The availability of the Titanium anode has been a major break-through for the electrolysis of seawater. The most important applications are the prevention of mussel- and algae growth on ship hulls, in cooling water installations of, for instance, power plants.
The electrolytes used in this application vary widely in temperature and salt concentration. From cold water in the northern Atlantic Ocean to the warm water of the Indian Ocean and from brackish water to seawater with 30 g salt/l. The anodes also have to be able to withstand de-scaling by means of acid rinse, high electrolyte velocity or reversal of polarity. For this wide variety of circumstances and electrolytes, we have developed specific and highly suitable Titanium anodes.
For an efficient chloride production and for long lifetimes, the following types of anodes are available:
- KERAMOX® anodes
- Titanium with a Ruthenium Mixed Metal Oxide coating
- Titanium with a Platinum-Iridium Oxide coating
- Platinised Titanium
Since the acquisition of Cumberland Electrochemical Ltd early 2004 the combined know how of both companies with regard to the development, manufacturing and application of Titanium Anodes are also applied to the refurbishment, repair and replacement of seawater electrochlorination cells. Complete cells are disassembled, inspected and provided with new, in house manufactured anodes and other spare parts if required. Consequently the cells are completely reassembled and returned to our clients. If required the cells are commissioned on site.