Method for killing barnacle larvae in water

Details Method for killing barnacle larvae in water Method for killing barnacle larvae in water

1992-11-05

1994-05-03

McCarthy, Neil M.

Liquid purification or separation

Processes

Including controlling process in response to a sensed condition

210748, 210764, 422 6, 422 24, C02F 132

Patent

active

053085051

ABSTRACT:
Biofouling of underwater surfaces by marine organisms is prevented by irradiating the water with ultraviolet light and adjusting the intensity of the ultraviolet light so as to kill barnacle larvae to prevent their attachment to the underwater surface. The water is passed through a biocidal chamber having a source of ultraviolet light at an intensity of at least 4000 .mu.watts/cm.sup.2 and at a rate to provide a residence time of at least one minute on the biocidal chamber.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3672823 (1972-06-01), Boucher
patent: 3924139 (1975-12-01), Hirose et al.
patent: 3971338 (1976-07-01), Alexson
patent: 4204956 (1980-05-01), Flatow
patent: 4317041 (1982-02-01), Schenck
patent: 4320085 (1982-03-01), Takeguchi et al.
patent: 4400270 (1983-08-01), Hillman
patent: 4525278 (1985-06-01), Frost
patent: 4548716 (1985-10-01), Boeve
patent: 4762613 (1988-08-01), Snowball

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Method for killing barnacle larvae in water does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Method for killing barnacle larvae in water, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Method for killing barnacle larvae in water will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-2112623