Halyard surround superyachts with crystal clear water

Halyard exhibits PureGen Soot Cleaner at the Monaco Yacht Show SYUK, Stand 11

Halyard Marine, Europe's largest designer and manufacturer of specialist marine exhaust systems will be exhibiting its latest must-have environmental product for the world's superyachts at this year's Monaco Yacht Show, with PureGen - the first ever compact soot cleaner for marine generators.

Whether cruising in the Mediterranean or relaxing in the Caribbean, Halyard's PureGen Soot Cleaner, provides the perfect solution to ensure the water surrounding a superyacht is as inviting and luxurious as the yacht itself.

All boat generators will emit soot, which will emerge from the exhaust outlet as unsightly and smelly smoke. The remaining soot will be 'scrubbed' from the exhaust gas by the exhaust system's water separator, and washed into the surrounding water. The soot floats and will leave a sheen on the water's surface, which is easily deposited onto swim wear and the skin during swimming. PureGen resolves this by removing 99% of soot from a generators exhaust outlet and from the cooling water flowing from the exhaust gas water separator.

PureGen is a compact unit intended for generators from 40kw - 500kw. It has been designed using an exhaust gas heater and catalytically coated ceramic filter, and fits into the marine exhaust system immediately downstream from the generator.

The PureGen unit is smaller and lighter than any competing project. It measures just 1.25m long by 300mm in diameter, and weighs less than 50kg for a typical 120kw system. In addition it is incredibly uncomplicated to use. The unit's electric pre-heater takes the exhaust gas up to the required temperature, before it passes into the ceramic filter. PureGen's honeycomb construction creates an enormous surface area so the exhaust gas can pass through with minimal back pressure. Simultaneously the catalyst and the exhaust gas temperature ensure the destruction of all soot particles.

The pre-heater has the added advantage that it can be run either for ten minutes in any hour, or used continuously to provide a low level loadbunk for the generator. PureGen will automatically cut out when the generator full load is required.

Once installed, PureGen is easy to maintain. The ceramic filter needs no attention, beyond reversing and cleaning annually depending on service hours. The filter is continually cleaned by the burning process ensuring that its efficiency remains at a constant level.

Last year, Halyard announced that its overseas projects for the superyacht market had increased by 34 percent in just twelve months. Following this significant growth, the company will be displaying its range of products on two separate stands throughout the Monaco Yacht Show. Stand 11 will have PureGen on display, whilst a range of other products from Halyard will be on display on Leviathan's Stand QSE-5, Darse Sud Exterior.