A Review of Marine Growth Protection System (MGPS) Options for the Royal Australian Navy

Abstract

Biofouling of ship's internal seawater systems can have serious implications for performance, continuing operational capability and crew habitability. Internal seawater piping systems and intakes are prone to heavy fouling pressure due to the relative inaccessibility and complexity of these systems. Fouling control in internal systems is optimally maintained by the installation and operation of Marine Growth Protection Systems (MGPS), which prevent fouling by operating within the internal seawater system to deliver antifouling agents. This review of available and emerging MGPS and other fouling control systems provides an overview of the current RAN MGPS experience, other available treatment options and recommendations for ongoing investigation into potential future protocols for fouling management in the RAN fleet.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA557490

Entities

People

  • Clare Grandison
  • Lyn Fletcher
  • Richard Piola

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antifouling Coatings
  • Aquatic Organisms
  • Biodegradation
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Control Systems
  • Ecology
  • Ecotoxicology
  • Environment
  • Environmental Pollution
  • Environmental Protection
  • Fouling Organisms
  • Hydrogen
  • Marine Biology
  • Natural Resources
  • Piping Systems
  • Water Purification

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Chemistry (specifically Chemical Fluorescence)
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design