Accession Number:

AD0818792

Title:

HULL FOULING

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

DAVID W TAYLOR NAVAL SHIP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER BETHESDA MD

Personal Author(s):

• Stenson, Richard J.

Report Date:

1967-07-01

Pagination or Media Count:

23.0

Abstract:

This report contains the results of an investigation conducted by the Naval Ship Research and Development Center formerly David Taylor Model Basin concerning the effects of hull fouling encountered during various full-scale trails. Measurements were made to determine the increase in powering requirements as days out of drydock increased. Data are presented for two frigates, a destroyer division, and a submarine.

Descriptors:

• *HULLS(MARINE)
• *FOULING
• GUIDED MISSILES
• FRIGATES
• PIERS
• ANTIFOULING COATINGS
• FRICTION
• SUBMARINE HULLS
• MARINE PROPELLERS
• DESTROYERS
• DRIVE SHAFTS

Subject Categories:

• Marine Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE