How to Use SUNRUI Ballast Water Treatment System – Simple Steps

This guide introduces the basic working of the SUNRUI ballast water treatment system. By explaining the process, key parts, and system checks, you’ll gain a clear understanding of how to operate the system effectively. We’ll also go over the three main operating modes that are controlled through the HMI (Human-Machine Interface). These modes are Ballast Mode, Deballast Mode, and Tank Cleaning Mode. Below, we explain each mode step by step.

1. Ballast Mode

Steps to Start:

1. Select Pump Mode: On the bottom right of the HMI ballast screen, choose the seawater pump mode. Normally, Pump Unit 1 matches Electrolysis Unit 1, and Pump Unit 2 matches Electrolysis Unit 2. If you are in freshwater, switch them around.
2. Choose Ballast Mode: Tap the ballast mode button. Pair Electrolysis Unit 1 with Pumps 1 & 2 and Filter 1, and Unit 2 with Pumps 3 & 4 and Filter 2. You can also reverse these choices.
3. Manual Valve Check: After switching modes, ensure the manual valves for the seawater pump and dosing pump are in the correct position.

Starting the System:

1. Select the right operating mode—choose “Ballast EDU/01” on the screen.
2. Give HMI control permission, then confirm that the valve positions on the screen are ready for operation.
3. If all the conditions are ready, click the START button.
   • The fan in the electrolysis unit will start.
   • The filter outlet valve will open.
   • The screen will show “waiting for ballast pump signal.”
4. Once the filter valve opens, the ballast pump will start, and the seawater pump, dosing pump, and electrolysis unit will begin running automatically.
5. After everything stabilizes (no alarms), the system will switch to auto mode.

Managing Operating Parameters:

1. Click the EDU Parameters to check sensor data like power, temperature, pressure, valve positions, and TRO values.
2. Click AFU Parameters to check filter wash times and pressures.
3. Click the Rectifier section to see voltage, current, and temperature details.
4. Use Data Logging to view operation history and system performance data.

Stopping the System:

1. After ballast operations are complete, click STOP.
2. The ballast pump will stop automatically, along with all other pumps.
3. The fan will stop after running for 10 minutes.

2. Deballast Mode

Steps to Prepare:

1. Check Valves: Make sure electrolysis unit and filter valves are closed, but open the neutralizing unit valves.
2. Sampling and Dosing: Open the right sampling valves, check the TRO and neutralizing chemicals, and prepare them as needed.

Starting the System:

1. Select “Deballast Mode” on the screen.
2. In the mode options, pair Pump 1 with Filter 1 and TRO Unit 1.
3. After giving HMI permission, click START. The dosing pump and ballast pump will start automatically.
4. Monitor the chlorine levels closely within the first 10 minutes to ensure safe discharge.

Stopping the System:

1. Click STOP when done.
2. The pumps and dosing will stop automatically.
3. Close related valves and air supply lines after stopping.

3. Tank Cleaning Mode

Steps to Start:

1. Check Valves: Confirm that the correct cleaning valves are open.
2. Select “Tank Cleaning Mode” on the screen.
3. If all conditions are met, click START.

During Operation:

1. Watch the chlorine monitoring system to ensure everything is working correctly.
2. If no alarms occur, the system will continue cleaning without interruption.

Stopping the System:

1. After cleaning, first close the tank cleaning valves.
2. Stop the ballast water treatment system by following the same steps as before.

4. Shutting Down the System

1. In the HMI, click the power button to turn off the system.
2. The system will ask for confirmation—click OK.
3. Once the main system is shut down, you can also power down the backup system in the same way.