PHIBER – MotionTech

PHIBER SYSTEMS

with Business Builders

PHIBER SYSTEMS extends the lifespan of seawater-cooled ships’ raw water networks by reducing corrosion through freshwater flushing. This innovative approach minimizes maintenance costs for vessels by preventing corrosion build-up in the system.

I had the extraordinary honor of participating in the rebranding of an innovative company alongside the creative team at Business Builders. I took full responsibility for the CGI presentation of a highly versatile valve assembly, demonstrating its operating principles and various applications across different types of ships and energy equipment.

The Principle

The PHIBER SYSTEMS manifold connects the freshwater network to the raw water network. This connection remains closed by default, maintained by a hydrostatic lock between two valves. Upon timed or manual activation by the control module, the primary gate opens, allowing freshwater to flow. Once a pressure of 5 PSI is reached, the spring check valve opens, permitting freshwater to enter the raw water network. Simultaneously, a swing check valve, activated by the freshwater flow, closes off the branch from the raw water intake. This setup allows the freshwater to circulate through and flush the entire system effectively.

Highlighting Protected Parts

By using this invention, many internal components can be preserved, but the two engine types remain the most critical and cost-intensive parts of the ship, these types are the INBOARD and the OVERBOARD ENGINES. Components such as the strainer, fuel cooler, thermostat, turbocharger, water pump, and many others are directly impacted by saltwater cooling systems. PHIBER SYSTEMS purges all these components and keeps them free from seawater during periods of inactivity.

Different ships are equipped with various seawater-cooled systems. Sailboats primarily use seawater to cool generators, while fishing vessels often cool their gyro stabilizers with seawater. Additionally, the system allows for flushing watermakers, which convert seawater into freshwater on board.

The Steps

In most cases, flushing is performed with the engine stopped using a freshwater pump. However, for machines with higher resistance, the engine’s own pump can be used to draw freshwater from the freshwater tank.

Safety and Maintenance

The system also includes a built-in safety feature. In cases of higher suction, the valves allow the raw water pump to draw from the seawater intake as well, ensuring pressure balance. This results in a mixed flushing process.

The long-term results are tangible. The scale and corrosion levels on a ship equipped with a PHIBER SYSTEM are significantly lower compared to ships without the system installed.

The Parts

The system consists of two main components. The control module is responsible for activating the system, which can be either timed or manual. This device is capable of storing data on salinity measurements and the duration of flushes, allowing for optimized flushing operations.

The manifold valves are responsible for physically opening and closing the water lines, as well as controlling the flow direction.

The Process

Following the technical background analysis and understanding, the key steps of the project included positioning the valves within the environment, determining highlight points, visual communication, design, post-processing, and ensuring accurate labeling and technical precision. I took full responsibility for all these aspects of the project.

Credits

Agency
Business Builders

Design & Direction
MotionTech – 3D animations

Client
PHIBER SYSTEMS