Biological fouling - Revision history

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−	~~The term biological~~ fouling (~~also referred to as~~ biofouling) ~~can be described as~~ the collection of impure or unwanted ~~organic~~ organisms (including plants, small animals and so on)~~. These organisms~~ may colonise, resulting in biofilms ~~that create undesirable conditions~~ in ~~various applications, including~~ marine and industrial settings.	+	Biological fouling (or biofouling) refers to the collection of impure or unwanted organisms (including bacteria, plants, small animals and so on) that may colonise, resulting in biofilms in marine and industrial settings.

−	~~[http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/76145/9789241548106_eng.pdf Water safety in buildings], published by~~ the ~~World Health Organization in 2011~~, ~~defines biofilms as: ‘A slimy matrix produced~~ and ~~inhabited by bacteria~~, ~~which enables the bacteria~~ to ~~adhere to a surface~~ and ~~carry out certain essential biochemical processes~~.’	+	Biofouling can sometimes interfere with the operation of equipment (including marine vehicles) or the purity of water collection and delivery systems (including inlets, pipes and so on). If biofouling occurs in certain types of mechanical systems (including heating and cooling systems), it can cause clogging that may lead to poor performance, system failures and costly remedial works.

−	Biofouling can sometimes interfere with the operation of equipment (including marine vehicles) or the purity of water collection and delivery systems (including inlets, pipes and so on). If biofouling occurs in certain types of mechanical systems (including heating and cooling systems), it can cause clogging that may lead to poor performance, system failures and costly remedial works due to corrosion. Steps to address biofouling (sometimes referred to as anti-fouling measures) will depend on the type of mechanical systems and the cause of the biofouling condition.	+	Steps to address biofouling (sometimes referred to as anti-fouling measures) will depend on the type of mechanical systems and the cause of the biofouling condition.
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		+	NB [http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/76145/9789241548106_eng.pdf Water safety in buildings], published by the World Health Organization in 2011, defines biofilms as: ‘A slimy matrix produced and inhabited by bacteria, which enables the bacteria to adhere to a surface and carry out certain essential biochemical processes.’

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	The term biological fouling (also referred to as biofouling) can be described as the collection of impure or unwanted organic organisms (including plants, small animals and so on). These organisms may colonise, resulting in biofilms that create undesirable conditions in various applications, including marine and industrial settings.		The term biological fouling (also referred to as biofouling) can be described as the collection of impure or unwanted organic organisms (including plants, small animals and so on). These organisms may colonise, resulting in biofilms that create undesirable conditions in various applications, including marine and industrial settings.

−	[http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/76145/9789241548106_eng.pdf Water safety in buildings], published by the World Health Organization in 2011, defines ~~biofilm~~ as: ‘A slimy matrix produced and inhabited by bacteria, which enables the bacteria to adhere to a surface and carry out certain essential biochemical processes.’	+	[http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/76145/9789241548106_eng.pdf Water safety in buildings], published by the World Health Organization in 2011, defines biofilms as: ‘A slimy matrix produced and inhabited by bacteria, which enables the bacteria to adhere to a surface and carry out certain essential biochemical processes.’

	Biofouling can sometimes interfere with the operation of equipment (including marine vehicles) or the purity of water collection and delivery systems (including inlets, pipes and so on). If biofouling occurs in certain types of mechanical systems (including heating and cooling systems), it can cause clogging that may lead to poor performance, system failures and costly remedial works due to corrosion. Steps to address biofouling (sometimes referred to as anti-fouling measures) will depend on the type of mechanical systems and the cause of the biofouling condition.		Biofouling can sometimes interfere with the operation of equipment (including marine vehicles) or the purity of water collection and delivery systems (including inlets, pipes and so on). If biofouling occurs in certain types of mechanical systems (including heating and cooling systems), it can cause clogging that may lead to poor performance, system failures and costly remedial works due to corrosion. Steps to address biofouling (sometimes referred to as anti-fouling measures) will depend on the type of mechanical systems and the cause of the biofouling condition.

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	* Biofilm.		* Biofilm.
	* BSRIA Water Treatment for Closed Heating and Cooling Systems BG 50/2021.		* BSRIA Water Treatment for Closed Heating and Cooling Systems BG 50/2021.
		+	* Copper in construction.
	* Foul water.		* Foul water.
	* Groundwater control in urban areas.		* Groundwater control in urban areas.

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	The term biological fouling (also referred to as biofouling) can be described as the collection of impure or unwanted organic organisms (including plants, small animals and so on). These organisms may colonise, resulting in biofilms that create undesirable conditions in various applications, including marine and industrial settings.		The term biological fouling (also referred to as biofouling) can be described as the collection of impure or unwanted organic organisms (including plants, small animals and so on). These organisms may colonise, resulting in biofilms that create undesirable conditions in various applications, including marine and industrial settings.

−	~~In the report,~~ [~~https~~://~~www~~.~~researchgate~~.~~net~~/~~profile~~/~~Hans-Curt-Flemming~~/~~publication~~/~~11162443_Biofouling_in_water_systems_-_Cases_causes_and_countermeasures~~/~~links~~/~~0deec52f1fa79187e7000000/Biofouling-in-water-systems-Cases-causes-and-countermeasures~~.pdf ~~Biofouling~~ in ~~water systems – cases~~, ~~causes~~ and ~~countermeasures], H C Flemming writes~~, ~~“Biofilm is an expression~~ which ~~applies~~ to ~~microbial life in aggregates. Biofilms can occur at solid–liquid, solid–air~~ and ~~liquid–air interfaces~~.”	+	[http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/76145/9789241548106_eng.pdf Water safety in buildings], published by the World Health Organization in 2011, defines biofilm as: ‘A slimy matrix produced and inhabited by bacteria, which enables the bacteria to adhere to a surface and carry out certain essential biochemical processes.’

	Biofouling can sometimes interfere with the operation of equipment (including marine vehicles) or the purity of water collection and delivery systems (including inlets, pipes and so on). If biofouling occurs in certain types of mechanical systems (including heating and cooling systems), it can cause clogging that may lead to poor performance, system failures and costly remedial works due to corrosion. Steps to address biofouling (sometimes referred to as anti-fouling measures) will depend on the type of mechanical systems and the cause of the biofouling condition.		Biofouling can sometimes interfere with the operation of equipment (including marine vehicles) or the purity of water collection and delivery systems (including inlets, pipes and so on). If biofouling occurs in certain types of mechanical systems (including heating and cooling systems), it can cause clogging that may lead to poor performance, system failures and costly remedial works due to corrosion. Steps to address biofouling (sometimes referred to as anti-fouling measures) will depend on the type of mechanical systems and the cause of the biofouling condition.
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		+	* Biofilm.
	* BSRIA Water Treatment for Closed Heating and Cooling Systems BG 50/2021.		* BSRIA Water Treatment for Closed Heating and Cooling Systems BG 50/2021.
	* Foul water.		* Foul water.
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	* Water purification.		* Water purification.
	* Water treatment.		* Water treatment.
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−	* Appl Microbiol Biotechnol (2002) 59:629–640, [https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hans-Curt-Flemming/publication/11162443_Biofouling_in_water_systems_-_Cases_causes_and_countermeasures/links/0deec52f1fa79187e7000000/Biofouling-in-water-systems-Cases-causes-and-countermeasures.pdf Biofouling in water systems – cases, causes and countermeasures] by H C Flemming.

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The term biological fouling (also referred to as biofouling) can be described as the collection of impure or unwanted organic organisms (including plants, small animals and so on). These organisms may colonise, resulting in biofilms that create undesirable conditions in various applications, including marine and industrial settings.

In the report, [https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hans-Curt-Flemming/publication/11162443_Biofouling_in_water_systems_-_Cases_causes_and_countermeasures/links/0deec52f1fa79187e7000000/Biofouling-in-water-systems-Cases-causes-and-countermeasures.pdf Biofouling in water systems – cases, causes and countermeasures], H C Flemming writes, “Biofilm is an expression which applies to microbial life in aggregates. Biofilms can occur at solid–liquid, solid–air and liquid–air interfaces.”

Biofouling can sometimes interfere with the operation of equipment (including marine vehicles) or the purity of water collection and delivery systems (including inlets, pipes and so on). If biofouling occurs in certain types of mechanical systems (including heating and cooling systems), it can cause clogging that may lead to poor performance, system failures and costly remedial works due to corrosion. Steps to address biofouling (sometimes referred to as anti-fouling measures) will depend on the type of mechanical systems and the cause of the biofouling condition.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

* BSRIA Water Treatment for Closed Heating and Cooling Systems BG 50/2021.
* Foul water.
* Groundwater control in urban areas.
* Heating ventilation and air conditioning.
* Pipework.
* Training for pre-commissioning cleaning of pipework systems.
* Water purification.
* Water treatment.

= External resources =

* Appl Microbiol Biotechnol (2002) 59:629–640, [https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hans-Curt-Flemming/publication/11162443_Biofouling_in_water_systems_-_Cases_causes_and_countermeasures/links/0deec52f1fa79187e7000000/Biofouling-in-water-systems-Cases-causes-and-countermeasures.pdf Biofouling in water systems – cases, causes and countermeasures] by H C Flemming.

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