Operational Management with Applicability on Antifouling Maritime Ecological System

The triggering mechanism of tin copolymer antideposit products for hull protection was reproduced in a system based on the unique technology that uses copper acryl. Similar performance levels of antifoulling (that can last up to 3 years) are results of a new tin free system for coastline ships. The auto-polishing characteristics of copper acryl result from a controlled hydrolytic process, which is similar to the tin copolymer triggering mechanism. The active agent releasing level is sustained throughout the lifetime of the cover, by the chemical control of size and composition of the active zone. Performance characteristics are specially designed for coastline ships, the sustained releasing level of the biocide substance is made for long docking periods and high levels of antifoulling levels permit maximum efficiency for operating ships.The economic and environmental benefits are done by giving up to usual antifoulling auto polish substances and using Ecoloflex instead. Thus money is saved by reducing fuel consumption and environmental taxes. Ecoflex antifoulling systems contain only copper based biocide that decays fast when released in a marine environment.

• Record URL:
  • http://www.cmu-edu.eu/jmte/JMTE_vol_I_2013.pdf
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• Availability:
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• Authors:
  • Ileana-Irina, Panaitescu
  • Fanel-Viorel, Panaitescu
• Publication Date: 2013

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 137-140
• Serial:
  • Journal of Marine Technology and Environment
  • Volume: 1
  • Publisher: Constanta Maritime University
  • ISSN: 1844-6116
  • Serial URL: http://www2.cmu-edu.eu/jmte

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Acrylic resins; Copolymers; Copper alloys; Ecology; Environmental impacts; Hulls; Marine fouling; Polished aggregates
• Subject Areas: Environment; Maintenance and Preservation; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment; I15: Environment; I35: Miscellaneous Materials; I61: Equipment and Maintenance Methods;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01492038
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 3 2013 12:30PM