Previous Ankron Projects

Studies commissioned by manufacturers

  • Filter study – Technology and supplier study for the optimisation of a chemical BWMS
  • Technology and supplier study for optimisation of the pre-treatment for an Advanced Wastewater Treatment System
  • Market Analysis and Voice of the Customer study for market entry of and advanced bilge water separator including 5ppm and 1ppm solutions
  • Sensor study - TRO sensor study for the final approval application in accordance with the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s Code for Approval of BWMS, Guidelines G9 and the GESAMP Methodology for an Electrochlorination BWMS
  • Technical assessment study - Assessment of the application of a special filter system for the application in the field of Exhaust Gas Scrubber
  • Technical Study Bilge Water Separator – Optimisation of final polishing and potentials for 5ppm and 1ppm solutions
  • Development of a control philosophy for a UV BWMS based on CFD modelling, biodosimetric data and shipboard test results (carried out on board a large container vessel).

Testing

  • Shipboard Testing of UV BWTS for Type Approval in accordance with the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s Code for Approval of BWMS on a military vessel
  • Shipboard Testing of UV BWTS for Type Approval in accordance with the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s Code for Approval of BWMS on a large container vessel
  • Shipboard tests for IMO type approval (G9) of a BWMS using filtration and chemical injection
  • Commissioning and R&D shipboard testing of BWMS using chemical injection.

CFD calculation projects for manufacturers

  • CFD Scaling and Verification Calculations for US Coast Guard Approval of a UV BWTS product range. Simulation of the base unit and nine scaled models (down- and up-scaled units).
  • CFD Scaling and verification for US Coast Approval of an Ozone BWMS. Calculation of the mixing of Ozone as well as neutralisation agent for the whole product range.
  • CFD-based improvement of UV BWMS to meet USCG criteria dose increase to meet the discharge limits using FDA/CMFDA analysis method development of IMO and USCG “mode” and related control
  • Scaling and CFD model validation test for US Coast Approval of a UV BWMS

G9 Dossiers

  • Preparation of a Basic Approval dossier for a chlorine BWMS in accordance with the Methodology for information gathering and conduct of work of the GESAMP-BWWG
  • Preparation of a G9 Final Approval dossier of a chlorine based BWTS
  • Preparation of three final approval dossiers for BWMS using active substances
  • Advice and document preparation at IMO Type Approval of a physical BWMS

Overview of completed projects for shipowners

  • VGP Compliance Service with complete “turnkey” service including sample collection, sample transport and full reporting for a tanker fleet (sampling in Germany, Belgium and Netherlands).
  • Support with feasibility study of BWMS for the retrofit of multi-purpose vessels. Organization of engineering (3D scanning etc.)  and installation riding crew.
  • Technology Consulting – Feasibility study for Retrofit of a BWMS and upgrade to an Advanced Wastewater System on a Mega Yacht
  • Technology Consulting – Feasibility study on several Advanced Wastewater Systems for the newbuild of a support vessel
  • Troubleshooting/Technical Assessment – Assessment of the functionality of a Wastewater Treatment Device on board a Sail Yacht.
  • Troubleshooting/Technical Assessment – Assessment of the functionality of a Marine Sewage Treatment Device and Compliance check of the BWMS on board a Mega Yacht.
  • Risk Assessment of an Ozone System leakage in the engine room of a large tanker including CFD modelling, distribution calculations and risk assessment of human exposure.

Reference examples for Type Approval of chemical BWTS (G9)

  • Support of a manufacturer during IMO G9 type approval of chlorine based BWTS
  • Management and compilation of the Basic Approval Dossier of an Ozone based BWTS
  • Shipboard Testing of the EVONIK AVITALIS BWTS (Peracetic acid)
  • Management of testing and compilation of the Basic Approval Dossier and USCG application of a chlorine based BWTS
  • Management and compilation of a Final Approval Dossier and USCG application of an Ozone based BWTS
  • Evaluation of a change indication of an Ozone based BWTS
  • CFD Calculation of an Ozone based installation on board
  • Basic Evaluation of a Chlorine based BWTS
  • Management and compilation of a final Approval Dossier of a chlorine BWTS
  • Gap analysis IMO Methodology, Code and USCG for a chemical system
  • Microbiological test of an ion exchanger
  • Test of point of use water treatment system with membrane filtration
  • Business development and strategic advice on the market entry of a novel water treatment system for ships
  • Troubleshooting and optimisation of an Advanced Wastewater Treatment System on board a large cruise ship (including on board testing)

Projects with Independent Lab (USCG) and other approving authorities

  • Readiness Evaluation for a Deoxygenation BWMS to ensure compliance of the BWMS with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) 46 CFR 162.060 in combination with the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s Code for Approval of BWMS.
  • Readiness Evaluation for an Electrochlorination BWMS to ensure compliance of the BWMS with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) 46 CFR 162.060 in combination with the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s Code for Approval of BWMS.
  • Commissioning at the land based facility for land based testing and on board the vessel for Shipboard Testing and witnessing of first testing.
  • Readiness Evaluation for a UV BWMS to ensure compliance of the BWMS with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) 46 CFR 162.060 in combination with the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s Code for Approval of BWMS.
  • Readiness Evaluation for an Ozone BWMS to ensure compliance of the BWMS with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) 46 CFR 162.060 in combination with the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s Code for Approval of BWMS.
  • Evaluation of a Request in accordance with 46 CFR 162.060-10(b)(1) for acceptance of additional testing for demonstrating compliance with all applicable U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements.
  • UV Scaling Expertise for an approving authority assessment of CFD and validation data for IMO Approval of a scaled BWMS.
  • Filter Comparison Expertise for approving authority - Witnessing and Expertise Report.
  • Conformity assessment of the test site and laboratory procedures against IMO requirements for enumerating viable organisms (BWM.2-Circ.61).
  • Witnessing of the sampling for confirmation of compliance with BWMS Code requirements.
  • Review of test plans, test results, system description and Final Approval application Dossier of an Electrochlorination system in accordance with the IMO G9 Guidelines and the REVISED METHODOLOGY FOR INFORMATION GATHERING AND CONDUCT OF WORK OF THE GESAMP-BWWG (rev.4).
  • Review of test plans, test results, system description and Final Approval application Dossier of an Ozone freshwater system in accordance with the IMO G9 Guidelines and the REVISED METHODOLOGY FOR INFORMATION GATHERING AND CONDUCT OF WORK OF THE GESAMP-BWWG (rev.4).

R&D projects

  • Support for a funding proposal on Biofouling research project by a European consortium
  • Support for a proposal on Exhaust Gas Scrubber by a European consortium
  • LOI for the technical advisory board technology development to be used in Aquaculture and Ballast Water
  • Testing of several Compliance Monitoring Devices for optimisation and development of next generation
  • Process optimisation of a water treatment system incl. CFD modeling pilot type testing on land and on board