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US Navy Developing Ship Coatings To Reduce Fuel, Energy Costs
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US Navy Developing Ship Coatings To Reduce Fuel, Energy Costs
June 25, 2018 Eurasia Review 

By Eurasia Review

It can repel water, oil, alcohol and even peanut butter. And it might save the U.S. Navy millions of dollars in ship fuel costs, reduce the amount of energy that vessels consume and improve operational efficiency.

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is sponsoring work by Dr. Anish Tuteja, an associate professor of materials science and engineering at the University of Michigan, to develop a new type of “omniphobic” coating. This chemical coating is clear, durable, can be applied to numerous surfaces and sheds just about any liquid.

http://www.eurasiareview.com/25062018-us-navy-developing-ship-coatings-to-reduce-fuel-energy-costs/
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Re: US Navy Developing Ship Coatings To Reduce Fuel, Energy Costs
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2018, 12:33:13 pm »
Something like that could have a multitude of uses, but if it keeps the barnacles from growing, would be a plus...
and keep aircraft wings from icing...
Imagine a pipeline coated with that stuff inside. Lower friction, enhanced laminar flow, shoot a pig, and the line would be clean...
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Re: US Navy Developing Ship Coatings To Reduce Fuel, Energy Costs
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2018, 01:33:29 pm »
Quote from: Smokin Joe on June 25, 2018, 12:33:13 pm
Something like that could have a multitude of uses, but if it keeps the barnacles from growing, would be a plus...
and keep aircraft wings from icing...
Imagine a pipeline coated with that stuff inside. Lower friction, enhanced laminar flow, shoot a pig, and the line would be clean...

Cell Phones....

Clear, durable "omniphobic" coating repels almost any liquid
https://newatlas.com/clear-omniphobic-coating-repels-any-liquid/54180/
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Re: US Navy Developing Ship Coatings To Reduce Fuel, Energy Costs
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2018, 06:32:53 pm »
I wonder if there is a way it can be adapted to work on the border..................omniphobic, sounds really good right now. :pondering:
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« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2018, 06:33:49 pm »
Quote from: thackney on June 25, 2018, 01:33:29 pm
Cell Phones....

Clear, durable "omniphobic" coating repels almost any liquid
https://newatlas.com/clear-omniphobic-coating-repels-any-liquid/54180/
Shoes, cars, clothes...............children :silly:
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