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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA131084

Entities

People

  • F. L. Roe
  • M. H. Turakhia
  • N. Zelver
  • W. G. Characklis

Organizations

  • Montana State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cells
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Chemical Reaction Properties
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Environment
  • Fluid Flow
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Transfer
  • Insensitive Explosives
  • Liquid Phases
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Microorganisms
  • Nitrogen Compounds
  • Surface Chemistry

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Microbial Pathology
  • Tribology (the study of the boundary interaction between sliding surfaces, lubrication, wear and friction).

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology