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MGPS system - ICAF system

Marine fouling is caused by the accumulation of unwanted biological growth on a surface. If an effective MGPS system or impressed current anti fouling system is not applied this can represent a serious problem for both constructions mounted in sea water and waterborne vehicles – leading to impaired performance, increased costs and added maintenance requirements.

Anode manufacturing for anti fouling systems on ships

CORROSION’s ICAF systems explained

Sustainable solutions

CORROSION’s ICAF-MGPS anti-fouling solutions not only set the standard when it comes to offering high-quality, but also sustainable protection against [marine] fouling. Particularly important with anti fouling systems on ships in today’s world is where sustainability factors, including environmental regulations, are an ever more important consideration for all organizations.

In Europe and beyond, organizations such as the European Union, are continuing to address the use of biocides, the chemicals used to control organisms. What’s more, it is important to acquire copper ICAF anodes from a certified company such as CORROSION, otherwise the status of a ship’s green passport can be affected. 

For this reason, vessel owners, operators, and shipyards that choose to invest in an advanced MGPS system and ICAF system therefore not only benefit from increased performance; they will also be better prepared for the increasingly strict regulatory climate of tomorrow when it comes to anti fouling systems on ships.

CORROSION has been in the business of protecting  sea water constructions and vessels since 1993.

CORROSION’s ICAF systems explained

Our ICAF systems (Impressed Current Anti Fouling system) or MGPS systems (Marine Growth Protection Systems) guarantee optimum protection against all types of marine fouling on every kind of vessel and construction – such as box coolers, seawater inlet systems, submerged pump units – in addition to various industrial applications.

ICAF anti fouling systems on ships create a current between copper anodes and integrated steel plate cathodes. As the copper dissolves into the seawater, an environment is created that prevents fouling and protects the structure. The power unit ensures that the copper anodes add precisely the number of copper particles required to the seawater. 

Monitoring online
A web server box onboard the vessel can be used to download all data onto an external computer. This makes it easy to check and adjust the ICAF anodes if and when required, guaranteeing exceptional long-term operational performance.

The key advantages of our ICAF-MGPS anti-fouling power unit include:

Automatic correct installation check including alarm function

Automatic correct installation check including alarm function

Touch screen operation  in all main languages

Touch screen operation in all main languages

Remaining service life indication of the anodes  (plus alarm function)

Remaining service life indication of the anodes (plus alarm function)

High / low function via  several digital inputs

High / low function via several digital inputs

History of all data in years

History of all data in years

Low voltage/short circuit including alarm function

Low voltage/short circuit including alarm function

Polarity check for anode identification including alarm function

Polarity check for anode identification including alarm function

Connectable to the vessel

Connectable to the vessel

Management System via RS485 and RS232 (optional)

Management System via RS485 and RS232 (optional)

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Marine fouling is caused by the accumulation of unwanted biological growth on a surface. If an effective MGPS system is not applied this can represent a serious problem for both constructions mounted in sea water and waterborne vehicles – leading to impaired performance, increased costs and added maintenance requirements.

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