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Costs associated with speed loss and increased fuel consumption resulting from these mollusks growing on the hulls of ships are estimated to be as much as $1.4 billion per year. Referred to as 'fouling,'these barnacles contribute to increased fuel consumption of up to 7% after only one mon...

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Published in:Metal finishing 2008-12, Vol.106 (12), p.19-20
Main Author: Conner, Gary
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Costs associated with speed loss and increased fuel consumption resulting from these mollusks growing on the hulls of ships are estimated to be as much as $1.4 billion per year. Referred to as 'fouling,'these barnacles contribute to increased fuel consumption of up to 7% after only one month and up to 44% after six months.
ISSN:0026-0576
1873-4057
DOI:10.1016/S0026-0576(08)80328-5