SERVICE EXPERIENCE WITH HYDRON DYNAMIC

Hydron Dynamic is a hydrophilic acrylic coating with drag-reducing properties introduced by Hempel Marine Paints in 1974. This paper reviews some recent research on the influence of surface roughness on friction coefficient and presents the results from practical experience with the Hydron Dynamic concept on more than 100 ships. Order from: BSRA as No. 47,205.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/6660842
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Proceedings of Second International Ship Painting and Corrosion Conference and Associated Exhibition, held in Amsterdam, March 11-12, 1976.
• Corporate Authors:

  Benn Brothers Marine Publications Limited

  Lyon Tower, 125 High Street, Colliers Wood
  London SW19 2JN,   England 
• Authors:
  • Johnsen, S
  • Ohnemus, H
• Publication Date: 1976

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 3 p.
• Serial:
  • Shipping World & Shipbuilder
  • Publisher: Seven Kings Publications, Limited
  • ISSN: 0037-3931
  • Serial URL: http://www.shippingworld.org/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Acrylic resins; Coatings; Drag; Roughness; Skin resistance
• Old TRIS Terms: Drag reduction; Hydrophilic coatings
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00168252
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Ship Research Association
• Report/Paper Numbers: Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 7 1978 12:00AM