Industrial Biofouling: Detection, Prevention and Control

ISBN-13: 9780471988663 / Angielski / Twarda / 2000 / 256 str.

James T. Walker; Susanne Surman; Jana Jass

Opis

Biofouling and biofilms are the terms used to describe the attachment of biological material to surfaces. A number of organisms including bacteria, protozoa, amoebae, fungi, barnacles and other organisms have been shown to form biofilms that create nuisances in man--made environments.

Recenzje

"It will be an essential reading for industrialists, environmental microbiologists, food scientists and biomaterials scientists." (La Doc Sti, November 2000) "the chapters are in general, easy to read and well illustrated and the book will probably be a useful addition" (Biochemie, No.83, 2001) "Overall, the information is up-to-date, yet provides a historical perspective, so will be relevant to a number of readers" (Microbiology Today, November 2001)

Spis treści

Biofilms and Biofouling.

Biofouling in Drinking Water Systems.

Biofouling in Indusrial Waters and Processes.

Biofilms in the Food and Beverage Industry.

Future Direction of Biofilm Research: Methodologies and Their Applications.

Index.

Blurb

Biofouling is a persistent problem for many industries including the water utility services, industrial water systems and the food and beverage industry. Industrial Biofouling provides a comprehensive and informative guide to biofouling in these particular industries. Taking a systematic and novel approach, the book describes the problems caused by biofouling, how and what to use to detect it and, ultimately, how to control it. Relevant examples and case studies are used to illustrate the practical problems faced by each industry. Written by international experts in the field, this book will be essential reading for industrialists, especially those designing water systems, water distribution managers, process water engineers, environmental microbiologists, food scientists, biomaterials scientists and those responsible for public health and reduction of cross contamination within the food industry. It will also be an excellent reference source for graduates and postgraduates studying biofilms.