Design and Implementation of Automated Hull Cleaning Robot
Abstract
Towards the end of
the 20th century, a chemical called Tributyltin was introduced into many hull
paints with an illusory promise that ship hull cleaning would no longer be
necessary. Like in many other areas in life, substituting hard work and
manpower for chemicals was not the answer. Not only did this chemical not work
in keeping hulls permanently clean, but it has also been found to be extremely
toxic to our oceans, causing extensive marine damage. This is why we need to
make use of a subsea hull cleaning service regularly. Regardless of the bottom
paint, at the very least a layer of biofilm will develop. These are
microorganisms, usually bacteria, which clump together and then attach themselves
as a group to a nearby surface. This biofilm then develops a slimy surface in
order to protect itself. In severe cases, ship hulls can also collect seaweed
and barnacles. Therefore, the underwater surfaces of vessels need to be kept
clean to keep them operating efficiently. This will not only save money on fuel
but will also reduce the carbon footprint, allowing us to play your part in the
fight against climate change.
Country : India
1 Santhosh Kumar Burgu
Associate Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Malla Reddy College of Engineering for Women, Hyderabad -500100, Telangana, India
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