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Control of marine biofouling in heat exchanger systems

Journal Article · · Mar. Technol. Soc. J.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6667170
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A critical review is provided of biofouling hazards associated with heat exchanger surfaces in contact with seawater; mechanisms of biofouling formation, environmental factors affecting fouling and control measures. Available antifoulants include elastomer or plastic-based toxic coatings, copper alloys, and the application of chemicals, principally chlorine. 29 refs.
Research Organization:
Harv Univ, Cambridge, MA, USA
OSTI ID:
6667170
Journal Information:
Mar. Technol. Soc. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Mar. Technol. Soc. J.; (United States) Vol. 15:4; ISSN MTSJB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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14 SOLAR ENERGY
140800* -- Solar Energy-- Ocean Energy Systems
ALLOYS
AQUATIC ORGANISMS
BIOLOGICAL FOULING
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
CHLORINATION
COATINGS
COPPER ALLOYS
FILMS
FOULING
HALOGENATION
HEAT EXCHANGERS
MICROORGANISMS
OCEAN THERMAL POWER PLANTS
POWER PLANTS
PROTECTIVE COATINGS
SOLAR POWER PLANTS
THERMAL POWER PLANTS