Essays about: "biocide-free"

Found 2 essays containing the word biocide-free.

  1. 1. Problemet med marin påväxt och dess lösningar

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Fasta tillståndets fysik; Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen

    Author : Erik Wilson; Niklas Hansson; [2015]
    Keywords : Marine fouling; marine biofouling; novel solutions; biocide free; ideal solution; sustainability; bioinspired solutions; GAP analysis; SWOT analysis; overview; review; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : With a fuel consumption of up to 150 tons a day for a containership, fuel cost is the main expense for shippers. To decrease expenses, drag reduction is the most important topic to address. The biggest factor that influence the hydrodynamics of a vessel is marine fouling. A heavily fouled ship can consume an additional 40 % of fuel or more. READ MORE

  3. 2. Ecotoxicological effects from three antifouling paints on the red macroalga Ceramium tenuicorne.

    University essay from Institutionen för livsvetenskaper

    Author : Madelene Krantz-Frid; [2009]
    Keywords : Antifouling paint; Ceramium tenuicorne; biocide-free; TBT; copper; growth inhibition test; The Baltic Sea;

    Abstract : Antifouling paints are applied on vessels to prevent growth of fouling organisms such hasbarnacles. Presently, there are a number of different paints available on the Swedish marketwith different strategies and active substances. READ MORE