Microbial Fouling and Its Effect on Power Generation.

Abstract

This report describes results of laboratory experiments conducted to determine the influence of fouling biofilm formation on heat transfer resistance and fluid frictional resistance. The research is directed at problems of power generation on ship board. Attention has been focused on the rate of biofouling and the influence of environmental and engineering variables on this rate. Results are also reported on preliminary experiments concerned with microbially-mediated corrosion of alloys relevant to Navy application (Cu-Ni and Ti). The combined impact of microbial fouling and corrosion poses significant shipboard problems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA122048

Entities

People

  • F. L. Roe
  • N. Zelver
  • W. G. Characklis

Organizations

  • Montana State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bioengineering
  • Calcium Compounds
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Drops
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Fluid Flow
  • Heat Transfer
  • Hydrogen
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanics
  • Microorganisms
  • Surface Properties

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Microbial Pathology
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology