System and methods for heat treatment of ballast fluid

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12110090
APP PUB NO 20220289356A1
SERIAL NO

17197463

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Heat treatment system and methods to decontaminate ballast fluid includes ballast tank(s) each having a temperature sensor. A heat source transfers heat to ballast fluid when circulated therethrough. Diverter valves provide selective direction of fluid flow to either the onboard heat source or external auxiliary heat source when connected. A pump moves ballast fluid between the ballast tank(s) and the heat source, recirculating ballast fluid for iterative heating. The temperature sensor provides ballast fluid temperature information in the ballast tank(s). Recirculation is stopped when ballast fluid meets predetermined ballast temperature conditions. A display provides decontamination status to an operator. A control unit monitors all sensors, valves and pumps to coordinate the performance of the heat treatment process and provide history report confirming decontamination.

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FINELINE LLC2047 GROGAN AVENUE MERCED CA 95341

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Buis, Carver Fresno, US 3 2
Stillman, Shane Le Grand, US 4 10

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