MME Group ICCP Leaflet - English

MME Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP)
“A Longer Life”
PC monitoring panel through LAN
Power Control Unit
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Shaft Grounding System Reference Cell Di-electric Shield
Sacrificial Anodes Impressed Current Anodes
The prevention and monitoring of corrosion on the underwater hulls of ships and marine structures are part
of the core competences of the MME Group. For this we offer intelligent solutions and supply fully digital
Impressed Current Cathodic Protection Systems (ICCP) with high class monitoring options.
This system consists essentially of several Impressed Current Anodes, Reference Cells and a Power
Controller Unit.
The danger of corrosion or deterioration of the metals used in the construction of modern ships has posed a problem to
ship owners for many years. Of all the various corrosion protection systems used by the shipbuilding industry, ICCP is
the most efficient with contact and monitoring solution, and on the longer run also cost effective.
One of our most recent developments are our high frequency controlled ICCP electric power units.
The use of big and expensive tranformers is not required anymore. Hence, much smaller and lighter power
control boxes can be offered at a even more competitive prices.
The main advantages for the choice of ICCP compared to the conventional Cathodic Protection systems,
using Sacrificial Anodes, are both technical as commercial, which are as follows:
Technical: Commercial:
- Always the right level of protection, the - Reduced maintenance costs, the system
system compensates for the coating-damage. provides a life time protection.
- The ICCP anodes are mounted flush in - Extended docking intervals.
the hull which makes them less vulnerable. - Fuel savings/ higher speed,
- Hull protection can be monitored and better hydro dynamic performance.
checked whenever required or wanted. - Competitive prices.
- The option to monitor the condition and - Several ranges to suit vessels of every size.
protection levels through Internet
(MME Xchange tm).
- Automatic operation, requires minimal attention
and demands only a little on crew time.
I n s p e c t i o n , Te s t i n g a n
Basic Lay out ICCP System
Di-electric Shield
Impressed Current Anodes Reference Cell
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Thruster tunnel
Sacrificial Anodes
MME ICCP under extreme conditions
The Impressed Current Anodes, made from

titanium with a solid Mixed Metal Oxide coating,
cast in high impact resistant epoxy, provides a life
time protection against corrosion under extreme
conditions.
For instance our ICCP Systems have been used

succesfully on hopper dredgers and ice going
vessels for many years. Controlled by MME
reference cells the system always provides the
correct level of protection.
d Corrosion Specialist
Shaft Grounding Systems
The shaft grounding drains any current send out by the ICCP system and/or the sacrificial anodes which may enter
into the propeller shaft via the propeller. If undrained, the potential difference between the shaft grounding and
the hull may cause stray currents in the propeller shaft bearings or gearboxes, which could lead to corrosion an
subsequent premature failure. Generally each propeller shaft must be fitted with a grounding system.
The system consists of a set of silver brushes sliding over a copper slipring walshed in with a silver strip. The
silver brushes are pressed on the silver strip to ensure maximum contact with the least resistance and allow
for optimal drainage of the current. The brush holders are mounted to the vessels’ hull via spindles which con-
sist of two types:
- The electrically isolated spindle, brush holder and brush are connected to the power unit to monitor the
shaft grounding system’s performance.
- The non-isolated assembly, only a bare metal spindle, is for draining the current to the hull.
Monitoring unit
Earthing cable
Brush holder
Silver Brush
Slip ring assembly

Silver strip
COST BENEFITS MME ICCP SYSTEM
COST ANALYSIS (Cumulative costs in Euro x 1000) COST ANALYSIS (Cumulative costs in Euro x 1000) LABELS
Bulk Carrier Lpp 340 mtr. General Cargo Vessel Lpp 90 mtr.
700 70
ZINC
600 60 ALUMINIUM
500 IMPRESSED CURRENT
50
BEP Break Even Point
400 40
Prices include:
300 30 ZINC/ALUMINIUM IMPRESSED CURRENT
200 20 - Anode - Systems costs
BEP 1 - Installation costs - Installation costs
100 10
BEP 2 BEP 1 BEP 2 - Hydrodynamic losses - Energy costs
0 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
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MME Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP)

Power Control Unit

Shaft Grounding System Reference Cell Di-electric Shield

Sacrificial Anodes Impressed Current Anodes

Impressed Current Anodes Reference Cell

MME ICCP under extreme conditions

The Impressed Current Anodes, made from

For instance our ICCP Systems have been used

Slip ring assembly

COST BENEFITS MME ICCP SYSTEM

Head office MME Branches

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