Industrial biofouling /

Industrial Biofouling discusses the the challenges--and to a lesser extent, the benefits--of biofilms on industrial processing surfaces. It addresses the operating problems caused by establishment and growth of microorganisms, thereby enabling effective equipment design and operation that minimizes...

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Main Author: Bott, T. R. (Theodore Reginald), 1927-
Corporate Author: Knovel (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam ; Boston, Mass. : Elsevier, [2011]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Industrial Biofouling discusses the the challenges--and to a lesser extent, the benefits--of biofilms on industrial processing surfaces. It addresses the operating problems caused by establishment and growth of microorganisms, thereby enabling effective equipment design and operation that minimizes biofouling. Discusses the chemical and physical control of biofilm growth, with coverage of dosing techniques, equipment cleaning, and cost management Presents methods for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of control techniques Incorporates explicit figures and diagrams to aid in understanding.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 208 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780080932606
0080932606