Setting an agenda for biofouling research for the marine renewable energy industry

International Journal of Marine Energy Pub Date : 2017-09-01 DOI:10.1016/j.ijome.2017.08.006

J. Loxton , A.K. Macleod , C.R. Nall , T. McCollin , I. Machado , T. Simas , T. Vance , C. Kenny , A. Want , R.G. Miller

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Abstract

Extensive marine growth on man-made structures in the ocean is commonplace, yet there has been limited discussion about the potential implications of marine growth for the wave and tidal energy industry. In response, the Environmental Interactions of Marine Renewables (EIMR) Biofouling Expert Workshop was convened. Discussions involved participants from the marine renewable energy (MRE) industry, anti-fouling industry, academic institutions and regulatory bodies. The workshop aimed to consider both the benefits and negative effects of biofouling from engineering and ecological perspectives. In order to form an agenda for future research in the area of biofouling and the marine renewable energy industry, 119 topics were generated, categorised and prioritised. Identified areas for future focus fell within four overarching categories: operation and maintenance; structured design and engineering; ecology; and knowledge exchange. It is clear that understanding and minimising biofouling impacts on MRE infrastructure will be vital to the successful development of a reliable and cost effective MRE industry.

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为海洋可再生能源产业制定生物污染研究议程

海洋中人造结构上大量的海洋生物生长是司空见惯的，然而关于海洋生物生长对波浪和潮汐能工业的潜在影响的讨论却很有限。为此，召开了海洋可再生能源环境相互作用(EIMR)生物污染专家研讨会。来自海洋可再生能源(MRE)行业、防污行业、学术机构和监管机构的与会者参与了讨论。研讨会旨在从工程和生态的角度考虑生物污染的好处和负面影响。为了形成生物污染和海洋可再生能源产业领域未来研究的议程，产生了119个主题，进行了分类和优先排序。确定的未来重点领域分为四个主要类别:操作和维护;结构设计与工程;生态学;知识交流。很明显，了解并尽量减少生物污染对MRE基础设施的影响，对于成功发展一个可靠且具有成本效益的MRE行业至关重要。

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