Test Articles Before Rinsing. Bio-film development is reduced in both D2 MOSI coating (second from right) and II PVDF (right). Photo: Courtesy APV Engineered Coatings D1 (Top) and D2 (Bottom) North ...
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Why ships are painted red below the waterline, antifouling chemistry, hull drag, and fuel efficiency
That red band below the waterline is usually antifouling paint, designed to stop barnacles, worms, and weed from colonizing the hull and adding drag. This breaks down the old copper sheathing approach ...
Barnacles might seem like a given part of a seasoned ship's hull, but they're literally quite a drag and cause a ship to burn more fuel. To prevent these and other hangers-on from slowing ships down, ...
Barnacles may have a small footprint, but their effect on global shipping is large. When ships’ hulls get coated with barnacles and other creatures, they use more fuel and eventually must be hauled ...
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