This document discusses antifouling paints used on ship hulls and the importance of proper application. It summarizes the problems caused by hull fouling like increased fuel costs and more frequent dry docking. While tributyltin paints were effective, they were banned due to environmental impacts. Alternatives like controlled depletion systems and tin-free polymers were developed. Proper surface preparation and application techniques are critical for paint performance and longevity. The study aims to examine antifouling paint issues and deduce methods to enhance paint performance through improved application procedures. A qualitative model for ship paint application is presented.
Latest Advances in the Development of Ecological Drilling Fluids John Downs
This document summarizes a presentation given by John Downs of Hydro Formates at the IBC Asia Conference on June 25-26, 2002 regarding advances in ecological drilling fluids. It discusses how traditional drilling practices and conventional drilling fluids can damage the environment by increasing waste volumes and toxicity. Specifically, it notes how the use of barite as a weighting agent in drilling fluids increases waste toxicity levels through solubilization of barium into chloride-containing drilling fluids and discharges, despite barite having low solubility in fresh water. The document argues that formate brine drilling fluids best match the profile of an ideal ecological drilling fluid by minimizing waste volumes and toxicity.
IRJET- Experimental Investigation on Development of Self Healing Mortar u...IRJET Journal
The document discusses an experimental study on developing self-healing mortar using different bacteria. Bacillus pseudofirmus and Bacillus sphaericus bacteria were encapsulated in expanded perlite along with a nutrient solution and mixed into mortar at various ratios. Mortar specimens containing the bacteria-encapsulated expanded perlite were cracked and observed to heal over 28 days when kept in a humid environment, with 60:40 and 50:50 ratios of the two bacteria types healing most rapidly.
IRJET- Treatment of Landfill Leachate by NanofiltrationIRJET Journal
- The document discusses using nanofiltration to treat landfill leachate. Landfill leachate contains high levels of organic matter, color, heavy metals and toxins that can contaminate groundwater and water bodies.
- Nanofiltration is able to remove both organic and inorganic dissolved particles in leachate. It can remove 60-70% of COD and has been shown to be an efficient and promising method for treating leachate to meet discharge standards.
- The study involved collecting leachate from a landfill in Chennai, India. The leachate was then treated using nanofiltration after first being passed through an alumina bed to absorb contaminants. Analysis was performed
Fluoride is a typical component of natural waters and its concentration varies depending on the water resource. Water may be contaminated by natural sources like more alkaline ions (CO32-+HCO3->10.4 meq/l water) reacts with halite which comes from industrial effluents. This is ensuing in fluoride concentrations up to 12.7 mg F–/l where ground level of water is low. WHO standards and BIS: 105000, 1991 permit only 0.5-1.5 mg/dl as the upper permissible limit for fluoride in drinking water for the Indian context. Fluoride in excess of the permissible limits in drinking water causes a number of endemic conditions referred to collectively as “fluorosis”. This paper explores the sorptive answer of a recently developed adsorbent, Activated alumina finely grinded with coconut shell powder. The efficiency of the sorption of fluoride ion is affected by pH, contact time, adsorbent dose, type and size of adsorbents. The adsorption equilibrium is well correlated by Freundlich and Langmuir models
- The document describes a study on a modified drawer compacted sand filter (MDCSF) for treating greywater.
- A lab-scale MDCSF was designed with sand layers separated by 10 cm spaces in movable drawers. It was fed synthetic greywater for 60 days.
- Results showed the MDCSF removed over 91% of organic matter and suspended solids. It achieved significant reductions of 100% for BOD5 and 95% for COD.
IJERA (International journal of Engineering Research and Applications) is International online, ... peer reviewed journal. For more detail or submit your article, please visit www.ijera.com
Functionalized Ceramic Membranes for the Separation of Organics from Raw Wate...Samuel Maguire-Boyle
This patent application describes functionalized ceramic membranes for separating organics from raw water with reduced fouling. It specifically describes coating ceramic membranes, such as silicon carbide membranes, with hydrophilic functional groups to make them more hydrophilic and resistant to fouling. This functionalization process allows the membranes to have larger pores and operate at lower pressures than existing membranes, while maintaining separation performance and limiting fouling, scaling, and permeability reductions.
Damage control technology of oil-based drilling fluid for shale and tight san...eSAT Journals
Abstract In drilling fluid systems, oil-based drilling fluid have advantages of protecting reservoir and keeping borehole stability in traditional recognition, it also have advantages of high temperature resistance, salt and calcium resistance, good lubricity and low damage, these all let oil-based drilling fluid as an important mean of complex formation drilling for high temperature deep well, high angle directional well, horizontal well and so on. But oil-based drilling fluid has the following damage: drilling fluid invade into formation and cause wettability change of rock surface; oil phase enter into formation and cause the reduce of effective flow area; emulsion block formation; migration of oil-wet solid-phase particles, solid-phase particle invasion and so on would also bring many damages to formation. This study analyzed the current situation and challenge of oil-based drilling fluid, put forward solutions, and provided some references for reservoir protection of oil-based drilling fluid.
Keywords: Oil-Based Drilling Fluid, Reservoir Protection, Wettability, Oil-Phase Trapping
Latest Advances in the Development of Ecological Drilling Fluids John Downs
This document summarizes a presentation given by John Downs of Hydro Formates at the IBC Asia Conference on June 25-26, 2002 regarding advances in ecological drilling fluids. It discusses how traditional drilling practices and conventional drilling fluids can damage the environment by increasing waste volumes and toxicity. Specifically, it notes how the use of barite as a weighting agent in drilling fluids increases waste toxicity levels through solubilization of barium into chloride-containing drilling fluids and discharges, despite barite having low solubility in fresh water. The document argues that formate brine drilling fluids best match the profile of an ideal ecological drilling fluid by minimizing waste volumes and toxicity.
IRJET- Experimental Investigation on Development of Self Healing Mortar u...IRJET Journal
The document discusses an experimental study on developing self-healing mortar using different bacteria. Bacillus pseudofirmus and Bacillus sphaericus bacteria were encapsulated in expanded perlite along with a nutrient solution and mixed into mortar at various ratios. Mortar specimens containing the bacteria-encapsulated expanded perlite were cracked and observed to heal over 28 days when kept in a humid environment, with 60:40 and 50:50 ratios of the two bacteria types healing most rapidly.
IRJET- Treatment of Landfill Leachate by NanofiltrationIRJET Journal
- The document discusses using nanofiltration to treat landfill leachate. Landfill leachate contains high levels of organic matter, color, heavy metals and toxins that can contaminate groundwater and water bodies.
- Nanofiltration is able to remove both organic and inorganic dissolved particles in leachate. It can remove 60-70% of COD and has been shown to be an efficient and promising method for treating leachate to meet discharge standards.
- The study involved collecting leachate from a landfill in Chennai, India. The leachate was then treated using nanofiltration after first being passed through an alumina bed to absorb contaminants. Analysis was performed
Fluoride is a typical component of natural waters and its concentration varies depending on the water resource. Water may be contaminated by natural sources like more alkaline ions (CO32-+HCO3->10.4 meq/l water) reacts with halite which comes from industrial effluents. This is ensuing in fluoride concentrations up to 12.7 mg F–/l where ground level of water is low. WHO standards and BIS: 105000, 1991 permit only 0.5-1.5 mg/dl as the upper permissible limit for fluoride in drinking water for the Indian context. Fluoride in excess of the permissible limits in drinking water causes a number of endemic conditions referred to collectively as “fluorosis”. This paper explores the sorptive answer of a recently developed adsorbent, Activated alumina finely grinded with coconut shell powder. The efficiency of the sorption of fluoride ion is affected by pH, contact time, adsorbent dose, type and size of adsorbents. The adsorption equilibrium is well correlated by Freundlich and Langmuir models
- The document describes a study on a modified drawer compacted sand filter (MDCSF) for treating greywater.
- A lab-scale MDCSF was designed with sand layers separated by 10 cm spaces in movable drawers. It was fed synthetic greywater for 60 days.
- Results showed the MDCSF removed over 91% of organic matter and suspended solids. It achieved significant reductions of 100% for BOD5 and 95% for COD.
IJERA (International journal of Engineering Research and Applications) is International online, ... peer reviewed journal. For more detail or submit your article, please visit www.ijera.com
Functionalized Ceramic Membranes for the Separation of Organics from Raw Wate...Samuel Maguire-Boyle
This patent application describes functionalized ceramic membranes for separating organics from raw water with reduced fouling. It specifically describes coating ceramic membranes, such as silicon carbide membranes, with hydrophilic functional groups to make them more hydrophilic and resistant to fouling. This functionalization process allows the membranes to have larger pores and operate at lower pressures than existing membranes, while maintaining separation performance and limiting fouling, scaling, and permeability reductions.
Damage control technology of oil-based drilling fluid for shale and tight san...eSAT Journals
Abstract In drilling fluid systems, oil-based drilling fluid have advantages of protecting reservoir and keeping borehole stability in traditional recognition, it also have advantages of high temperature resistance, salt and calcium resistance, good lubricity and low damage, these all let oil-based drilling fluid as an important mean of complex formation drilling for high temperature deep well, high angle directional well, horizontal well and so on. But oil-based drilling fluid has the following damage: drilling fluid invade into formation and cause wettability change of rock surface; oil phase enter into formation and cause the reduce of effective flow area; emulsion block formation; migration of oil-wet solid-phase particles, solid-phase particle invasion and so on would also bring many damages to formation. This study analyzed the current situation and challenge of oil-based drilling fluid, put forward solutions, and provided some references for reservoir protection of oil-based drilling fluid.
Keywords: Oil-Based Drilling Fluid, Reservoir Protection, Wettability, Oil-Phase Trapping
Root canal end filling materials /certified fixed orthodontic courses by Indi...Indian dental academy
Welcome to Indian Dental Academy
The Indian Dental Academy is the Leader in continuing dental education , training dentists in all aspects of dentistry and offering a wide range of dental certified courses in different formats.
Indian dental academy has a unique training program & curriculum that provides students with exceptional clinical skills and enabling them to return to their office with high level confidence and start treating patients
State of the art comprehensive training-Faculty of world wide repute &Very affordable.
Exploratory study on the use of crushed cockle shell as partial sand replacem...IJRES Journal
The increasing demand for natural river sand supply for the use in construction industry along
with the issue of environmental problem posed by the dumping of cockle shell, a by-product from cockle
business have initiated research towards producing a more environmental friendly concrete. This research
explores the potential use of cockle shell as partial sand replacement in concrete production. Cockle shell used
in this experimental work were crushed to smaller size almost similar to sand before mixed in concrete. A total
of six concrete mixtures were prepared with varying the percentages of cockle shell viz. 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%,
20% and 25%. All the specimens were subjected to continuous water curing. The compressive strength test was
conducted at 28 days in accordance to BS EN 12390. Finding shows that integration of suitable content of
crushed cockle shell of 10% as partial sand replacement able to enhance the compressive strength of concrete.
Adopting crushed cockle shell as partial sand replacement in concrete would reduce natural river sand
consumption as well as reducing the amount of cockle shell disposed as waste.
2 application of moving bed biofilm reactor (mbbr) and integrated fixed activ...Alvaro Huete
This document discusses the application of Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) and Integrated Fixed-Film Activated Sludge (IFAS) technologies for biological river water purification. MBBR uses biological carriers with a density close to water that are kept in suspension to provide surfaces for bacteria to grow into biofilms. IFAS systems integrate fixed film media and activated sludge in the same reactor. The document reviews several past studies that evaluated the performance of MBBR and IFAS systems in removing various pollutants like organic matter, nitrogen, and phosphorus from wastewater. The studies demonstrated these technologies can achieve high removal efficiencies of over 75% for various pollutants under different conditions.
IRJET- Municipal Wastewater Treatment by using Membrane Bio-ReactorIRJET Journal
This document summarizes a study on using a membrane bioreactor (MBR) to treat municipal wastewater in Wagholi town, Pune, India. A laboratory-scale MBR model was developed consisting of a bioreactor tank, screen, stirrer, membrane, aerator, and inlet/outlet. Wastewater samples were treated using the model and tested for parameters like dissolved oxygen, chemical oxygen demand, and biochemical oxygen demand before and after treatment. The results showed the treated wastewater met permissible limits with over 95% removal efficiency for oxygen demand. The study concluded MBRs provide excellent treatment, are easier to operate than conventional systems, and further research is needed to address membrane fou
The document discusses the influence of crude oil contamination on the geotechnical properties of clayey and sandy soils. It investigates how contamination by kerosene and diesel affects the compressive strength of concrete containing contaminated sand. The objective is to study the reduction in compressive strength with increasing contamination levels. Prior research has shown crude oil contamination decreases the angle of internal friction of sands and increases their compressibility. The document reviews literature on using petroporphyrins as indicators of crude oil contamination in soil and the effects of various crude oil concentrations on mycorrhizal fungi and seedling growth.
The document describes a column study that investigated the efficiency of removing phosphate from wastewater using drinking water treatment sludge (DWTS) and red mud (RM) as adsorbents. Experiments were conducted in glass columns packed with different ratios of DWTS and RM. The effects of adsorbent dose, bed height, contact time, agitation speed, pH, and DWTS-RM ratio on phosphate adsorption were evaluated. The results showed that adding RM to DWTS can significantly increase the operating time of the column, with 33% and 50% RM weight ratios decreasing operating time by 18% and 30% respectively compared to DWTS alone.
IRJET- Effect of Shale on the basis of its Particle Size, on the Rheology of ...IRJET Journal
The document discusses the effect of shale particle size on the rheology of sodium formate drilling fluid. It finds that at the same concentration, increasing the particle size of shale grains from 325 ASTM to 80 ASTM increases the effect on the drilling fluid's rheology. Specifically, it shows that adding 1% 80 ASTM shale increases plastic viscosity more than adding 1% 325 ASTM shale. This indicates that larger shale particles have a greater impact on sodium formate drilling fluid rheology than smaller particles. The study concludes that properly formulating the drilling fluid is important for efficient drilling of shale formations.
Research Presentation about Aquament A semi permeable concreteZackSantos4
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Aquament, a semi-permeable concrete, in reducing flood effects in parking lots and pathways on a college campus that experiences frequent flooding issues. Specifically, the study seeks to determine 1) how Aquament can be described in terms of durability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, 2) how it can impact road integrity, suitability for pathways, and rate of water absorption, and 3) how the college would utilize Aquament if approved. The study aims to provide a potential solution to the college's flooding problems and benefit various stakeholders, including students, future researchers, local residents, and environmentalists.
1. The document describes a study that developed silicone foul-release nanocomposites by incorporating Cu2O nanocubes into polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) for use as environmentally friendly antifouling coatings.
2. A series of PDMS/Cu2O nanocube composites with different nanofiller concentrations were synthesized via solution casting and characterized. The addition of low amounts of Cu2O nanocubes improved surface properties like contact angle and surface free energy without changing bulk properties.
3. Laboratory assays showed that the nanocomposites with lower surface energy and elastic modulus exhibited less adherence of marine microfouling like bacteria and yeast over 30 days. The best
Impact of environmental protection requirements on the designMohammed Mhnds
The document discusses the impact of environmental protection requirements on the design of marine vehicles. It outlines how ships can negatively impact the environment during construction, operation, and breaking. International regulations have been implemented by IMO to protect the environment from shipping impacts. These regulations influence marine vehicle design in ways that minimize environmental pollution during production, operation, and dismantling. Design trends focus on improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions and waste, and selecting green materials and equipment to lessen environmental impacts. Future ship designs may utilize solar, wind and wave energy with lightweight composite materials.
This document discusses research into how marine biofouling affects the durability of concrete sea defences. The research investigates how cleaning methods can alter the susceptibility of concrete to algal growth and how factors like nutrients, surface roughness, and moisture influence colonization. A predictive model will be developed to show how cleaning impacts colonization over time. Trials are testing photocatalytic self-cleaning concrete coatings to reduce maintenance costs by destroying organic pollutants that cause deterioration. The research aims to understand how surface topography and coatings can prevent spore settlement and develop long-term testing of coatings and precast units in marine environments.
The influence of superabsorbent polymer beads used as internal curing agent o...IRJET Journal
The document discusses using superabsorbent polymer beads as an internal curing agent to improve the compressive strength of mortar. Internal curing provides additional internal water to continue cement hydration and reduce shrinkage cracking. Superabsorbent polymers are effective internal curing agents as they can absorb large amounts of water during mixing and release it later. The study aims to assess the impact of superabsorbent polymer beads on the compressive strength of mortar cured under different conditions (sealed, unsealed, pond, mist). Prior research on using superabsorbent polymers in concrete has shown mixed results, with some studies finding reduced compressive strength and others finding similar or improved strength compared to mixes without polymers.
This document summarizes a study that evaluated the wear resistance of nine different dental cements when tested against human enamel. The cements included self-adhesive resins, self-etch resins, total-etch resins, resin modified glass ionomers, and zinc-phosphate. Specimens of each cement were prepared and cured via light or chemical modes. The specimens and enamel cusps were then used in a wear test to compare the wear resistance of the different cements and curing methods. Statistical analysis was conducted on the results to determine any significant differences in wear between the cement types and curing methods.
A REVIEW ON SYNTHESIS AND DEVELOPMENT OF SUPERHYDROPHOBIC COATINGIRJET Journal
This document reviews methods for developing superhydrophobic coatings. Superhydrophobic surfaces have water contact angles greater than 150° and are inspired by structures in nature. Common fabrication techniques discussed include chemical etching, dip coating, spin coating, spray coating, electrochemical deposition, sol-gel processing, chemical vapor deposition, and hydrothermal methods. These techniques can be used to create micro/nanostructures and apply low surface energy materials to surfaces, resulting in water-repellent superhydrophobic coatings. Such coatings have applications in industries like marine, aerospace, and energy due to properties like corrosion resistance, self-cleaning, and drag reduction.
Experimental evaluation of the durability properties of high performanceIAEME Publication
The document discusses the use of admixtures to improve the durability properties of high performance concrete (HPC). It describes how supplementary cementing materials (SCMs) like fly ash, silica fume, and metakaoline can improve the strength and durability of HPC when used to partially replace cement. The document also examines the acid resistance and sulfate resistance of HPC specimens containing these admixtures through immersion testing in acid and sulfate solutions. Test results showed that HPC with SCMs exhibited greater resistance to chemical attacks compared to plain cement concrete.
Experimental evaluation of the durability properties of high performanceIAEME Publication
The document discusses the use of admixtures to improve the durability properties of high performance concrete (HPC). It describes how supplementary cementing materials (SCMs) like fly ash, silica fume, and metakaoline can improve the strength and durability of HPC when used to partially replace cement. The document also examines the acid resistance and sulfate resistance of HPC mixtures containing various SCMs through experimental testing of specimens exposed to acids and sulfate solutions.
This document summarizes a study on the properties of self-compacting concrete (SCC) made with different percentages of fly ash replacement. The key points are:
1) SCC mixes were made with 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50% cement replacement by fly ash. Fresh properties like slump flow and passing ability generally increased with higher fly ash content.
2) Hardened properties like compressive, split tensile, and flexural strength generally decreased with higher fly ash content compared to the control mix, though the 30% replacement mix performed best.
3) Durability properties like acid resistance and saturated water absorption improved with increasing fly ash content, indicating fly ash increases concrete imper
Self Compacting Concrete And Its PropertiesIJERA Editor
Self-compacting concrete (SCC), which flows under its own weight and doesn’t require any external vibration for compaction, has revolutionized concrete placement. Such concrete should have relatively low yield value to ensure high flow ability, a moderate viscosity to resists segregation and bleeding and must maintain its homogeneity during transportation, placing and curing to ensure adequate structural performance and long term durability. Self-compacting concrete (SCC) can be defined as a fresh concrete which possesses superior flow ability under maintained stability (i.e. no segregation) thus allowing self-compaction that is, material consolidation without addition of energy. Self-compacting concrete is a fluid mixture suitable for placing in structures with Congested reinforcement without vibration and it helps in achieving higher quality of surface finishes. However utilization of high reactive Metakaolin and Flyash asan admixtures as an effective pozzolan which causes great improvement in the porestructure. The relative proportions of key components are considered by volumerather than by mass.
Corrosion is a major concern for ship design and maintenance. Protective coatings and cathodic protection systems work together to control corrosion. Coatings form a physical barrier that inhibits corrosion by reducing oxygen and ion diffusion, while cathodic protection polarizes areas to the same electrical potential to prevent corrosion. Using coatings in conjunction with cathodic protection provides protection both when coatings are intact and at sites of damage. Though coatings only represent a small percentage of initial costs, coating failures can be very costly, so selecting the proper coating is important for long-term corrosion control.
IRJET- Experimental Analysis of Durability of Pervious Concrete by using ...IRJET Journal
This document presents an experimental analysis of the durability of pervious concrete that uses crushed seashells as a partial replacement for fine aggregate. Researchers partially replaced fine aggregate with crushed seashells at levels of 20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, and 100% to evaluate compressive strength, flexural strength, split tensile strength, permeability, and durability over 7 days, 28 days, and 90 days. The maximum strength was observed with a 40% replacement of seashells. The purpose is to examine using waste seashells in concrete as an environmentally friendly aggregate replacement and to evaluate the durability of pervious concrete with and without crushed shells.
Root canal end filling materials /certified fixed orthodontic courses by Indi...Indian dental academy
Welcome to Indian Dental Academy
The Indian Dental Academy is the Leader in continuing dental education , training dentists in all aspects of dentistry and offering a wide range of dental certified courses in different formats.
Indian dental academy has a unique training program & curriculum that provides students with exceptional clinical skills and enabling them to return to their office with high level confidence and start treating patients
State of the art comprehensive training-Faculty of world wide repute &Very affordable.
Exploratory study on the use of crushed cockle shell as partial sand replacem...IJRES Journal
The increasing demand for natural river sand supply for the use in construction industry along
with the issue of environmental problem posed by the dumping of cockle shell, a by-product from cockle
business have initiated research towards producing a more environmental friendly concrete. This research
explores the potential use of cockle shell as partial sand replacement in concrete production. Cockle shell used
in this experimental work were crushed to smaller size almost similar to sand before mixed in concrete. A total
of six concrete mixtures were prepared with varying the percentages of cockle shell viz. 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%,
20% and 25%. All the specimens were subjected to continuous water curing. The compressive strength test was
conducted at 28 days in accordance to BS EN 12390. Finding shows that integration of suitable content of
crushed cockle shell of 10% as partial sand replacement able to enhance the compressive strength of concrete.
Adopting crushed cockle shell as partial sand replacement in concrete would reduce natural river sand
consumption as well as reducing the amount of cockle shell disposed as waste.
2 application of moving bed biofilm reactor (mbbr) and integrated fixed activ...Alvaro Huete
This document discusses the application of Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) and Integrated Fixed-Film Activated Sludge (IFAS) technologies for biological river water purification. MBBR uses biological carriers with a density close to water that are kept in suspension to provide surfaces for bacteria to grow into biofilms. IFAS systems integrate fixed film media and activated sludge in the same reactor. The document reviews several past studies that evaluated the performance of MBBR and IFAS systems in removing various pollutants like organic matter, nitrogen, and phosphorus from wastewater. The studies demonstrated these technologies can achieve high removal efficiencies of over 75% for various pollutants under different conditions.
IRJET- Municipal Wastewater Treatment by using Membrane Bio-ReactorIRJET Journal
This document summarizes a study on using a membrane bioreactor (MBR) to treat municipal wastewater in Wagholi town, Pune, India. A laboratory-scale MBR model was developed consisting of a bioreactor tank, screen, stirrer, membrane, aerator, and inlet/outlet. Wastewater samples were treated using the model and tested for parameters like dissolved oxygen, chemical oxygen demand, and biochemical oxygen demand before and after treatment. The results showed the treated wastewater met permissible limits with over 95% removal efficiency for oxygen demand. The study concluded MBRs provide excellent treatment, are easier to operate than conventional systems, and further research is needed to address membrane fou
The document discusses the influence of crude oil contamination on the geotechnical properties of clayey and sandy soils. It investigates how contamination by kerosene and diesel affects the compressive strength of concrete containing contaminated sand. The objective is to study the reduction in compressive strength with increasing contamination levels. Prior research has shown crude oil contamination decreases the angle of internal friction of sands and increases their compressibility. The document reviews literature on using petroporphyrins as indicators of crude oil contamination in soil and the effects of various crude oil concentrations on mycorrhizal fungi and seedling growth.
The document describes a column study that investigated the efficiency of removing phosphate from wastewater using drinking water treatment sludge (DWTS) and red mud (RM) as adsorbents. Experiments were conducted in glass columns packed with different ratios of DWTS and RM. The effects of adsorbent dose, bed height, contact time, agitation speed, pH, and DWTS-RM ratio on phosphate adsorption were evaluated. The results showed that adding RM to DWTS can significantly increase the operating time of the column, with 33% and 50% RM weight ratios decreasing operating time by 18% and 30% respectively compared to DWTS alone.
IRJET- Effect of Shale on the basis of its Particle Size, on the Rheology of ...IRJET Journal
The document discusses the effect of shale particle size on the rheology of sodium formate drilling fluid. It finds that at the same concentration, increasing the particle size of shale grains from 325 ASTM to 80 ASTM increases the effect on the drilling fluid's rheology. Specifically, it shows that adding 1% 80 ASTM shale increases plastic viscosity more than adding 1% 325 ASTM shale. This indicates that larger shale particles have a greater impact on sodium formate drilling fluid rheology than smaller particles. The study concludes that properly formulating the drilling fluid is important for efficient drilling of shale formations.
Research Presentation about Aquament A semi permeable concreteZackSantos4
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Aquament, a semi-permeable concrete, in reducing flood effects in parking lots and pathways on a college campus that experiences frequent flooding issues. Specifically, the study seeks to determine 1) how Aquament can be described in terms of durability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, 2) how it can impact road integrity, suitability for pathways, and rate of water absorption, and 3) how the college would utilize Aquament if approved. The study aims to provide a potential solution to the college's flooding problems and benefit various stakeholders, including students, future researchers, local residents, and environmentalists.
1. The document describes a study that developed silicone foul-release nanocomposites by incorporating Cu2O nanocubes into polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) for use as environmentally friendly antifouling coatings.
2. A series of PDMS/Cu2O nanocube composites with different nanofiller concentrations were synthesized via solution casting and characterized. The addition of low amounts of Cu2O nanocubes improved surface properties like contact angle and surface free energy without changing bulk properties.
3. Laboratory assays showed that the nanocomposites with lower surface energy and elastic modulus exhibited less adherence of marine microfouling like bacteria and yeast over 30 days. The best
Impact of environmental protection requirements on the designMohammed Mhnds
The document discusses the impact of environmental protection requirements on the design of marine vehicles. It outlines how ships can negatively impact the environment during construction, operation, and breaking. International regulations have been implemented by IMO to protect the environment from shipping impacts. These regulations influence marine vehicle design in ways that minimize environmental pollution during production, operation, and dismantling. Design trends focus on improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions and waste, and selecting green materials and equipment to lessen environmental impacts. Future ship designs may utilize solar, wind and wave energy with lightweight composite materials.
This document discusses research into how marine biofouling affects the durability of concrete sea defences. The research investigates how cleaning methods can alter the susceptibility of concrete to algal growth and how factors like nutrients, surface roughness, and moisture influence colonization. A predictive model will be developed to show how cleaning impacts colonization over time. Trials are testing photocatalytic self-cleaning concrete coatings to reduce maintenance costs by destroying organic pollutants that cause deterioration. The research aims to understand how surface topography and coatings can prevent spore settlement and develop long-term testing of coatings and precast units in marine environments.
The influence of superabsorbent polymer beads used as internal curing agent o...IRJET Journal
The document discusses using superabsorbent polymer beads as an internal curing agent to improve the compressive strength of mortar. Internal curing provides additional internal water to continue cement hydration and reduce shrinkage cracking. Superabsorbent polymers are effective internal curing agents as they can absorb large amounts of water during mixing and release it later. The study aims to assess the impact of superabsorbent polymer beads on the compressive strength of mortar cured under different conditions (sealed, unsealed, pond, mist). Prior research on using superabsorbent polymers in concrete has shown mixed results, with some studies finding reduced compressive strength and others finding similar or improved strength compared to mixes without polymers.
This document summarizes a study that evaluated the wear resistance of nine different dental cements when tested against human enamel. The cements included self-adhesive resins, self-etch resins, total-etch resins, resin modified glass ionomers, and zinc-phosphate. Specimens of each cement were prepared and cured via light or chemical modes. The specimens and enamel cusps were then used in a wear test to compare the wear resistance of the different cements and curing methods. Statistical analysis was conducted on the results to determine any significant differences in wear between the cement types and curing methods.
A REVIEW ON SYNTHESIS AND DEVELOPMENT OF SUPERHYDROPHOBIC COATINGIRJET Journal
This document reviews methods for developing superhydrophobic coatings. Superhydrophobic surfaces have water contact angles greater than 150° and are inspired by structures in nature. Common fabrication techniques discussed include chemical etching, dip coating, spin coating, spray coating, electrochemical deposition, sol-gel processing, chemical vapor deposition, and hydrothermal methods. These techniques can be used to create micro/nanostructures and apply low surface energy materials to surfaces, resulting in water-repellent superhydrophobic coatings. Such coatings have applications in industries like marine, aerospace, and energy due to properties like corrosion resistance, self-cleaning, and drag reduction.
Experimental evaluation of the durability properties of high performanceIAEME Publication
The document discusses the use of admixtures to improve the durability properties of high performance concrete (HPC). It describes how supplementary cementing materials (SCMs) like fly ash, silica fume, and metakaoline can improve the strength and durability of HPC when used to partially replace cement. The document also examines the acid resistance and sulfate resistance of HPC specimens containing these admixtures through immersion testing in acid and sulfate solutions. Test results showed that HPC with SCMs exhibited greater resistance to chemical attacks compared to plain cement concrete.
Experimental evaluation of the durability properties of high performanceIAEME Publication
The document discusses the use of admixtures to improve the durability properties of high performance concrete (HPC). It describes how supplementary cementing materials (SCMs) like fly ash, silica fume, and metakaoline can improve the strength and durability of HPC when used to partially replace cement. The document also examines the acid resistance and sulfate resistance of HPC mixtures containing various SCMs through experimental testing of specimens exposed to acids and sulfate solutions.
This document summarizes a study on the properties of self-compacting concrete (SCC) made with different percentages of fly ash replacement. The key points are:
1) SCC mixes were made with 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50% cement replacement by fly ash. Fresh properties like slump flow and passing ability generally increased with higher fly ash content.
2) Hardened properties like compressive, split tensile, and flexural strength generally decreased with higher fly ash content compared to the control mix, though the 30% replacement mix performed best.
3) Durability properties like acid resistance and saturated water absorption improved with increasing fly ash content, indicating fly ash increases concrete imper
Self Compacting Concrete And Its PropertiesIJERA Editor
Self-compacting concrete (SCC), which flows under its own weight and doesn’t require any external vibration for compaction, has revolutionized concrete placement. Such concrete should have relatively low yield value to ensure high flow ability, a moderate viscosity to resists segregation and bleeding and must maintain its homogeneity during transportation, placing and curing to ensure adequate structural performance and long term durability. Self-compacting concrete (SCC) can be defined as a fresh concrete which possesses superior flow ability under maintained stability (i.e. no segregation) thus allowing self-compaction that is, material consolidation without addition of energy. Self-compacting concrete is a fluid mixture suitable for placing in structures with Congested reinforcement without vibration and it helps in achieving higher quality of surface finishes. However utilization of high reactive Metakaolin and Flyash asan admixtures as an effective pozzolan which causes great improvement in the porestructure. The relative proportions of key components are considered by volumerather than by mass.
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1. Biosciences, Biotechnology Research Asia Vol. 7(2), 675-688 (2010)
Qualitative method for antifouling
long life paint for marine facilities or system
O. SULAIMAN¹, A.H. SAHARUDDIN¹, A.S.A. KADER² and W.N. WAN NIK¹
¹Department of Maritime Technology, University Malaysia Terengganu, (Malaysia).
²Department of Marine Technology, University Teknologi Malaysia (Malaysia).
(Received: August 05, 2010; Accepted: September 22, 2010)
ABSTRACT
Fouling is a major problem to shipping industry. Hull fouling reduces the fuel efficiency and
speed of affected ships, increase in frequency of ship dry dockings, reduces propeller efficiency and
accelerated corrosion rate. Antifouling paints are used to coat the underwater area of ships to prevent
organisms such as algae and molluscs attaching themselves to the hull of the ship. As a result, antifouling
paints which are alternatives to TBT systems such as controlled depletion systems (CDPs), tin-free
self-polishing copolymers (tin-free SPCs) and foul release systems were developed in marine industry.
However, most of these paints cannot last for long because misapplication. Paint is not a finished
product until it has been applied and dried on an appropriate substrate at the designed performance
film thickness. High performance paint systems are especially sensitive to misapplication and knowledge
of the paint characteristics. Also recommended film thickness is vital to obtain optimum results to
improve paints performance and reduce maintenance cost. Therefore, proper application is critical to
the performance of the paint system. This paper presents the result of study made on the problems of
fouling on ship hull structures and deduced a qualitative model for ship paints application in order to
prolong the life span of antifouling paint.
Key words: Antifouling; application; hull fouling; paint; marine system.
INTRODUCTION of marine organisms that swim around until they
find somewhere to settle and grow. Smooth surfaces
Performance of ships depends on their are particularly attractive to many of these creatures,
speed and power generated. Likewise, economic and are quickly encrusted. This slow down ships in
and efficiency of ship operation is achieved at seaways, block pipes and speed up corrosion. This
optimum speed, power and according to frequency study focuses on the problems of ship hull fouling
of dry docking of ship. Hull fouling poses a lot of which hull fouling reduces fuel efficiency and speed
hindrances to design power and efficiency of ship. of affected ships, consequently increases their
Fouling refers to the accumulation of unwanted operating costs due to the increase in frequency of
material on solid surfaces in an aquatic environment. ship dry docking. It also reduces propeller efficiency
The fouling material can consist of either living (Kan et al., 1958; Mosaad, 1986) and accelerates
organisms (biofouling) or a non-living substance corrosion (Edyvean, 1982).
(inorganic or organic).
In order to lessen hull fouling, antifouling
Marine fouling is a perennial problem for paints are used to coat the bottoms of ships to
vessels, ports and anything kept in the sea for a prevent organisms such as algae and molluscs
period of time. The sea is teeming with the tiny larvae attaching themselves to the hull, that result to the
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slowing down of the ship and thus increasing fuel the surface. Paint is not a finished product until it
consumption. The new IMO convention defines has been applied and dried on an appropriate
‘antifouling systems’ as ‘a coating, paint, surface substrate at the designed performance film
treatment, surface or device that is used on a ship thickness. When the paint is applied to the exterior
to control or prevent attachment of unwanted layer to a ship hull, it is subject to a variety of
organism’. Biocidal anti-fouling paints have been parameters that can degrade the paint and reduce
applied to the bottoms of ships for decades. The its useful life-span. These parameters need to be
paints slowly leach into the water, killing anything taken into consideration during ship paints
attached to the ship hull, but leachates have been application. Thus, ship paints application procedures
found to accumulate in harbors and the sea. are very impor tant in order to enhance the
performance or quality of antifouling paints. The
Among all the different solutions proposed parameters which need to be considered during
throughout the history of navigation, tributyltin (TBT) application of the paints to the ship hull include
paints have been one of the most effective surface preparation, paint application, paint
deterrents to hull fouling organisms, but studies have materials, curing time, environmental conditions,
linked TBT accumulations to deformations in oysters locations, personal quality, inspections and others.
and sex changes in whelks. As a result, restrictions
on the usage of TBT in vessels were imposed. The The performance of any paint coating
International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted depends on the correct and thorough preparation
the Antifouling Systems (AFS) Convention in 2001. of the surface prior to coating. The most expensive
The Convention called for a global ban on the and technologically advanced coating system will
application of TBT-based antifouling paints by 1st fail if the surface preparation is incorrect or
January 2003 and the prohibition of the presence incomplete. Additionally, methods of applying the
of such paints on the surface of vessels by 1st paints are by brush, roller, conventional (air) spray,
January 2008 (IMO, 2005). National bans on the conventional (pressure pot) spray and airless spray.
use of the TBT paint will result in an increased hull Although the application methods are very
fouling, unless environmentally friendly replacement important, the application technique or skills of
paints are accepted by the shipping industry. personnel also play a vital role. When applying
marine paints, the most important factors to
The paint industry has been urged to consider are the condition of the substrate, the
develop environmental friendly TBT-free products surface temperature, and the atmospheric
able to replace the TBT-based paint that yield the conditions at the time of painting. Appropriate ship
same economic benefits and cause less harmful paint materials can effectively prevent attachment
effects on the environment. There are controlled or accumulation of fouling on the ship hull bottom.
depletion systems (CDPs) and tin-free self-polishing Furthermore, inspection by the coating inspector is
copolymers (tin-free SPCs). CDPs are upgrade of necessary to make sure the coating is properly
traditional soluble matrix technology by means of applied.
modern reinforcing resins. The reaction mechanisms
are assumed to be equivalent to those of This study seeks to examine the related
conventional rosin-based AF paints. The tin-free issues of antifouling (AF) paints, ship paints
SPCs are designed for the same reaction application and aims to deduce fouling prevention
mechanisms with sea water as tributyltin self- systems and enhance the performance of
polishing (TBT-SPC) paints. antifouling paints. This includes the study of biology
of the fouling process, historical development of AF
There is another type of antifouling paint paints and also the proper way for ship paints
that may replace the TBT-based antifouling paints application. The historical description leads to a
which is foul release systems. Foul release systems discussion of tributyltin (TBT)-based systems, tin-
are non-toxic and made of silicone elastomers of free biocide-based and non-toxic alternatives
low surface energy. This low surface energy inhibits replacements. Proper paint application is critical to
the ability of fouling organisms to attach strongly to the performance of the paint system. This study
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will use historical data of antifouling paints to From the improved ship paint application
determine the parameters for ship paints application. flow chart above, I have added one step from the
Finally, a qualitative model for ship paint application previous flow chart in order to optimize the existing
to enhance the performance of antifouling paints is procedure. This improved flow chart can make the
deduced. paint application become more comprehensive,
concise and efficiency
Methodology
The model design is for the ship paint Vessel comes into dock
application procedure. This is produced through Since it is a class requirement, for each
interview carried out with the ship yard personal in vessel needs to come into dock to undergo the
MMHE and M-Set. Data are collected from bottom survey inspection of its underwater area
Painting and Blasting Department, reviewed about every two and half years. Vessel will be put in the
ship painting process and interview with the dry dock upon arrival in the shipyard. The vessel
Classification Society and Paint Maker in order will be moored into the dock and when it had
to get the further information. This is to make sure successfully sat on the keel blocks, the water in the
the procedure is compliance with the standard dock will be pumped dry.
and IMO requirement. Data is analysed by
considering the whole ship painting process and Underwater Hull Pre-cleaning Assessment
how the ship painting procedure is carried out The step for the inspection process is to
according to the standard. And the analysis leads conduct an underwater assessment of the fouling
to deduce a qualitative model for ship paint growth that has occurred since the last inspection
application procedure. and evaluate the coating condition. This will be
completed before any hull cleaning is performed.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Normally, ship hull can be divided into 6 quadrants
as showed in Fig.1. The six quadrants are: I -
The model is produced with the intention starboard forward, II - starboard aft, III - port aft, IV
of giving a guideline for all level of personnel on the - port forward, V - starboard waterline, and VI - port
standard of workmanship in the ship repair division; waterline.
especially, the blasting and painting parts in order
to satisfy ship owners and classification societies. Fouling Assessment
This model indicates the elements accuracy to be Fouling growth on each boat hull will be
kept in the process of blasting and painting repairs evaluated on a 0 – 5 scale. 0 represents the optimal
or modifications and the finished quality obtained. condition and 5 the worst condition. Table 1
determines the numeric ratings and provides a
description of what type of fouling growth is
The model is developed from several associated with each rating. The paint maker’s
references, historical data and case study related inspector will record the fouling rating for each
to antifouling paints. The model can serves as a quadrant and provide any additional observations
guideline of the standard of workmanship for or comments, such as noting the type of fouling
painting process that mitigates fouling of ship’s hull. present on the hull surface.
. The quality of the end product relies on the whole
ship paint application process. Thus, we must always Coating condition assessment
keep in mind that “Quality is built in the process, Coating condition for the entire hull need
not in the inspection”. to be evaluated based on Table 2 which identifies
the rating scale of coating condition. The colour of
From the existing ship paint application undercoat also need to be recorded when the
above, I found the gaps to improve the existing coating was applied to the ship hull. Ratings of 1-3
procedure. The improved ship paint application flow represent antifouling painted surface appearance
chart is showed in 3.2. This flow chart can make associated with normal physical wear due to
the paint application becomes more efficient underwater cleaning action or hydrodynamic effects.
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Ratings 4 and 5 indicate either excessive cleaning standard procedures requirement. If contaminants
actions or blistering due to internal failure of the such as loose rusts, oil, grease, dir t, salts,
paint system. chemicals, dusts, etc. are not removed completely
from the surface intended for coating, the paint
Surface Preparation adhesiveness as well as cohesiveness and its
Good surface preparation is one of the quality would be affected. Osmotic blistering would
most important process of the entire coating also occur resulting in premature failure of the
procedures, as great percentage of coating failures coating in service. There is no paint system that
are usually associated with poor surface would give optimum performance result over a
preparation. All paint systems will fail prematurely if poorly prepared steel surface.
the surface preparation is not done according to
Table 1: Fouling rating scale
Rating Fouling Growth
0 No silting, biofilm or fouling growth present.
1 Light silting or biofilm. Little to no discoloration; Paint surface still clearly visible beneath.
2 Heavy biofilm; Light to moderate silting as indicated by discoloration (a solid, discernible,
physical layer); Painted surface may be slightly obscured.
3 Low to medium levels of fouling present; Dark algae impregnation; Hard growth may be
present (tubeworms, barnacles, bryozoans, etc.); Painted surface definitely obscured.
4 Medium to high levels of fouling present; Hard growth present, such as tubeworms, barnacles,
bryozoans, etc.; Macrofoulers may include mature forms that may be densely grouped; Paint
surface no longer visible beneath fouling in areas.
5 High levels of fouling present; Lengthy, soft algae and hard, tube worms and possibly barnacles
impregnating the coatings; Macrofoulers may be densely grouped; Coral** growth can be
seen to extend out from the hull; Paint surface no longer visible beneath fouling.
*0 is best condition; 5 is worst condition; ** Coral is the local term used for limestone tubes of worms that grow on the
coating’s surface.
Table 2: Coating condition rating scale
Coating Condition Coating Description
Rating
1 Antifouling paint intact, new or slick finish. May have a mottled pattern of light
and dark portions of the original paint colour.
2 Shine is gone or surface lightly etched. No physical failures.
3 Physical failure on up to 20% of hull. Coating may be missing from slightly curved
or flat areas to expose underlying coating. Coating has visible swirl marks within
the outermost layer, not extending into any underlying layers of paint.
4 Physical failure of coating on 20-50% of bottom. Coating missing from slightly
curved or flat areas to expose underlying coating. Coating missing from intact
blisters or blisters which have ruptured to expose underlying coating layer(s).
Visible swirl marks expose dunderlying coating layer.
5 Physical failure of coating on over 50% of bottom. Coating missing from intact
blisters or blisters which have ruptured to expose the underlying coating layer(s).
Visible swirl marks exposed underlying coating layer.
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Hull cleaning the level of salt and to make sure that salt content
There are various methods available for is at minimum level. Normally, salt test is carried
cleaning and preparing steel surfaces prior to out by using “Bresle kit sampler”. Fig. 2 showed the
painting. The choice and methods of surface flow chart of salt test measurement by “Bresle kit
preparation would depend on the location where sample”.
the intended area of the vessel is required and the
availability of equipment to be used. Hull cleaning Condition of ship hull (side shell area) prior to
includes hard scrap and fresh water washing. Hard grit blasting
scraping shall be carried out to remove slimes, Next, the Owner’s representative will mark
weeds, shells, barnacles, etc. Besides that, out the corroded area for blasting based on rust
approved detergents shall be used to remove any grade and shall discuss it with the Yard’s Painting
oil or grease present on the hull. executive. There are four types of rust condition
using Swedish Standard which listed in Table 4.
Hull cleaning standard by fresh water When all parties had agreed on the total blast area
Surface preparation by using fresh water and the blasting grade, a Proposed Side Shell
can be divided into 4 levels. Table 3 is the levels or Blasting and Painting Area shall be signed and
categories for fresh water surface preparation: endorsed
Salt test Shipyard shall draw up a work schedule
The purpose of carrying out the salt test based on the agreed areas and instruct the blasting
is to prevent coating failure due to effects of salt contractor to proceed with the blasting works. The
elements on the surface before coating. In order to blasting time of inspection is usually divided into
prevent the defect, salt test is carried out to measure two sessions, once before noon and another late in
Table 3: Categories for fresh water surface preparation
Fresh Water Washing/Pressure Cleaning Quality
Low Pressure Water WashingPressure: It can remove surface salts, dust and loose surface debris.
Less than 68 bar (1000 psi)
High Pressure Water Washing For 68-204 bar (1000-3000 psi)
Pressure: It can remove salts, dirt, loose coatings and leached layer
Between 68-680 bar (1000-10000psi) of antifouling coatings.
For 204-680 bar (3000-10000psi)
It can perform selective removal of coatings and intact
coatings.
High Pressure Hydro-Blasting (Water- It can remove all existing old paint or heavy rust. It scales
Jetting) to WJ 3 (Water jetting standards NACE 5/ SSPC-SP 12)
Pressure: Between 680-1700 bar to a uniform matt finish with at least two thirds of the surface
(10000-25000being free of all visible scale) and the remaining one-third containing only
residues (except mill psi) randomly dispersed stains of previously existing rust,
coatings and foreign matter.
Ultra High Pressure Hydro-Blasting It can remove all existing old paint or heavy rust. It scales
(Water Jetting) to WJ 2 hydro jetting standard of uniform matt finish
Pressure: with at least 95% of the surface area being free of all
Above 1700 bar (25000 psi), but previously existing visible residues and the 5%
normally 2000-2800 bar (30000- containing only randomly dispersed stains of rust,
40000psi) coating and foreign matter.
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the evening. This is to allow sufficient time for the Copper grit is one of the blast media widely
blasters to produce a larger blast area so that when used for blasting in shipyard and is obtained as
the paint is mixed and applied, there will not be cooper slag waste from melting the copper metal
much wastage for the coverage. at a very high temperature. It is a by-product and is
often referred to as hard coarse-grained silicieous
Grit blasting sandstone. This is the base for grit and can be found
Grit blasting is the commonly used method or prepared in different sizes for different types of
for preparing a surface for the application of paint. blasting known as grit blasting. It usually comes is
When properly carried out, grit blasting can remove sizes ranging from 830cc (meshes) and 1030cc but
old paint, rust, salts, fouling, etc., and provides a most shipyard prefers the former over the latter
good mechanical key (blast profile) for the new because of its coarseness and larger size in order
coating. to achieve a higher blast profile on the steel
substrate.
Table 4. Rust condition using Swedish Standard
Steel surface largely covered with adhering mill scale with little, if any rust.
Rust Grade A
Steel surface has begun to rust and from which mill scale has begun to flake.
Rust Grade B
Steel surface on which the mill scale has rusted away or from which it can be
scraped, but with slight pitting visible under normal vision.
Rust Grade C
Steel surface on which the mill scale has rusted away and on which pitting is
Rust Grade D visible under normal vision.
Table 5: Preparation grades for steel surfaces using blast cleaning
Brush Off Commercial Near-White Metal White Metal
SSPC SP 7 SP 6 SP 10 SP 5
NACE No. 4 No. 3 No. 2 No. 1
SWEDISH Sa. 1 Sa. 2 Sa. 2½ Sa. 3
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Table 6: Ship side coating thickness range
Locations/Areas Surface Preparation DFT range, µm
Topside 1. High pressure fresh waterwash 200 – 400 (epoxy)
Boot Top (3000 – 5000 psi) 150 – 300 (epoxy)
2. Grit blast Sa 2.0 or Sa 2.5 75 – 100 (tie coat)
150 – 200 (antifouling)
Vertical Side 200 – 300 (epoxy)
75 – 100 (tie coat)
250 – 300 (antifouling)
Flat Bottom 175 – 300 (epoxy)
75 – 100 (tie coat)
100 – 200 (antifouling)
Propeller 375 – 400
Rudder 500
Table 7: Typical ship paints properties
Paint Type Drying Mechanical Cosmetic Overcoat- Area of Use
Mechanism Properties Properties ability Underwater Above
Water
Acrylic Physical Moderate Very Good Good / (antifouling) /
Alkyd Oxidative Moderate Good Good - /
Bituminous Physical Poor ND A Very Good / -
Chlorinated Physical Moderate Moderate Very Good / /
Rubber
Epoxy Chemical Cure Very Good Poor Poor / /
Epoxy-Ester Oxidative Moderate Moderate Good - /
Epoxy-Tar Chemical Cure Good ND A Moderate / -
Polyurethane Chemical Cure Very Good Very Good Moderate - /
Polyurethane-Tar Chemical Cure Good ND A Moderate / -
Vinyl Physical Good Good Very Good - /
Vinyl-Tar Physical Moderate ND A Very Good / -
Zinc Silicate Moisture Cure Very Good ND A Very Poor - /
Self to Self
Good with
epoxies
N/A = Not applicable
Table 8: Average Hull Roughness (AHR) value for antifouling paints
Types of paint fouling control technology Average Hull Roughness (AHR)
Controlled Depletion Polymer (CDP) 40 microns/year
TBT Free Self Polishing Copolymer (SPC) 20 microns/year
Hybrid TBT Free Self Polishing Technology 30 microns/year
Foul Release Technology 5 microns/year
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Besides that, it is important that the correct will require a profile with a greater peak to trough
blast profile is achieved before the substrate is measurement than a thin coating.
coated. Paint manufacturers should specify the blast
profile for each coating, in terms of the pattern Blast cleaning standard
required for that paint. The instrument to measure The most commonly referred standards
the blast profile is called “Blast Profile gauge” and are Steel Structure Painting Council (SSPC),
the reading is in micron. In general, thicker coatings National Association of Corrosion Engineers
Existing flow chart for ship paint application
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(NACE) and Swedish Standards or International high, an inadequate coating coverage will result
Standards Organization (ISO) (1988). Each over any high and sharp peaks and this could lead
standard is divided into four standards of to premature coating breakdown. However, grit
cleanliness, broadly described as; brush off, blasting can also result in an insufficient surface
commercial, near white metal and white metal. profile and may simply re-distribute contamination
Whilst each standard may be differ slightly in over the steel surface trapping contaminants under
requirements and ter minology. The Table 5 the surface.
indicates the grades for steel surfaces using blast
cleaning. Paint Application
The paint application is to provide a film
Blast profile which give protection or decoration of ship hull
The correct blast profile is very important being painted. The success of any application and
prior to painting. If the blast profile is produced too subsequent performance depends on some
Improved flow chart for ship paint application
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Fig. 1: Hull quadrants (IRTA, 2009)
Fig. 2: Flow chart of salt test measurement by “Bresle kit sample”
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variables such as surface preparation, film Method of paint application
thickness of the paint system, methods of Airless spray is now almost a universal
application and conditions during application. method for ship side paint application. This is by far
the most important and efficient method for the
Film thickness measurement application of heavy-duty marine coatings, which
The wet film thickness (WFT) of the coating allows the rapid application of large volumes of paint
is measured and can be converted to a dry film as well as the application of high build coatings
thickness (DFT) following the paint maker’s without thinning. Airless spray method can reduce
guidelines for that product. The wet film thickness the overspray and bounce back problems. Moreover,
measurement can be determined by how much it follows that ships paints must be formulated and
coating should be applied to reach the specified manufactured to be suitable for application by airless
DFT. The dry film or wet film ratio is based on spraying.
percentage of solids by volume of the coating being
used. The basic formula to measure the WFT is: Airless spray is a technique of spray
application which does not rely on the mixing of
paint with air to provide atomization. Atomization is
achieved by forcing the paint through a special and
precise constructed nozzle or ‘tip’ by hydraulic
Ship side coating thickness range pressure. The choice of tip determines the film
Different ship side area has different Dry thickness applied per pass of the spray gun and
Film Thickness (DFT). Table 6 shows ship side should be selected in accordance with the coating
coating thickness range. manufacturer’s guidelines. The speed of each pass
Fig. 3: Flow chart of blast profile measurement by testex profile tape
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and volume solids of the paint will influence film Toxic antifouling means that prevention of fouling
thickness. Airless spray equipment normally by a surface coating requires the maintenance, in
operates at fluid line pressure up to 5000 psi (352 the water in contact with the coating, of a
kg/cm2) and care should be taken periodically. concentration of toxin that is lethal to all of the target
organisms. Meanwhile foul release coating has a
Modern products are most commonly surface with very low surface energy which reduces
applied by airless spray. One airless spray gun is the efficiency of the attachment process
capable of spraying between 50 and 80 litres dramatically, i.e. a “non-stick” surface is presented
of paint per hour, i.e. covering 150 – 400 m 2/hr to the organism.
at the required film thickness. Moreover, airless
spray application produces less overspray than Typical ship paints properties
conventional air-assisted spraying, but there is Ship paints properties are very important
some risk of painters inhaling spray droplets. for us to understand because this is important on
Antifouling compositions offer special problems choosing the correct and proper types of ship paints.
because of the poisons they contain, this The Table 7 shows the properties of the ship hull
applies both to the older copper poison types painting systems most commonly used in the
and more particularly to the organometallic marine industry.
poisons. Thus, suitable protective equipment must
be used. Coating compatibility
Coating compatibility is important when the
Commonly, painting must be inspected maintenance or repair work is carried out, to ensure
regularly to ensure that specifications regarding that the repair coat will adhere to the original paint,
surface preparation, wet and dry film thickness, otherwise failures will occur between the individual
drying times, mixing of two-pack materials, layers (inter-coat adhesion failure). Incompatibility
overcoating intervals, quality of workmanship and between coating types, such as epoxy anticorrosive
others are met. coatings with some types of antifouling paints, can
be overcomed by the use of a tie coat, which has
Condition during application good adhesion to both paint types and is therefore
There are some factors which must be applied onto the anti-corrosive layer before the
considered during paints application. The major antifouling layer is applied. Thus, paint compatibility
factors are condition of substrate, temperature, is a factor which must be takes as consideration.
relative humidity, weather conditions and
condensation. Performance of antifouling paints determined
by hull roughness
The proper ambient temperature for steel Ship’s underwater hull is painted to protect
hull painting process should be 3°C above dew point. the substrate and also prevent undue roughness.
Most paints can tolerate high humidity but The most significant cause of hull roughness is
condensation must not form on the surface being fouling. Normally, paint fouling control technology
painted. During the painting process for the ship can be characterized into 4 types: Controlled
hull, the relative humidity must below 85%. Depletion Polymer (CDP), TBT Free Self Polishing
Furthermore, paint should not be applied during fog, Copolymer (SPC), Hybrid TBT Free Self Polishing
mist or raining. Generally, under these conditions, Technology and Foul Release Technology. Each type
it is difficult to maintain the steel temperature above of paint fouling control technology has different
the dew point. Besides that, condensation is Average Hull Roughness (AHR) value. Table 8
forbidden during hull painting process. shows the AHR value for these 4 types of AF paints.
Antifouling Paints for the Ship Hull Area The paint fouling control which has
Generally, there are two basic mechanisms smallest AHR value has lower percentage increase
employed in coatings to prevent fouling settlement in power needed or fuel used. Thus, foul release
which are toxic antifouling and foul release coating. technology can save more power and fuel used.
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Antifouling Systems Regulations and Convention include Yard’s Painting executive, Shipowner’s
Generally, antifouling system has their representative, suppliers, Paint Manufacturer and
regulation to control the harmful antifouling systems Surveyors. The responsibility of Yard’s Painting
on ships. This is very important for us to understand executive is to use checklists and inspection records
in order to enable the ship become compliant. In to ensure the standards are followed. Besides that,
this research, I include Antifouling System (AFS) they will conduct audit by QA department on a
requirement and the Convention and Best monthly basis. If t sign of any incompliance is found,
Management Practices on marine pollution by yard person such as Project Manager will issue
removal of antifouling coatings from ships. From the Quality Assurance Note (QAN) or Non
AFS requirement, there is a prohibition on the Conformance Report (NCR) towards suppliers. QAN
application or re-application of organotin is only for light or small incompliant, but NCR is for
compounds which acts as biocides in antifouling heavy incompliant.
systems. When existing vessels replaced the
antifouling after 1 January 2003, they complied with Fur thermore, Paint Manufacturer’s
this requirement or provided sealer to avoid a non- inspector must have a widely experience and good
compliant antifouling to avoid leaching. All vessels judgement in order to make sure the paint job was
after 1 January 2008 shall either not bear such completed as specified. They need to take concern
compounds on their hulls or external parts or on many aspects throughout the painting process.
surfaces; or apply coating that forms a barrier Adhesion test or “dolly test” which is commonly
(sealers) to such compounds such as leaching from known among the paint inspectors, would have to
the underlying non-compliant antifouling systems. be carried out when the external hull of the ship is
being grit blasted and applied fresh coatings. This
Fur thermore, Convention and Best is to ensure the paint adhesion onto the substrate
Management Practices is to prevent marine pollution hull can withstand a pull-out pressure of not less
by the removal of ship antifouling coatings. Thus, than 300 psi. The higher the pressure of the “pull-
management for AFS waste collection is very out” test, the stronger the adhesion of the paint onto
important throughout the process. The adoption of the steel substrate is. All parties must take concern
management practices for the application and on their responsibilities to ensure the quality
removal of antifouling systems can reduce of obtained is in compliance. Every daily log, tests
biocides into the natural environment. The aspects and inspections work must be recorded for future
include choice of antifouling system, and collection, evaluations of the painting. There is no any by-pass
treatment, and disposal of spent coatings which steps that can be skipped. Throughout the process
have an impact on the release of biocides into the above, the quality of the paint is assured.
environment. If not managed properly, it may result
in high concentrations of biocides in the marine CONCLUSION
sediments in areas close to where application and
removal activities are conducted. Conclusion and recommendation
Fouling is unwanted accumulation material
Quality Assurance on solid surface. There is either living organism
Each model has their own standards in (biofouling) or non living substance. Antifouling
order to make sure the standard is controlled and paints are used to prevent the biofouling. There are
complied with the rules and requirements. To ensure two types of antifouling paints which are toxic and
the model is controlled efficiently, quality assurance non-toxic alternatives to TBT systems. Nowadays,
plays an important role. The purpose of a quality there is a trend to use the foul release technology
assurance system is to prevent problems from which is also known as non-toxic alternatives to
occurring, detect them when they do, identify the TBT systems such as silicon-type foul release AF
cause, remedy the cause and prevent recurrence. paint. This product is expensive and requires longer
Quality Assurance mechanism in this model is to working period to accomplish but the long term
ensure that accuracy and precision throughout a benefits can be seen from the smooth and faster
procedure. The parties involved in this procedure speed of the vessel reaching its destination and it’s
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cost effective saving which is believed to be about assurance that a paint job was completed as
40%. According to LNG Carrier Owners’ Manual, specified. There are many failure cases due to poor
foul release coatings are proving themselves to be workmanship occurred after the work has been
the ideal solution for LNG hull and propeller fouling completed and has been paid for. Beside that,
control. Not only can they keep hulls and propellers quality assurance is part of quality management
smooth and free of macro-fouling for extended focusing on increasing the ability to fulfill
service period of up to 60 months, but in addition, requirements of the process. As a conclusion, the
since they do not use biocides to control fouling, model results are complied with the standard
they can be an integral par t of an LNG requirements.
environmental management plan.
Recommendation
Furthermore, ship paint application is the There are many aspects in this research
most important part to control the performance or which could be investigated in the future. Some
quality of antifouling paints. High performance paint suggestion and recommendations on future study
systems are especially sensitive to misapplication are as follow:
and knowledge of the application characteristics and i. The practical way to measure hull fouling is
recommended film thickness is vital to obtain to use a professional diver to not only
optimum results. For optimum service life, the measure but to survey or inspect the general
surface must be completely free of all contaminants condition of the hull as a whole and record
that might impair performance and should be treated with video camera or CCTV. This is because
as such to assure good and permanent adhesion hull fouling varies along the hull.
of the paint system. The quality of surface ii. There are many ship paints application
preparation has a direct relation with the lifetime of methods discussed in this paper Therefore,
a system. Nowadays, the paint application method it is suggested that investigation for each
commonly used airless spray. The degree of skill of methods in much more details.
the personnel can affect the performance of paints. iii. The performance of AF paints can be
Besides that, paints materials, coating compatibility determined by many factors. Thus, it is
and environmental conditions also need to be suggested that investigation for performance
concidered. Different paints materials have different or quality of AF paints to be done in much
properties, thus have different effects on the paints more detail.
performance.
AKNOWLDGEMENTS
Throughout the whole ship painting
process, it is necessary to inspect the work as it The author greatly aknowledge, Chin Mei
progresses if there is to be any reasonable Sam for direct contribution in this study.
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