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Compact Ballast Water Management System
Looking for a ballast water management system that can be easily installed without major rearrangements of other equipment? CompactClean is the answer.
Using a proven combination of filtration and UV radiation, the DESMI CompactClean system is the first ballast water treatment solution on the market that takes up so little space - and still delivers great flowrates. Only 2.8 sqm is necessary for a 1000 m3/h system + 0,6 sqm for the electrical panel, which can be installed up to 100 m from the system itself.
Compact Ballast Water Management System with just One Global Operation Mode
The selection of either IMO or US mode can be very complicated if the operator does not know where the ballast water taken on board is going to be discharged.
With the CompactClean Standard system, you do not need a special mode to comply with USCG requirements. You just have one global mode for worldwide operation.
The advantage of using a single operation mode globally is that it removes the need to know the de-ballast location at the time of ballast uptake. This means that the ship will never get into a situation where the ballast water on board is compliant for discharge in one location but not in another.
Advantages
- Approved for worldwide operation with both US Coast Guard and IMO type approval
- The smallest footprint in the industry
Only system in the world with integrated stripping solution- Filter and UV unit in seawater resistant Nickel-Alu-Bronze
- Automatic flow control and lamp dimming
- Worldwide service network
- Fully automated operation
- 2 hours’ holding time on USCG TA Certificate
- IMO type approval according to the new BWMS code from IMO
- Operational without add-ons
Graphic HMI touchscreen interface- Automatic generation of PDF reports to authorities
- Short delivery time
- Easy maintenance
- No salinity or temperature limitations
- Down to UV Transmission of just 40% - Also in US Territory!
- 100% chemical free treatment
Max treatment (CompactClean-1000 as example):
| IMO Ballast | 1040 m3/hr |
| IMO De‐Ballast | 1180 m3/hr |
| USCG Ballast | 1040 m3/hr |
| USCG De‐Ballast | 1180 m3/hr |
Specifications:
| UV reactor size | 144 kW |
| Filter size | 1000 m3/hr |
| Main pipe dim. | DN350 |
| CompactClean (Model) |
Max Flow (Global mode) Ballast [m3/hr] |
Max Flow (Global mode) De-Ballast [m3/hr] |
|
35 |
35 |
40 |
| 85 |
85 |
85 |
| 135 |
135 |
160 |
| 250 |
250 |
250 |
| 340 |
340 |
340 |
| 500 |
500 |
500 |
| 750 | 770 | 870 |
| 1000 | 1040 | 1180 |
| 1500 | 1500 | 1740 |
CompactClean Ballast Water Management System has a great number of special features
✔ Smooth Port Operations
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High Efficiency Keeps your OPEX Down
✔ Integrated and Compliant Solution for Ballast Stripping Operations
✔ Fully Automated with Easy Integration into Ship Automation System
✔ Intelligent Control
✔ Long Lifetime of Components Gives you Reliable Treatment and Low OPEX

Smooth port operations
Automatic adjustment of treatment to handle dirty or low-UV water without triggering alarms or halting discharge. This keeps port operations running smoothly and avoids costly delays.
High efficiency and low OPEX
The UV chambers in CompactClean are designed through extensive CFD simulations to achieve maximum treatment efficiency. By utilizing every kilowatt of UV light effectively, it reduces power consumption and operational costs.
Integrated ballast stripping solution
The CompactClean system uses its filter backflush pump as a dedicated stripping pump during de-ballasting, eliminating the need for ejectors. This ensures full IMO and USCG compliance and reduces wear by preventing untreated water from entering the system. One system, one pump – multiple functions.
Fully automated operation
PLC-controlled system integrates easily with ship automation. Simple one-touch operation for ballasting and de-ballasting ensures effortless compliance.
Durable construction
The CompactClean UV units are made of cast Nickel-Alu-Bronze with proven sea-water corrosion resistance. This ensures a long lifetime, minimizing maintenance and downtime.
A Comparison Between Ballast Water Management Technologies:
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CompactClean BWMS
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CC IECEx Skid Mounted
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CC IECEx Low Skid Mounted
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CC Non-EX Loose components
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CompactClean Ballast Water Management System
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Ballast Water Management Made Easy
Curious about knowing even more?
Discover the many ways DESMI supports your ballast water management needs – from standard system configurations and UV technology to digital tools, training, and performance monitoring solutions.
Standard Systems & Configurations
Our systems can be delivered in many different sizes and as loose components, skidmounted or containerized.
UV Transmission
The unique UV unit is designed and manufactured by DESMI. The special shape ensures the highest possible applied UV dose to all organisms in the treated water.
Service App
DESMI CompactClean BWMS Service & Maintenance Tool.
Training Packages
DESMI offers various training packages for CompactClean Ballast Water Management Systems.
DESMICloud
The DESMICloud solution ensures not only peak performance but also provides a detailed historical analysis of all DESMI’s flow technology products and their operational metrics.