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ANTI-FOULING SOLUTIONS
LESS DRAG - SAVE YOU MONEY
ZERO POISONOUS ENVIRONMENTAL LEGACY
Unlike biocidal coatings and impressed-current systems, Sonihull is low cost, low maintenance with zero poisonous environmental legacy
PROTECTS INSIDE-AND-OUTSIDE
Sonihull is a complete range of fit-and-forget antifouling solutions for any solid surface that is exposed to raw seawater.
COMPLETE RANGE OF SOLUTIONS
From hulls, shafts, propellers and waterjets, to sea-chests, tanks, keel-coolers, box-coolers, pipework, intakes and valves.
HOW IT WORKS
Sonihull systems produce multiple bursts of ultrasonic energy in a range of targeted pulse frequencies.
These pulses are transmitted through the material that the transducer is attached to.
The ultrasound produces a pattern of increasing and decreasing pressure on the surface of the material
INCREAING AND DECREASING PRESSURE
The ultrasound produces a pattern of increasing and decreasing pressure on the surface of the material. In a process called non-inertial cavitation, microscopic bubbles are created during the reduced pressure cycle and are imploded as the pressure increases. The microscopic agitation has a cleansing effect which destroys surface algae.
KEY FEATURES OF SONIHULL
Environmentally Friendly
Effective bio-fouling without the poisonous environmental legacy of biocides or microplastics
No Disturbance
Inaudible to humans and marine life with no interference to sonar and electronic equipment
Low Power Consumption
At only 3.6 watt-hours per transducer, Sonihull is ideal for onboard, standby or remote power.
Easy Installation
No Drydocking, no through-hull fittings, no expensive Impressed Current Antifouling copper anodes to replace.
Less Downtime
Lower Fuel Consumption
Clean hull, propellers and rudders can reduce fuel consumption by up to 30%
Microbial Control
Lower Operating Costs
Can save up to 95% of capital and MRO costs when compared to impressed-current antifouling systems.
Easy System Integration
No cleaning hard-to-reach areas, extended maintenance intervals, less downtime and reduced running costs.
Ideal for bulk storage. Sonihull suppresses Diesel bug and keeps potable water fresher for longer.
Compatible with RS232 / RS422 and Modbus communication interface for remote control with critical path fault monitoring.
The benefits
Disrupting this first link in the food chain keeps the surface clean and makes it a much less inviting habitat for larger organisms that feed on the algae.
The microscopic movement of water also prevents barnacle and mussel larvae from embedding on the surface.