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A.6.2.
Test Implementation Schedule
Table 2 shows a general schedule of testing and data analysis/reporting activities to be conducted in
MERC BWTS testing. Actual dates are specified in each Test Plan.
Table 2. General MERC BWTS Test schedule
Approximate
Months after
Start Date
Testing Activities
Data Analysis and Reporting
0 to 3
•
Test plan development and approval
•
Conduct pre-test checks and dry runs
•
Not Applicable
3
•
Coordinate for technologies and testing supplies to
be delivered to test sites
•
Install necessary equipment and technology
•
Technology training by manufacturer or
coordination with manufacturer representative
•
Prepare report template
3 to 5
•
Perform Performance Evaluation Audit (PEA)
•
Complete PEA report
•
Conduct performance testing
•
Perform TSA
•
Perform initial ADQ (1st batch)
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Complete performance testing
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Perform second ADQ (20% of all data)
•
Compile PEA results
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Compile data
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Review and summarize data
•
Perform data analysis
•
Begin draft reports
5
•
Prepare draft test report(s)
•
Perform third ADQ of report(s)
•
Complete draft test report(s)
•
Complete internal review of
draft report(s)
6 to 7
•
Coordinate reviews of draft report(s)
•
Complete peer review and
vendor review of draft report(s)
8
•
Prepare final test report(s)
•
Revise draft test report(s)
•
Distribute final reports(s) to
MPA, MARAD and
manufacturers
A.6.3.
Test Site Descriptions
MERC offers testing on a Mobile Test Platform, that will allow ballast water treatment systems to be
evaluated in Baltimore Harbor, MD (salinity 5 - 12 psu), Norfolk, VA (salinity 19 - 25 psu) and/or
Washington, DC (Anacostia River, 0 psu) with one system installation (Figure 2). The MERC facility
(Figure 3) includes two 310 m
3
tanks, two 350 m
3
/hr pumps and all other associated infrastructure to
complete G8/G9 and ETV testing. With respect to challenge conditions, uptake water from these test
sites commonly meets many of the IMO G8 and ETV requirements for intake organism densities and
physical/chemical conditions during the testing season. For example, Table 3 shows the historical
range of biological, physical and chemical for Baltimore Harbor in comparison with G8 guidelines
and ETV protocols testing conditions.