Marine environment antifouling system and methods
US9235048B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB08B7/0057
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to systems and methods for reducing fouling of a surface of an optically transparent element with a light source. According to one aspect, the invention is a system including an LED for emitting UV-C radiation, a mount for directing emitted UV-C radiation toward the optically transparent element, and control circuitry for driving the LED. The system may be used to remove a desired amount of biofilm.
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