This was accomplished at the US-based Golden Bear Facility (GBF) in preparation for submission of the application for USCG type approval.
The system was verified in all three salinities, amounting to five test cycles each, for a total of 15 consecutive and successful cycles to meet the USCG requirements.
Marcie Merksamer, EnviroManagement vice president, said; “For all system manufacturers, getting through the USCG Type Approval process is a long journey, with challenges and successes along the way. I’m pleased to have the opportunity to act as Ecochlor’s liaison with DNV GL, GBF and the USCG, and congratulate them on successful completion of their biological efficacy testing.”
Ecochlor is currently finalising environmental testing at Retlif Laboratory. During this testing, components of the system are exposed to environmental conditions, such as temperature extremes and vibration to confirm that it can withstand a shipboard environment.
Once these tests are complete and data has been reported and summarised, DNV GL, as the USCG-approved independent laboratory, will review the test data and submit a report of its findings for compliance with the Final Rule to the USCG. Ecochlor will then submit an official application to the USCG within the following few months.
Tom Perlich, Ecochlor president and founder, said, “The Ecochlor team’s experience with GBF has been very positive and DNV GL has been very thorough in their role as the independent lab overseeing the testing. USCG Type Approval test results for the patented Ecochlor BWTS have been consistent with the IMO Type Approval results, which have exceeded the biological discharge standards.”