In:
The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Acoustical Society of America (ASA), Vol. 89, No. 4B_Supplement ( 1991-04-01), p. 1914-1914
Abstract:
Marine fouling in ships and biofouling in condenser tubes, etc. cause numerous problems and a large reduction of fuel efficiency. Conventional methods include toxic paints and hull vibration. A nontoxic solution would be to excite Love waves on the surface and prevent the very first bio-attachment on the surface. A thin PZT film with IDTs (InterDigital Transducers) flush mounted to the surface is used to launch these waves. Experimental results of this technique, which seems viable and cost effective, and most importantly, nontoxic, will be discussed.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0001-4966
,
1520-8524
Language:
English
Publisher:
Acoustical Society of America (ASA)
Publication Date:
1991
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1461063-2
