ANTIFOULING FIELD TESTS FOR NOVEL MARINE ANTIFOULING COATINGS IN TROPICAL SOUTHEAST ASIAN SEA
Abstract
Tropical Southeast Asian seas contain rich, unique biodiversity resulting in rapid, aggressive marine growth: useful for rapid evaluation of new antifouling coatings (AF). Singapore test site has >10 years baseline data for AF performance: a well-characterized biology, and ASTM test methods evaluated for efficacy. The objective of the project is to evaluate the efficacy of novel antifouling materials from ONR coatings program against biofouling in the coastal sea of Singapore. Method to be employed consist of field static immersion tests coupled with methods for assessment of foul-release properties (water jet test, fouling removal measurements). The study will also review past and present field tests and collect information on organisms associated with coating failure, These results will provide data for further technology development of coatings for use to prevent marine growth on marine equipment immersed in tropical Asian seas.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jul 27, 2018
- Source ID
- N000141812629
Entities
People
- Serena Lay-Ming Teo
Organizations
- National University of Singapore
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy