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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 08, 2024
Filed:
Mar. 10, 2021
Fineline, Llc, Merced, CA (US);
Carver Buis, Fresno, CA (US);
Shane Stillman, Le Grand, CA (US);
Fineline, LLC, Merced, CA (US);
Abstract
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.