Where our electronics are used

Description
Ballast water stabilizes the problems that occur on ocean-going vessels due to uneven cargo distribution. For large container ships, this can be 100,000 tons of water or more. Organisms such as small fish, mussels, plankton organisms and pathogenic germs, e.g. Vibrio cholerae, are regularly taken on board. These are released again when the ballast water is discharged elsewhere. Invasive organisms can therefore have a significant impact on ecosystems and lead to the displacement of the original fauna and flora. The introduction of species can cause lasting damage to regional industries (fishing). Irradiation of ballast water with UV light is the most effective and least environmentally harmful treatment method. Alternative methods are heating or chlorination. ergo has been active in the field of BWM since 2011. The electronic ballast developed and manufactured by ergo - the heart of the UV-based BWM system - has already been successfully used on several seagoing vessels.