Hull Coatings Reduce Biofouling
Credit: U.S. NAVY
Marine growth on hulls adds weight and drag to ships and submarines—up to 20% drag from biofilm and 60% from barnacles. The result is speed reductions of around 10%, up to a 40% increase in fuel consumption and, the U.S. Navy estimates, almost $1 billion annually in added fuel costs and maintenance...
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