump applications, or where there is insufficient space to fit a conventional electrode to the pump intake. The Cuprion tank system has electrodes which are contained in a remote tank through which a constant flow of water is passed, and then fed to the pump intake. The water becomes treated with copper/aluminium ions in the tank, and the discharge of this treated water gives anti fouling protection to the pump(s). A typical tank system is shown below:

The CuprionTM tank system was developed with the maintenance engineer in mind and contains design features to ensure reliability and a low maintenance burden: Constant water flow through tank No motorised control valves System output is electronically regulated by varying anode currents No moving parts for single pump system Simple solenoid valves for flow control in multiple pump applications Simple anode replacement (~30 mins) Self contained package all equipment on skid

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ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF MARINE GROWTH CONTROL Chlorine based systems are the traditional method used for marine growth control. Chlorine is a highly effective anti fouling agent, but has high toxicity and is corrosive to marine equipment when dosing is not accurately controlled. Manual dosing with chlorine based products is notoriously unreliable due to the human factors involved, and storage and shipping of chemicals are problematic and costly. These issues mean that overdosing and corrosion problems are commonplace. Periodic shock dosing with chlorine may also result in the release of marine growth that has accumulated between treatments, causing downstream filters and equipment to become blocked or contaminated. More sophisticated chlorine based systems generate chlorine (hyperchlorite) from sea water. This equipment is contained in a package or skid which is mounted on the deck of the platform. These systems feature high power consumption and a high level of mechanical complexity, with pumps, motorised valves, mixers etc. It eliminates the hazards of transporting and storing chemicals. These systems generate the anti fouling agent and then mix it with water which is then piped to the pump intake. CuprionTM has a number of advantages over chlorine based systems: CuprionTM cannot cause corrosion. High reliability No chemicals to handle or store Automatic operation to suit pump duty 24/7 continuous protection No routine maintenance Low power consumption (~1kW)

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Cuprion

SHIPS & MARINE VESSELS

Bio-Fouling of seawater intakes on Ships & Marine Vessels can be a major problem, causing expensive equipment damage and pipework blockages, leading to shut down of vital seawater supplies. In the case of FW and FI FI systems Crewe Safety and Activity Reliability must be considered. In addition, repairs to damaged pumps, valves and pipe work are both costly and time consuming.

Chief Engineers would consider any remedial actions involving pipe section removal, repair, cleaning and re-installation as major refurbishment work on any operating marine craft or vessel. Cuprion - THE SOLUTION Cathodic Protection Co. Limited has developed a range Cuprion anti-fouling systems to protect submerged pumps, seawater intakes and associated pipework against marine growth. Originally the Cuprion system was developed and utilised for application on Platforms in North Sea during the Early 1970s. Developing the system for use on Ships and Marine Vessels involved changes to hardware and installation methods, Design requirements remained unchanged as Cuprion operates on proven electrolytic principles,

Marine Growth Anti-Fouling Systems

Cuprion
FIREWATER PUMP FOULING PREVENTION

Marine Growth Prevention is achieved by employing a small dc current flow (generally less than 0.5 Kw). This current flow energises copper and aluminium anodes to produce a fully effective, anti-foulant dosing solution. Selected dosing levels vary slightly to suit location and application, however maximum dosing limits utilised for design purposes are 25 g/litre and 4 g/litre for copper and aluminium respectively. Copper is a natural biocide /algaecide and provides complete protection from marine growth with no adverse environmental impact. Aluminium anodes produce aluminium hydroxide, which combines with the copper ions holding them in solution, keeping pipe work blockage free. Aluminium hydroxide also helps to arrest corrosion on internal pipe surfaces. Where space or weight restrictions are design considerations, CPCL have developed systems that can be mounted above or below deck. These systems utilise an electrolysis tank or Dosing Spool. The Cuprion anodes are simply mounted in the electrolysis tank or Candu dosing spool and energised to produce anti-foulant solution, which is delivered via suitably rated pipes or hoses. Several seawater intake systems can be Marine Growth Protected from a single source, Electrolysis tanks are generally mounted on a steel plinth along with the dc power unit, making the complete system integral, ideal for maintenance operations. The Candu dosing unit can be mounted vertically or horizontally in any accessible, convenient location. Electrodes take around 30 minutes to replace whilst at sea or in a dry dock, on these easy to maintain and flexible Anti-Fouling systems.

Cuprion - IN THE MARINE INDUSTRY Cuprion systems have been installed on all types of Ships & Marine Vessels indicative list below.
Vessel Details Country Client Details

FPSO Support Vessels Curlew AHTS 60 Metre AHTS 40 Metre Ferry Boat

UAE UAE Thailand Croatia

Lamnalco . Lamnalco Mermaid Maritime Divcom d.o.o

Engine Cooling and Fire Fighting Systems. Engine Cooling and Fire Fighting Systems. Central Cooling System Electrodes mounted in Fwd & Aft Sea Chests.

Marine Growth Anti-Fouling Systems

Cuprion
FIREWATER PUMP FOULING PREVENTION

NFPA 20 - Cuprion STANDARD RANGE CPCL have developed a standard range to suit National Fire Protection Association directives in NFPA 20 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection. The selector chart overleaf indicates the range of Cuprion systems available to suit NFPA 20. NFPA 20 - Cuprion SCOPE OF SUPPLY

NOTES. Items 2, 3,6,7,8 &10 provided by CPCL, remainder by others. CPCL can provide Items 4,9,11 & 12 upon request and receipt of relevant information. Standard TR Control Unit utilises M/Steel coated IP45 enclosure suitable for indoor installation, other specifications available upon request. Electrode Unit cable tail employs multi-stranded, tinned copper conductor, CSA to suit current output. System available in 12-14 weeks (Ex-Works) from Approved Documents/Purchase Order depending on client requirements,

Marine Growth Anti-Fouling Systems

Cuprion
FIREWATER PUMP FOULING PREVENTION

NFPA 20 - Cuprion SYSTEM SELECTOR

Flow Rate Usgpm 25 50 100 150 200 250 300 400 450 500 750 1,000 1,250 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 5,000 L/min 95 189 379 568 757 946 1,136 1,514 1,703 1,892 2,839 3,785 4,731 5,677 7,570 9,462 11,355 13,247 15,140 17,032 18,925 10 10 10 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 60 60 60 80 90 110 145 145 170 200 245 260 310 390 NFPA - 0025 - 10 NFPA - 0050 - 10 NFPA - 0100 - 10 NFPA - 0150 - 05 NFPA - 0200 - 05 NFPA - 0250 - 05 NFPA - 0300 - 05 NFPA - 0400 - 05 NFPA - 0450 - 05 NFPA - 0500 - 05 NFPA - 0750 - 05 NFPA - 1000 - 05 NFPA - 1250 - 05 NFPA - 1500 - 05 NFPA - 2000 - 05 NFPA - 2500 - 05 NFPA - 3000 - 05 NFPA - 3500 - 05 NFPA - 4000 - 05 NFPA - 4500 - 05 NFPA - 5000 - 05 Electrode Electrode Life (Years) Weight (kgs) Cuprion System I.D. Code

Electrode unit weight may vary, sizing based on maximum practical weight, shorter electrode life can be accommodated to suit project specific requirements. CPCL shall provide a formal quotation for a standard NFPA 20 Cuprion within 2 working days from receipt of a formal enquiry, email sales@cathodic.co.uk. For further visit our website at www.cathodic.co.uk.

Marine Growth Anti-Fouling Systems Marine Growth Anti-Fouling Systems

Cuprion Cuprion
OFFSHORE PLATFORMS OFFSHORE PLATFORMS
Bio-Fouling of water intake pumps and pipework on Offshore Platforms can be a major problem, causing expensive equipment damage and pipework blockages, leading to shut down of vital seawater supplies. In the case of fire water systems Crewe Safety and Structure Integrity must be considered. In addition, repairs to damaged pumps and pipe work are both costly and time consuming.

Maintenance Managers would consider any remedial actions involving pipe section removal, repair, cleaning and re-installation as major refurbishment work on any operating offshore facility. Cuprion - THE SOLUTION Cathodic Protection Co. Limited has developed a range Cuprion anti-fouling systems to protect submerged pumps, seawater intakes and associated pipework against marine growth. Originally the Cuprion system was developed and utilised for North Sea application during the Early 1970s. Today the system is specified for use on Offshore Platforms worldwide by many of the major Oil & Gas offshore operators. Cuprion operates on electrolytic principles, employing a small dc current flow (generally less than 1 Kw). This current flow energises copper and aluminium anodes to produce a fully effective, anti-foulant dosing solution. Selected dosing levels vary slightly to suit location and application, however maximum dosing limits utilised for design purposes are 25 g/litre and 4 g/litre for copper and aluminium respectively. Copper is a natural biocide /algaecide and provides complete protection from marine growth with no adverse environmental impact. Aluminium anodes produce aluminium hydroxide, which combines with the copper ions holding them in solution, keeping pipe work blockage free. Aluminium hydroxide also helps to arrests corrosion on internal pipe surfaces. The Cuprion system has been successfully applied on all types of seawater intakes from submerged pumps to open intake sea chests. The design of the electrode units can be adapted to suit all application requirements, but are usually flange mounted on submerged pumps or bolted to the wall of a sea chest. Where space or weight restrictions are design considerations, CPCL have developed a deck mounted system that utilises an electrolysis tank with required seawater flow and return connections. The Cuprion anodes are simply mounted in the tank and energised to produce anti-foulant solution, which is delivered to the intake area via suitably rated pipes or hoses.

Marine Growth Anti-Fouling Systems

Cuprion
OFFSHORE PLATFORMS
The electrolysis tank is generally mounted on a steel plinth adjacent to the dc power unit, making the complete system integral, ideal for maintenance operations. Anti-Fouling electrodes take around 30 minutes to replace.

Cuprion - IN THE OFFSHORE INDUSTRY Cuprion systems have been installed on all types of offshore structures worldwide, indicative list below.
Field/Platform Angostura Gas Project Cleeton Lyell Field Power Buoy. Orlan, Sakhalin Island Panna Capacity Enhancement Rough Platform Upgrade Country Trinidad UK UK Russia India UK Client BHP Billiton BP Exploration Monitor Oil Exxon Mobil WPIL System Details Firewater & Jockey Pumps. Deck Mounted System. Fire & Sea Water Pumps. Pump Mounted Electrodes. Cooling Water Intakes. Sea Chest Mounted Electrodes. Fire/Seawater Lift Pumps, Pump Mounted Electrodes. Seawater Lift Pump, Pump Mounted Electrode.

Amec/Centrica Change from ECU to Cuprion. Cooling, Fire & Service Water. Pump Mounted Electrodes.

To obtain additional technical or product data sheets on our Anti-Fouling products please contact us on email sales@cathodic.co.uk. For further information on CPCL visit our website at www.cathodic.co.uk.

CUPRION ANTI FOULING 5.0 CONTENTS

5.0 Cuprion Anti Fouling

SECTION

CUPRION ANTI FOULING

DATASHEET 5.0

CUPRION ANTI FOULING

REVISION 1
Cathodic Protection Co. Limited have manufactured and supplied the electrolytic 'Cuprion' anti-fouling system since the early 1970's to protect pumped sea water systems against marine growth. Today, the system is used by many of the major oil and gas offshore operators to protect vertical sea water and fire water pumps on platforms. Other applications include jetty fire pumps and sea water intake systems.

Benefits of the 'Cuprion' Ant-Fouling System Include: Reduction in power requirements over alternative methods for fouling control. Low maintenance system Low power requirement No handling or storage of chemicals required Environmentally acceptable 35 years of proven experience System Description The method is based upon the use of impressed current on copper and aluminium anodes which are themselves contained within an insulated steel frame which forms the cathode. The anode/cathode electrode unit is suspended from the pump motor base within the confines of the caisson so that all the water entering the pump must pass the electrode unit. The Cuprion system consists of two parts the electrode unit and control panel. The electrode contains a number of copper and aluminum anode bars held together in a steel frame to form the cathode. The actual number and size of the anodes is configured to suit each installation and available space for mounting the electrode unit. The anodes are connected to the constant current rectifier located within a safe area. The control panel is designed to regulate the anode currents in both pump on and pump off condition, so that during the pump standby condition an atmosphere of copper ions in the local environment will maintain the pump free from fouling. This feature is particularly useful for installation on fire pumps that are generally operated for a short period each week. Dosage levels of copper ions are extremely small and measured in micrograms per litre of seawater. Therefore, relatively small quantities of copper are required to provide protection dependent upon the flow rate and life required.

Venture Way, Grantham, Lincs NG31 7XS UK. Tel: +44 (0)1476 590666 Fax: +44 (0)1476 570605 Email: cpc@cathodic.co.uk Website: www.cathodic.co.uk
Registered Office: Minalloy House, Regent Street, Sheffield S1 3NJ, UK VAT No. 116 8408 71, Regd in England No. 478098

DATASHEET 5.0

CUPRION ANTI FOULING

DATASHEET 5.0

CUPRION ANTI FOULING

REVISION 1

Application For Submerged Pumps With extensive experience in the design of CuprionTM systems, CPCL provides anti fouling equipment for a wide variety of applications including : Offshore sea water lift pumps Offshore fire water lift pumps Jockey Pumps Jetty Fire Pumps Industrial sea water cooling systems

Deck Mounted Option For some applications traditional method of pump / electrode configuration may not be suitable. As an alternative we offer the deck mounted system. With the deck mounted 'Cuprion' anti-fouling system the anodes are located inside an tank through which sea water is fed from the main sea water system. As the water passes through the tank the carefully controlled anode currents ensure that the correct dosing level is applied for the particular application. The treated water is then piped down directly to the pump suction. In this way several pumps can be protected against fouling from a single treatment source. The Deck Mounted 'Cuprion' System is ideally suited for retro-fitting where the pump / electrode configuration may not be possible.

DATASHEET 5.0

Venture Way, Grantham, Lincs NG31 7XS UK. Tel: +44 (0)1476 590666 Fax: +44 (0)1476 570605 Email: cpc@cathodic.co.uk Website: www.cathodic.co.uk
Registered Office: Minalloy House, Regent Street, Sheffield S1 3NJ, UK VAT No. 116 8408 71, Regd in England No. 478098

Marine Growth Anti-Fouling Systems

Cuprion

SHIPS & MARINE VESSELS

Bio-Fouling of seawater intakes on Ships & Marine Vessels can be a major problem, causing expensive equipment damage and pipework blockages, leading to shut down of vital seawater supplies. In the case of FW and FI FI systems Crewe Safety and Activity Reliability must be considered. In addition, repairs to damaged pumps, valves and pipe work are both costly and time consuming.

Chief Engineers would consider any remedial actions involving pipe section removal, repair, cleaning and re-installation as major refurbishment work on any operating marine craft or vessel. Cuprion - THE SOLUTION Cathodic Protection Co. Limited has developed a range Cuprion anti-fouling systems to protect submerged pumps, seawater intakes and associated pipework against marine growth. Originally the Cuprion system was developed and utilised for application on Platforms in North Sea during the Early 1970s. Developing the system for use on Ships and Marine Vessels involved changes to hardware and installation methods, Design requirements remained unchanged as Cuprion operates on proven electrolytic principles,

Marine Growth Anti-Fouling Systems

Cuprion
FIREWATER PUMP FOULING PREVENTION

Marine Growth Prevention is achieved by employing a small dc current flow (generally less than 0.5 Kw). This current flow energises copper and aluminium anodes to produce a fully effective, anti-foulant dosing solution. Selected dosing levels vary slightly to suit location and application, however maximum dosing limits utilised for design purposes are 25 g/litre and 4 g/litre for copper and aluminium respectively. Copper is a natural biocide /algaecide and provides complete protection from marine growth with no adverse environmental impact. Aluminium anodes produce aluminium hydroxide, which combines with the copper ions holding them in solution, keeping pipe work blockage free. Aluminium hydroxide also helps to arrest corrosion on internal pipe surfaces. Where space or weight restrictions are design considerations, CPCL have developed systems that can be mounted above or below deck. These systems utilise an electrolysis tank or Dosing Spool. The Cuprion anodes are simply mounted in the electrolysis tank or Candu dosing spool and energised to produce anti-foulant solution, which is delivered via suitably rated pipes or hoses. Several seawater intake systems can be Marine Growth Protected from a single source, Electrolysis tanks are generally mounted on a steel plinth along with the dc power unit, making the complete system integral, ideal for maintenance operations. The Candu dosing unit can be mounted vertically or horizontally in any accessible, convenient location. Electrodes take around 30 minutes to replace whilst at sea or in a dry dock, on these easy to maintain and flexible Anti-Fouling systems.

Cuprion - IN THE MARINE INDUSTRY Cuprion systems have been installed on all types of Ships & Marine Vessels indicative list below.
Vessel Details Country Client Details

FPSO Support Vessels Curlew AHTS 60 Metre AHTS 40 Metre Ferry Boat

UAE UAE Thailand Croatia

Lamnalco . Lamnalco Mermaid Maritime Divcom d.o.o

Engine Cooling and Fire Fighting Systems. Engine Cooling and Fire Fighting Systems. Central Cooling System Electrodes mounted in Fwd & Aft Sea Chests.

Marine Growth Anti-Fouling Systems

Cuprion
FIREWATER PUMP FOULING PREVENTION

NFPA 20 - Cuprion STANDARD RANGE CPCL have developed a standard range to suit National Fire Protection Association directives in NFPA 20 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection. The selector chart overleaf indicates the range of Cuprion systems available to suit NFPA 20. NFPA 20 - Cuprion SCOPE OF SUPPLY

NOTES. Items 2, 3,6,7,8 &10 provided by CPCL, remainder by others. CPCL can provide Items 4,9,11 & 12 upon request and receipt of relevant information. Standard TR Control Unit utilises M/Steel coated IP45 enclosure suitable for indoor installation, other specifications available upon request. Electrode Unit cable tail employs multi-stranded, tinned copper conductor, CSA to suit current output. System available in 12-14 weeks (Ex-Works) from Approved Documents/Purchase Order depending on client requirements,

Marine Growth Anti-Fouling Systems

Cuprion
FIREWATER PUMP FOULING PREVENTION

NFPA 20 - Cuprion SYSTEM SELECTOR

Flow Rate Usgpm 25 50 100 150 200 250 300 400 450 500 750 1,000 1,250 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 5,000 L/min 95 189 379 568 757 946 1,136 1,514 1,703 1,892 2,839 3,785 4,731 5,677 7,570 9,462 11,355 13,247 15,140 17,032 18,925 10 10 10 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 60 60 60 80 90 110 145 145 170 200 245 260 310 390 NFPA - 0025 - 10 NFPA - 0050 - 10 NFPA - 0100 - 10 NFPA - 0150 - 05 NFPA - 0200 - 05 NFPA - 0250 - 05 NFPA - 0300 - 05 NFPA - 0400 - 05 NFPA - 0450 - 05 NFPA - 0500 - 05 NFPA - 0750 - 05 NFPA - 1000 - 05 NFPA - 1250 - 05 NFPA - 1500 - 05 NFPA - 2000 - 05 NFPA - 2500 - 05 NFPA - 3000 - 05 NFPA - 3500 - 05 NFPA - 4000 - 05 NFPA - 4500 - 05 NFPA - 5000 - 05 Electrode Electrode Life (Years) Weight (kgs) Cuprion System I.D. Code

Electrode unit weight may vary, sizing based on maximum practical weight, shorter electrode life can be accommodated to suit project specific requirements. CPCL shall provide a formal quotation for a standard NFPA 20 Cuprion within 2 working days from receipt of a formal enquiry, email sales@cathodic.co.uk. For further visit our website at www.cathodic.co.uk.

Marine Growth Anti-Fouling Systems Marine Growth Anti-Fouling Systems

Cuprion Cuprion
OFFSHORE PLATFORMS OFFSHORE PLATFORMS
Bio-Fouling of water intake pumps and pipework on Offshore Platforms can be a major problem, causing expensive equipment damage and pipework blockages, leading to shut down of vital seawater supplies. In the case of fire water systems Crewe Safety and Structure Integrity must be considered. In addition, repairs to damaged pumps and pipe work are both costly and time consuming.

Maintenance Managers would consider any remedial actions involving pipe section removal, repair, cleaning and re-installation as major refurbishment work on any operating offshore facility. Cuprion - THE SOLUTION Cathodic Protection Co. Limited has developed a range Cuprion anti-fouling systems to protect submerged pumps, seawater intakes and associated pipework against marine growth. Originally the Cuprion system was developed and utilised for North Sea application during the Early 1970s. Today the system is specified for use on Offshore Platforms worldwide by many of the major Oil & Gas offshore operators. Cuprion operates on electrolytic principles, employing a small dc current flow (generally less than 1 Kw). This current flow energises copper and aluminium anodes to produce a fully effective, anti-foulant dosing solution. Selected dosing levels vary slightly to suit location and application, however maximum dosing limits utilised for design purposes are 25 g/litre and 4 g/litre for copper and aluminium respectively. Copper is a natural biocide /algaecide and provides complete protection from marine growth with no adverse environmental impact. Aluminium anodes produce aluminium hydroxide, which combines with the copper ions holding them in solution, keeping pipe work blockage free. Aluminium hydroxide also helps to arrests corrosion on internal pipe surfaces. The Cuprion system has been successfully applied on all types of seawater intakes from submerged pumps to open intake sea chests. The design of the electrode units can be adapted to suit all application requirements, but are usually flange mounted on submerged pumps or bolted to the wall of a sea chest. Where space or weight restrictions are design considerations, CPCL have developed a deck mounted system that utilises an electrolysis tank with required seawater flow and return connections. The Cuprion anodes are simply mounted in the tank and energised to produce anti-foulant solution, which is delivered to the intake area via suitably rated pipes or hoses.

Marine Growth Anti-Fouling Systems

Cuprion
OFFSHORE PLATFORMS
The electrolysis tank is generally mounted on a steel plinth adjacent to the dc power unit, making the complete system integral, ideal for maintenance operations. Anti-Fouling electrodes take around 30 minutes to replace.

Cuprion - IN THE OFFSHORE INDUSTRY Cuprion systems have been installed on all types of offshore structures worldwide, indicative list below.
Field/Platform Angostura Gas Project Cleeton Lyell Field Power Buoy. Orlan, Sakhalin Island Panna Capacity Enhancement Rough Platform Upgrade Country Trinidad UK UK Russia India UK Client BHP Billiton BP Exploration Monitor Oil Exxon Mobil WPIL System Details Firewater & Jockey Pumps. Deck Mounted System. Fire & Sea Water Pumps. Pump Mounted Electrodes. Cooling Water Intakes. Sea Chest Mounted Electrodes. Fire/Seawater Lift Pumps, Pump Mounted Electrodes. Seawater Lift Pump, Pump Mounted Electrode.

Amec/Centrica Change from ECU to Cuprion. Cooling, Fire & Service Water. Pump Mounted Electrodes.

To obtain additional technical or product data sheets on our Anti-Fouling products please contact us on email sales@cathodic.co.uk. For further information on CPCL visit our website at www.cathodic.co.uk.

Marine Growth Anti-Fouling Systems

Cuprion CAnDU

SEAWATER PUMP FOULING PREVENTION

CUPRIONTM ANTI FOULING OVERVIEW

Cathodic Protection Co. Limited have manufactured and supplied the electrolytic Cuprion anti-fouling system since the early 1970s to protect pumped sea water systems against marine growth. Today, the system is used by many of the major oil and gas offshore operators to protect vertical sea water and fire water pumps on platforms. Other applications include jetty fire pumps and sea water intake systems.

CAnDU SYSTEM OVERVIEW

Bio-Fouling of water intake pumps and pipework can be a major problem, causing expensive equipment damage and pipework blockages, leading to shut down of vital seawater supplies. To address these issues Cathodic Protection Co. Limited has developed a deck mounted anti-fouling system, which can use the existing delivery pipe work from a chlorine antifouling system. This latest version from Cathodic is known as the CAnDU system. It features a modular design which can be expanded to suit different pump capacities, allowing manufacturing costs to be minimised. The result is an affordable system which will provide complete anti fouling protection to the pump and significant savings to the operator.

BENEFITS OF THE CUPRION ANTI FOULING SYSTEMS:-

R eduction in power requirements over alternative methods for fouling control. Low maintenance system Low power requirement No handling or storage of chemicals required Environmentally acceptable 35 years of proven experience

FEATURES, BENEFITS AND ADVANTAGES OF THE CAnDU SYSTEM

Quicker anode replacement Anodes changed without lifting pump Multiple pumps can be serviced from one location D irect replacement for Hypochlorite / Chemical dosing system using same dosing pipework No hazardous chemicals to handle Non-corrosive media, copper & aluminium ion solution Lower power consumption than Hypochlorite Minimal maintenance requirement Safe for use with Reverse Osmosis equipment

CUPRIONTM SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The method is based upon the application of an impressed current through copper and aluminium electrodes which allows a controlled dosing process of both elements in solution. The copper acts as a natural biocide preventing hard bio-fouling such as Barnacles, Limpets, Mussels and Tubeworms. The Aluminium allows the copper to stay in solution for longer and provides a corrosion control benefit.

TYPICAL CAnDUTM INSTALLATION

Rather than attach the copper and aluminium electrodes on pump, the anti fouling solution is produced in a deck mounted vessel and delivered to the pump intake area. This system can utilise existing pipework from Hypochlorite systems if required.

VENT & PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

ISOLATION VALVE

PLASTIC PIPE WORK

ANODE JUNCTION BOX

PRESSURISED WATER SUPPLY

ANTI-FOULING FEED TO PUMP INTAKE

TYPICAL CAnDUTM UNIT

Each CAnDUTM unit is designed according to the specific requirements of the project, however the fundamentals of the design are outlined in the diagram below. The vessel body is available in heavy duty uPVC material or steel for greater impact resistance if this is a site consideration. The CAnDUTM system is environmentally friendly, cost efficient The Copper and Aluminium electrodes are located inside the vessel and are easily replaced at the end of their service life. The complete assembly is mounted along with the power control unit on a self contained skid unit as shown overleaf. If required the CAnDUTM unit can be used to dose multiple pumps from one vessel making it even more cost effective and efficient to run. and removes the need to handle and store hazardous chemicals associated with alternative Anti Fouling solutions. In general electrode life is designed for 1 2 years in service. Replacement electrodes can be made in under one hour and spare /replacement electrodes can be sent quickly and efficiently via our network or distributors worldwide.

VISUAL DESIGN GUIDE - ANTI FOULING SYSTEM

VENT & PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE ISOLATION VALVE

STEEL FLANGES PLASTIC PIPE WORK HEAVY DUTY PLASTIC BODY ANODE JUNCTION BOX COPPER / ALUMINIUM ELECTRODES

ANTI-FOULING FEED TO PUMP INTAKE

PRESSURISED WATER SUPPLY

CAnDUTM DECK MOUNTED ANTI FOULING

The CAnDUTM unit is locally controlled with a simple to use switch mode power supply / output control unit. This allows the client to set and monitor dosing levels and systems performance levels. Once set up the unit requires practically zero user interface / maintenance. The units construction is designed for harsh marine environment operating conditions. The Control Unit automatically adjusts the dosing level when pumps are in standby mode and at most risk of marine growth. This feature maintains pump protection whilst at the same time increasing electrode life and minimising operating costs.

The CAnDUTM system comes as a complete skid mounted assemble ready for fast and easy installation at site. Vessel can be constructed in uPVC or Steel (including Stainless options) according to the requirements and location of the site. CuprionTM units are in service across the world and spare parts and replacement electrodes are available quickly and economically through our range of distributors or direct from CPCL. Corrosion problems and poor reliability are issues which are often reported by operators of chlorine based anti fouling systems. The Cuprion system in contrast is non-corrosive and requires no routine maintenance.

CUPRIONTM ANTI FOULING OVERVIEW

In order to help you specify and request a quotation for a CAnDUTM system we have provided a checklist / questionnaire below requesting the outline information we need to provide you with a detailed offer.

Location of pumps (i.e. North Sea, Gulf of Mexico) Number of pumps: Normal pump running capacity: Pump run time: Time between pump overhauls/removal from caisson: Location and IP Rating of Control Panel: Other relevant information: m/hr hr/yr Years Distance between pump intake and deck level: Caisson I.D m mm

The standard design consists of 1 copper and 1 aluminium anode. The following chart gives an estimation of the flow rate that can be protected by this standard design, against pump hours run per year. This chart is just one example, we can provide design and data to suit many different applications. Submission of the data requested above will enable us to tailor a solution specific to your requirements.

Cathodic Protection Co Ltd Venture Way Grantham NG31 7XS United Kingdom Tel : + 44 (0)1476 590666 Fax : + 44(0)1476 570605 Email :cathodic.sales@cathodic.co.uk Web : www.cathodic.co.uk

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