Fouling - Wikipedia Fouling is the accumulation of unwanted material on solid surfaces The fouling materials can consist of either living organisms (biofouling, organic) or a non-living substance (inorganic)
Fouling of Heat Exchangers: An Overview | Alfa Laval Fouling in heat exchangers is a hidden cost driver—cutting efficiency, raising energy bills, and driving maintenance needs This in-depth article reveals the key mechanisms behind fouling, why it happens, and most importantly, how to prevent it
Fouling - Corrosionpedia What Does Fouling Mean? Fouling is the settlement, and sometimes the growth, of undesired materials on solid surfaces in a way that reduces the efficiency of the affected part Fouling may be caused by either the operating environment or by one of the equipment’s processes
Fouling - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics Fouling is often divided into external and internal fouling, depending on where the foulant is deposited The type of feedwater determines the severity of fouling
Overview of Fouling – An Industrial Jeopardy - Wiley Online Library Mitigation of fouling demands proper monitoring and control of the chemical processes to ensure lesser damage to the equipments Industrial fouling in general and specific scenarios of fouling are overviewed and discussed
Physical vs chemical fouling: Differences and mitigation Fouling is a common and often problematic occurrence in various industries, particularly in those involving heat exchangers, pipelines, and filtration systems It refers to the accumulation of unwanted materials on solid surfaces, which can affect efficiency and operation
What Causes Spark Plug Fouling? - Jalopnik Spark plug fouling can be caused by dirty injectors or overly-rich fuel air mixtures Keeping up with maintenance and replacing plugs can help avoid fouling
What Is Fouling in a Heat Exchanger? Causes, Detection Prevention Fouling is the formation of unwanted material deposits on heat transfer surfaces during process heating and cooling It occurs in all industries and most heat exchanger designs, with impacts ranging from heat transfer degradation to flow resistance and pressure drops