New: Tests with sea pipes according to ASTM D6990-20 (evaluation)

Dr Brill + Partner now also offers fouling tests in pipes. More and more applications require pipe systems through which natural seawater flows (cooling systems, LNG, hydrogen production, seawater heat pumps). However, biofouling can constrict the pipe cross-section, which reduces the flow and thus impairs the effect, leads to increased energy consumption and, in the worst case, even to system failure. Dr Brill und Partner has developed equipment for simulated field tests in Norderney harbour to test anti-fouling methods designed to prevent this. Here, simulated practical tests can be carried out under real-life conditions in pipelines with a defined seawater flow rate during the summer season from April to September. Analyses are carried out using endoscope cameras and test plates in accordance with ASTM D6990-20. During the test phase, customers are regularly informed about fouling development through inspections and the subsequent provision of photos and videos by email or cloud. Link: Dr. Brill + Partner GmbH Institute for Antifouling and Biocorrosion