Copper-Free and Low Copper Antifouling

Abstract

The copper discharges from underwater hull coatings remain a regulatory concern. The effort focuses on characterizing advanced coating systems (copper-containing, copper-free, and low copper) and their suitability for Navy-unique operational factors such as speed time profiles, drydocking intervals, and maintenance practices. The biofouling pressure at Navy homeports is also being characterized in order to inform hull and, especially, propeller cleaning scheduling.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2024
Source ID
ebe3a51e0b4543aea9cee143869c2217

Tags

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.
  • Underwater engineering and Marine Technology.

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