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C-Shield - the savingsAdditional fuel consumption– Sacs vs <strong>ICCP</strong>Notes1. Ship Types: A - 25,000 dwt General CargoB - 150,000 dwt Bulk Carrier2. Costings based on data for increased dragcontained in BS CP10213. Escalation: 3% pa compound500.000375.000250.000125.000Cost in US DollarsOver a ten year period, significant savingsresult from the use of C-Shield impressedcurrent cathodic protection.It used to be the case that <strong>ICCP</strong> systemswere more expensive to install thansacrificial anode systems, but theescalating price of zinc has reduced thecost differential making <strong>ICCP</strong> systems aneven more attractive proposition.B SAC A SAC2 Years4 Years6 Years8 Years10 YearsOne of the main disadvantages of sacrificialanodes is that they have to be renewedat periodic drydocking intervals as theybecome consumed, resulting in on-goingreplacement costs.Capital cost comparison forequipment installedIn contrast C-Shield anodes last for manyyears and achieve a more much reliablelevel of protection without the extra weightor drag which is inevitably associated withsacrificial methods.Notes1. Ship Types: A - 25,000 dwt General CargoB - 150,000 dwt Bulk Carrier2. Design Basis: Sacrificial 15mA/m 2 , ImpressedCurrent 30mA/m 23. Escalation: Materials & Labour 3% pa compound4. SAC Anodes: Zinc purchased at $3.6/kgB SAC B <strong>ICCP</strong> A SAC A <strong>ICCP</strong>8 Years10 Years125.000100.00075.00050.00025.000Cost in US DollarsIn addition, major operational savings resultfrom the use of C-Shield. A smooth hull,free from corrosion ensures the lowestfuel consumption for the vessel. Data hasshown that unprotected vessels, after aslittle as 2.5 years, can require an additional30% increase in shaft power to maintainservice speed.Throughout the design of the C-Shieldsystem, every care has been taken toensure the highest reliability commensuratewith minimal installation time. The lowestcost system may leave the installer with thehighest work load.6 Years4 Years2 Years