SONIHULL

Ultrasonic Anti-fouling Protection

SONIHULL Stopsmarinefoulinginsideandout

Hulls: Steel, Aluminium & Composites

Commercialmarineantifoulingsolutions (GRP, Carbon, Kevlar)

Drivetrains & Steerage: Shafts & propellers, Waterjets,

Stern drives, IPS, Rudders & Trim tabs
Since 2006, NRG Marine’s ground-breaking Sonihull
transducer has grown into a complete range of fit-and-forget Raw water circulation: Sea chests, Tanks, Pipework,
antifouling solutions for any solid surface that is exposed to Box coolers, Valves, Filters, Heat exchangers, Fire pumps
marine fouling.
Fuel storage: Diesel bug suppression
Sonihull’s ultrasound technology protects everything from
hulls, shafts, propellers and waterjets to sea chests, tanks, box Potable water storage: Keeping stored drinking water
coolers and pipework, keeping weeds, barnacles and mussels fresher for longer
away season-after-season without using any hazardous
chemicals, cathodes or paints, with no expensive lift-outs,
scraping or high-pressure cleaning.

Marine growth causes billions of dollars of unnecessary

downtime and expensive, hazardous repair and maintenance
work on commercial vessels every year. From fouled hulls and
encrusted propellers on the outside, to clogged pipework,
blocked heat exchangers and infested tanks on the inside.

Marine growth is attacking every part of your fleet. Sonihull

can keep your vessels and equipment running smoothly.

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 Howultrasonicantifoulingworks

All Sonihull systems produce multiple bursts of ultrasonic energy in a range of targeted ultrasonic pulse frequencies. These pulses are
transmitted through the material that the transducer is attached to: your hull, prop shaft, pipework, waterjet, sea chest etc...
NEW PRODUCT
The pulses produce a pattern of alternating positive and negative pressure on the surface of the material. Microscopic bubbles are Coopersplitbearingmount
created during the negative pressure cycle and are imploded during the positive pressure cycle.

This microscopic agitation has a cleansing effect that destroys surface algae, the first link in the marine food chain. Disrupting the food Sonihull has taken a huge leap forward in the protection
chain keeps the surface clean and makes it a much less inviting habitat for larger organisms that feed on the algae. As well as inhibiting of large commercial craft. Its Cooper split bearing fitting
the creation of a biofilm, the microscopic movement of water prevents barnacle and mussel larvae from embedding on the surface. delivers ultrasonic antifouling protection to the entire
length of the prop shaft and the propellers.

Fitted by a special mounting-plate to any Cooper split

bearing, the new device delivers ultrasonic antifouling
protection from within the engine room directly down
the prop shaft and out to the propeller blades. This keeps
shafts and propellers clear of weeds and growth even
during long periods of inactivity or whilst your vessel is
laid up off-contract.

Safe with all types of lubrication, the Sonihull Cooper

bearing fitting allows for easy installation and will increase
the time between regular steering gear maintenance.

[Photo courtesy of Heesen Yachts - Dick Holthuis]

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SONISHAFT
Smalldriveshaftsandpropellers

If you have fouled and barnacle-encrusted propellers, your fuel consumption and
vibration increases and your performance decreases.
Antifoulingprotectionforallmajorwaterjets
The Sonishaft ultrasonic antifouling system is designed specifically for shaft-driven
vessels. The Sonishaft fitting, used in conjunction with the standard Sonihull
transducer, clamps directly onto the prop-shaft, transmitting Sonihull’s industry Waterjets are very challenging environments for conventional self-polishing antifouling coatings. Following successful long-term
leading ultrasonic antifouling pulses directly into the prop-shaft via a universal testing with leading manufacturers, Sonihull has a proven capability of maintaining as-new performance and fuel efficiency in waterjet
vibration-absorbing stabilizing mount. installations, reducing cavitation and vibration and greatly reducing both maintenance bills and downtime. It is a combination that is
hard to beat for keeping waterjets operating at full efficiency.
The mount is adaptable to most vessels and is easily installed between the
gearbox and the stern-tube wet gland. This suppresses barnacle and bio-growth BENEFITS Marine growth on the inlet surfaces, impeller housing, shaft, pump blades and nozzle can have a very detrimental impact on efficiency
on the prop-shaft, propeller and anodes. and waterjet performance. Even relatively light fouling can drop top speed by 15-20% and create a corresponding spike in fuel
• >20% saving on fuel consumption consumption. This can also lead to accelerated mechanical wear in the engine, so antifouling becomes a key concern for operators with
Typically, Sonishaft delivers an 80% or more reduction in marine growth, plus the • Maintain performance waterjet-powered vessels.
additional benefits of maintaining performance, smoother ride and reduced wear • Reduced wear and tear
and tear, as well as reducing fuel bills by about 20%. • Very low maintenance It is time-consuming to access these areas for regular surface cleaning. However, with Sonihull, the maintenance regime can be slashed
• Improved acceleration by installing transducers onto the surface of the jet drive near the impeller housing. This location ensures that all the waterjet surfaces
Mounting bushes – To ensure the long-term performance of the Sonishaft, it is • Reduced vibration get a strong ultrasonic signal and performance-sapping marine fouling build-up can be eliminated.
recommended that the bushes are replaced annually or after 250 engine hours. • Permanent installation
• Galvanically isolated

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 Seachestsandtanks
Sonihull is installed around the world on
commercial, military and private vessels to
protect inlets and pipework and inhibit marine
growth and scaling, maximising flow for intakes,
filters, pipes and valves.
With no expensive anodes to replace, no
corrosion worries and completely safe for use on
both steel and aluminium tanks, NRG Marine’s
Sonihull systems have proven themselves as
the most credible antifouling alternative to
impressed current/cathodic protection systems.
This protection has not only been demonstrated
onboard vessels, but also in fixed installations,
such as pumping stations, fire pumps, oil rigs,
bunkering, desalination plants and more.
As well as preventing the build-up of marine
organisms on raw water surfaces, Sonihull will
suppress Diesel bug in fuel tanks and will keep
potable water fresher for longer in water tanks.
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Pipeworkandboxcoolers
Fouling in and on raw water pipework can be a major problem. It doesn’t take long before fouling
can start to restrict the flow of water, which can lead to overheating damage in engines and
generators and premature failure of water pumps due to the sharp increase in pressure.
The Sonihull Pipe Adaptor bonds directly to the outside of the pipe, allowing the ultrasonic pulses
to be transmitted directly into the pipe wall. This suppresses the build-up of bio-film and inhibits
barnacle larvae and other creatures from embedding. Flow rates and cooling efficiencies are
therefore maintained for longer, extending time between overhauls.
The device is maintenance free, with no expensive anodes to replace, and completely safe on steel
and aluminium vessels. The Sonihull and the Pipe Adaptor mounts have proven themselves as the
most credible alternative to impressed current/cathodic protection systems.
SUITABLE FOR ALL MATERIALS
• Steel/Stainless steel
• Aluminium
• Fibreglass
• Rigid plastic
• Titanium
(Fits all standard 2–10” pipe diameters,
bespoke sizes also available)
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SONIHULL Technicalspecification

• Power supply approvals: UL and CE

Productspecification • Voltage: 100-240V AC 50/60Hz or 12-24V DC
• Power: 3.6 Watts/unit Fit and forget anti-fouling
• Pulse frequency: 19.5kHz - 55kHz
• Control box splash rating: IP65
• Transducer splash rating: IP68 solutions for any solid surface
• Cable length: 6.5m
• Weight: 4kg exposed to raw seawater
• Control box dimensions: 175 x 130 x 75mm
• Warranty: 2 years

LED Colour Normal status Fault status Comments

Flashing is normally due to

Power on Red ON Flashing
incorrectly seated transducers

Output 1 Green ON OFF OFF when not connected or in fault

Output 2 Green ON OFF OFF when not connected or in fault

Fault indication, check power and

System OK Green ON OFF
transducers

Status output:
2-core connector providing +5V DC output in Normal condition and 0V in fault condition.

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