Skin friction control using engineering and biological surface coatings

减少输水资产表面摩擦的技术的发展将增加现有水电站的可再生能源产量，并提高输水公用事业的能源效率。它还有可能应用于海洋生物污损问题和减少航运燃料的使用。将寻求被动(非化学)和生物控制方法来减少污垢和摩擦，以将对环境的影响降至最低，并保持饮用水质量。这个结合了工程学、摄影测量学和生物科学的多学科项目将为项目团队成员提供宝贵的培训，并培养一批可供澳大利亚工业使用的技能人才库。

The development of techniques to reduce skin friction in water conveying assets will increase renewable energy production from existing hydro-electric plant and improve the energy efficiency of water conveying utilities. There is also potential for application to marine biofouling problems and reducing fuel usage by shipping. Passive (non-chemical) and biological control methods to reduce fouling and friction will be sought to minimise environmental impact and maintain potable water quality. This multidisciplinary project combining engineering, photogrammetry and biological sciences will provide valuable training for the project team members and develop a pool of skilled personnel available to Australian industries.