Document ID: EPA-HQ-OW-2010-0582-0128
Agency: epa
Document Type: Supporting & Related Material
Title: 
Posted Date: 2010-10-12T04:00Z

The following is a summary of E.T.I.'s Ballast Water Discharge Treatment
System’s (BWDTS) unique features and attributes: 

I)	The system treats the Ballast Water utilizing Ozone & Sonic Energy.

IIa)	The system treats the Ballast Water only upon discharge.

IIb)	The system does not have any of the intake or in-tank
treatment sediment issues, as Captain Phil Jenkins has pointed out
in various presentations/papers.

III)        The system does not create nor have any chemical residual
issues; nor does it create any 

potential damage to the environment.

IV)       The system's performance is not affected by the Ballast
Water temp/salinity/PH/turbidity.

Va)      The system does not have any filtrate issues, because
it does not rely upon filtration equipment

as part of the treatment system.

Vb)      The system's optimum performance is enhanced if improved
filtration is done upon the Ballast 

Water intake.

VIa)     The system does not require storage of any chemicals, gas,
or other substances.

VIb)     The system utilizes compressed air to generate
O2, which is used in the generation of O3.

VII)      The system's only 2 main components are the O3
Generation Sys and the Sonic Sys.

VIIIa)   The system utilizes off-the-shelf components, with service
available around the world.

VIIIb)   The system has no moving parts; thus, it's maintenance is
minimal.

IX)      The system will not affect the Deballasting operation, normal
shipboard operations.

Xa)      The system's installation does not require the Ship to be
in dry dock. 

Xb)      The system requires a bypass loop with valves, out of and
back into the Ballast Discharge 

Pipe(s), as the major part of the installation.

Xc)       The system's remaining components are fully
factory assembled; wiring and piping connections 

are all that are required.

XI)       The system is fully automated and PLC controlled for
easy shipboard operation.

XII)      The system has an optional real-time, on-line satellite
transmitted data collection, operation, and

trouble-shooting systemcalled"BallastWatch" for monitoring
compliance regulations.

XIII)     The system is rugged and designed for shipboard operation.

XIV)    The system is safe, reliable and ship friendly.

XV)     The system does not affect the structural integrity of the ship.

 

 

           This system is designed to meet all current and
future IMO effectiveness standards.

 

 

Also, the following is a summary of E.T.I.'s Ballast Water Discharge
Treatment System’s (BWDTS) cost, space and power requirements:

 

 

I)          The 6,000 GPM (max) system per Ballast Pump costs
approx. $500,000.00, not including

	installation.  Installation costs will of course, vary from ship to
ship.

IIa)       The system's treatment space requirement, per ballast
pump, is a 20' long x 3' wide x 8' tall 

space located in the Ballast Discharge area. 

IIb)       The system's remaining components can be installed in
that area or anywhere within 100 feet of 

that area.

IIc)       The system, installed all together in one area, would
require a space 20' long x 8' wide x 8' high 

per Ballast Pump.

IIIa)     The system's power requirement to operate is 100 KW.

IIIb)     The system's cost to operate is only the cost of the
above power required.

IV)      The system is available in 14 - 16 weeks after receipt of
order. However, this can be expedited.

 

Please advise if you require any additional information, or have any
questions, or comments.