The project is based on observing, quantifying and defining the effect on AIRCOAT layer of 3 major principles: the air spring effect efficiency, the biofouling reduction, and the hydrodynamic performance.
The bioinspired technology mimics the floating water fern ‘Salvinia molesta’, which forms a permanent air layer when submerged in water and is able to maintain a stable air layer under pressure. That is the Salvinia Plant effect.
This ability is particularly important for drag-reducing ship coatings. This means that no additional air or energy has to be supplied and the air layer also remains effective when the ship is moving.
About AIRCOAT
The AIRCOAT project promotes a ground-breaking passive air lubrication technology with a high potential to revolutionise the ship-coating sector by reducing energy consumption and ship emissions.
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