Partout où il y a un encrassement marin indésirable. Des remorqueurs aux pétroliers, des parcs éoliens aux piscicultures, Sonihull travaille avec des leaders de l'industrie pour créer des solutions antifouling rentables qui réduisent la traînée, la consommation de carburant, augmentent les intervalles d'entretien et ne laissent aucune trace environnemental toxique.
L’implosion des bulles a un effet nettoyant qui détruit les algues, le premier maillon de la chaîne alimentaire, rendant la surface moins attrayante pour les autres espèces marines qui se nourrissent de ces algues. Ces mouvements microscopiques de l’eau empêche également les coquillages et les larves de moules de se déposer.
Sonihull est efficace sur les supports en polyester, composite, aluminium, acier ou carbone, mais pas sur le bois.
En cassant le premier maillon de la chaîne alimentaire, Sonihull maintient les surfaces propres et en font un habitat beaucoup moins accueillant pour les grands organismes qui se nourrissent des algues.
Les mouvements microscopiques de l’eau empêchent également les coquillages et les larves de moules de s’y déposer à la surface.
Une coque et une transmission propres peuvent réduire les factures de carburant de 20 % à 30 %
Réduit les vibrations et améliore les performances
Réduit les coûts d’entretien et les sorties coûteuses
Supprime les bactéries qui se développent dans diesel et garder l’eau stockée plus fraîche.
LED | Couleur | Normal Status | Panne | Commentaires |
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Power On | Rouge | ON | Clignotant | Le clignotement est normal en raison d'émetteurs mal installés. |
Output 1 | Vert | ON | OFF | OFF lorsqu'il n'est pas connecté ou en panne. |
Output 2 | Vert | ON | OFF | OFF lorsqu'il n'est pas connecté ou en panne. |
Status OK | Vert | ON | OFF | Indication de défaut, vérifiez l'alimentation et les éméetteurs. |
Le système Sonihull est disponible en configuration " Mono " comprenant un émetteur ou "Duo" avec deux émetteurs.
Le nombre d'émetteurs nécessaires, est déterminé par la longueur de flottaison du bateau. Ce graphique montre quelle combinaison de systèmes Mono et Duo sont nécessaires pour protéger votre bateau.
Les émetteurs sont placés près de la ligne centrale du navire et à environ 30 centimètres, ou plus, des structures comme les cloisons primaires. À mesure que le bau d’un bateau approche de 20 pieds (6 mètres), les transducteurs devront être plus décentrés sans pour autant réduire la séparation avant et arrière. Une distance de 25 à 35 pieds l’une de l’autre assurera une protection efficace de la coque.
≤ 32' | 32' - 55' | 49' - 65' | 59' - 72' | |
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Mono | X | |||
Duo | X | |||
Mono + Duo | X | |||
Duo + Duo | X |
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The Sonihull protection system utilizes the latest digital electronics and Ultrasonic transducer technology, by producing multiple bursts of ultra sonic energy simultaneously in a multiple range of frequencies.
This energy produces a pattern of alternating positive and negative pressure. The alternating pattern creates microscopic bubbles during periods of negative pressure and implodes them during periods of positive pressure in a phenomenon known as "cavitation."
The implosion creates a micro-jet action that not only provides the cleaning effect on the hulls surface below the water line, it also resonates and destroys single cell organisms such as algae. The removal of the initial link in the food chain inhibits the growth barnacles and other marine life that feed on the algae.
Although the concept of using ultrasonic for keeping your boat hull clean is a relatively new application, the concept of ultrasonic cleaning is not new, it has been around for over 30 years, used for a wide variety of applications, from cleaning of dental and medical equipment, fine jewelry, through to de-gunging drains and automotive parts to name but a few, also, in a subject closer to sailors hearts Ultrasonic's is also used for keeping pipes clean in many breweries and hostelries around the world.
Over the past decade, environmental issues have meant much tighter controls on industrial cleaning products especially chlorofluorocarbons, with "necessity being the mother of all inventions" industry needed to find an alternative solution, Ultrasonic cleaning was considered the most viable solution, by embracing the latest in digital electronics and transducer technology, the industry made a quantum leap forward over the last decade to fill the needs of industry.
"Cavitation" is the rapid formation and collapse of millions of tiny bubbles (or cavities) in a liquid. Cavitation is produced by the alternating high and low pressure waves generated by high frequency (ultrasonic) sound. During the low pressure phase, these bubbles grow from a microscopic size until, during the high pressure phase, they are compressed and implode.
Tests show that there is no danger to fish or marine mammals, (but if they can hear the ultra high frequencies and don't like it, they only have to swim a few more inches away from the hull to avoid the problem!)
A clean hull can save you 30% of fuel bill, It is common that fouling on the boat's hull will lead to increased resistance, which basically means you are going to burn more fuel for every knot you make. The outcome is compromised efficiency and a poorer mpg figure than with a clean hull, but by how much?
To answer this question a leading yacht journal undertook some comprehensive seatrials in a 10-year-old Princess 430 insatalled with twin Volvo TAMD63P engines rated to 370hp at 2800rpm, measuring its performance before and after its spring lift.
Painting the hull is not only for purpose of antifouling, it is also an important waterproofing barrier, protecting the gel coat from the effects (and immense cost) of osmosis. Therefore we would still recommend that the boat is protected under the water line. In some cases to maximize performance some yacht owners who have installed the sonihull system have opted to use a harder grade of antifouling paint, as apposed to the soft self polishing versions which have a higher drag factor through the water. So although there is still a need for painting below the water line, when using the sonihull system the need to do so will be greatly reduced.
Although we have received a few reports that this is the added benefit of installing an Ultrasonic system, and could be plausible due to the simple sell structure of Jellyfish, to-date there is no scientific data to prove this theory.
Yes, the same laws of physics apply but due to the surface area of the hull below the water line, several sonihull's would need to be installed to get the desired effect. Please also note that the transducers need to be bonded to the inside of the outer skin of the hull so please check that you can access this as some yachts have inner skins with a filled cavity that would hinder the acoustic transfer of the sound waves.
We recommend an epoxy glue such as araldite or equivalent. You will note that there is a gutter built in to the locking ring that is bonded to the hull, this is to prevent any access glue getting into the thread. It is also recommended to apply a little bit of petroleum jelly to the thread to protect it from any epoxy that gets squidged in to the thread.
No, sorry, but due to the low density of wood and the quantity of joints makes for poor acoustic transmission of high frequencies, so making the unit far less effective for this application.
A Sonihull is suitable for all single skin GPR, aluminium and Concrete hulls. Foam Core hulls have special installation requirements, please contact us for details.
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