Novel automated underwater cleaning system
Researchers present systematic cleaning and evaluation of exposed fouling control coating systems using a novel laboratory scale automated underwater cleaning system. Underwater cleaning is becoming increasingly important in biofouling prevention besides the development of novel fouling control coatings. This study introduces a laboratory scale self-designed automated underwater cleaning system (AUCS) with a digital force sensor which is able to achieve force monitoring during the cleaning process. The effects of brush type and cleaning frequency were…