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The Potential Impacts of Biofouling on a Wave Energy Converter Using an Open Loop Seawater Power Take Off System

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Title: The Potential Impacts of Biofouling on a Wave Energy Converter Using an Open Loop Seawater Power Take Off System
Author:
Blair, S.; Roberts, D.; Scantlebury, M.; Eden, B.
Publication Date:
Pages:
1-76
Affiliation:
Queen's University Belfast
Sponsoring Organization:
Aquamarine Power Ltd
Technology:
Wave
Operations:
Survivability
Engineering:
Power Take Off
Language:
English

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Blair, S.; Roberts, D.; Scantlebury, M.; Eden, B. (2014). The Potential Impacts of Biofouling on a Wave Energy Converter Using an Open Loop Seawater Power Take Off System. Report by Queen's University Belfast. Report for Aquamarine Power Ltd.
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title = {The Potential Impacts of Biofouling on a Wave Energy Converter Using an Open Loop Seawater Power Take Off System},
institution = {Queen's University Belfast},
year = {2014},
month = {mar},
keywords = {Wave, Power Take Off, Survivability},
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TY - RPRT
TI - The Potential Impacts of Biofouling on a Wave Energy Converter Using an Open Loop Seawater Power Take Off System
AU - Blair, S
AU - Roberts, D
AU - Scantlebury, M
AU - Eden, B
AB - Using information on the biology of biofouling organisms and drawing upon data showing how various industries worldwide are affected by and limit the impact of biofouling, this review shall:Explain biofouling and how it occurs.Provide an overview of the range of biofouling organisms and how they attach to various substrates.Explore factors that influence the development of biofouling including water velocity, pressure, temperature, depth, light, and construction materials.Review the impacts of biofouling on industry.Detail commercially available antifouling technologies.Determine the extent to which a wave energy converter using an open loop seawater hydraulic system may suffer from biofouling.Outline measures that may be used to control or alleviate biofouling.
DA - 2014/03//
PY - 2014
SP - 1
EP - 76
PB - Queen's University Belfast
LA - English
KW - Wave
KW - Power Take Off
KW - Survivability
ER -
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Abstract

Using information on the biology of biofouling organisms and drawing upon data showing how various industries worldwide are affected by and limit the impact of biofouling, this review shall:

  • Explain biofouling and how it occurs.
  • Provide an overview of the range of biofouling organisms and how they attach to various substrates.
  • Explore factors that influence the development of biofouling including water velocity, pressure, temperature, depth, light, and construction materials.
  • Review the impacts of biofouling on industry.
  • Detail commercially available antifouling technologies.
  • Determine the extent to which a wave energy converter using an open loop seawater hydraulic system may suffer from biofouling.
  • Outline measures that may be used to control or alleviate biofouling.