The nature of primary organic films in the marine environment and their significance for ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) heat exchange surfaces
By: by E. C. Haderlie
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1977
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 44
Subjects: Ocean thermal power plants; Marine fouling organisms
Description: The development of bacterial slime films on the heat exchanger surfaces of OTEC power plants is likely to be of critical importance in determining if OTEC closed cycle systems are technically and economically viable. This report surveys our present state of knowledge as to the nature and behavior of primary films in the marine environment. Areas where further research is needed are indicated. Includes extensive bibliography. (Author)
Notes: Title from cover.

"Prepared for: Energy Research and Development Administration, Richland Operations Office, Richland, Washington"--Cover.

"February 1977"--Cover.

"NPS-68Hc77021"--Cover.

Author(s) subject terms: Bacterial films, primary films, slime films, microfouling, molecular fouling, heat exchangers.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 30-43)

"Approved for public release; distribution unlimited"--Cover.

Technical report; 1977.