Mitigation of biofouling using coatings, year 2. Quarterly progress report No. 2. [PWR; BWR]

Technical Report · Mon Mar 15 04:00:00 EST 1982

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5342281· OSTI ID:5342281

Meyer, A. E.

Objectives of this project are to evaluate benefits associated with control of the surface energetic properties of materials used in heat exchangers; and to identify preferred ranges of these surface conditions that minimize deposits of biological fouling known to deteriorate heat exchange efficiencies in cooling water systems. The technical approach employed uses special diagnostic plates in novel flow cells where fluid flow conditions can be well-controlled, modifying the surface chemistry and surface energy of the plates with very thin coatings and examining the earliest events of biofouling caused by macromolecules and microbial organisms. For the present phase of the project (Year 2), attention is focussed on biofouling in a freshwater/brackish water system.

• Research Organization: Calspan Advanced Technology Center, Buffalo, NY (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-80ER10766
• OSTI ID: 5342281
• Report Number(s): CALSPAN-6782-M-6; ON: DE82008589
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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