The Nature of Primary Organic Films in the Marine Environment and Their Significance for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Heat Exchange Surfaces.

Abstract

The development of bacterial slime films on the heat exchanger surfaces of OTEC power plants is likely to be of critical importance in determining if OTEC closed cycle systems are technically and economically viable. This report surveys our present state of knowledge as to the nature and behavior of primary films in the marine environment. Areas where further research is needed are indicated. Includes extensive bibliography. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA038752

Entities

People

  • E. C. Haderlie

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aquatic Organisms
  • Bacteria
  • Biodegradation
  • Cells
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Electron Microscopes
  • Environment
  • Fouling Organisms
  • Fungi
  • Microbiology
  • Microorganisms
  • Oceanography
  • Oceans
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Sea Water
  • Surface Properties

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Microbial Pathology
  • Systems Analysis and Design