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Prevent Marine Blockages with Bioprotect®
Sudden surges of marine life such as jellyfish blooms, fish schools, seaweed, or seagrass can overwhelm seawater intake systems. These events pose a serious risk to industrial operations, often resulting in complete blockages, unplanned shutdowns, and costly operational disruptions. Bioprotect® offers a proactive, science-based solution to stop this before it happens.
What Is Bioprotect®?
Bioprotect® is a risk-based screening and intake protection service designed to keep seawater intake systems flowing, even during high biological activity. It combines ecological risk profiling, early warning systems, and engineering design optimisation to reduce the risk of system failure caused by marine organisms.
Developed by H2O BFS and backed by specialists in marine ecology, screening technology, and seawater systems, Bioprotect® is tailored to each facility’s unique location and environmental challenges. It’s a proven method to safeguard plant uptime and protect critical cooling infrastructure.
How Bioprotect® Works
- Risk Profiling & Early Detection- We start with ecological analysis and historical data to understand the species and patterns that pose a threat to your intake system.
- Screening System Assessment- Our experts review your intake design, screen type, debris handling system, and maintenance protocols to identify vulnerabilities and optimization opportunities.
- Emergency Response Planning- We develop a response strategy tailored to your risk profile, ensuring your team is prepared for peak biological events.
- Long-Term Operational Planning –We help you plan maintenance and upgrades across 5, 10, 15, and 20-year intervals, ensuring screening reliability far into the future.
Additional Solutions
In addition to marine screening and risk reduction, Bioprotect® includes:
- Root Cause Analysis: In-depth investigations of past screening failures or shutdowns
- Best Available Techniques (BAT) Guidance: Recommendations based on proven global standards
- New Plant Intake Review: Independent expert evaluation during planning or construction phases
- Marine Species Monitoring: Identification and seasonal tracking of jellyfish, fish, sea turtles, seaweed, and other disruptive marine life
Other Biofouling Solutions
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