Overview on the hydrodynamic conditions found in industrial systems and its impact in (bio)fouling formation

Biofouling is the unwanted accumulation of deposits on surfaces, composed by organic and inorganic particles (micro)organisms. Its occurrence in industrial equipment responsible for several drawbacks related to operation maintenance costs, reduction process safety product quality, putative outbreaks pathogens. The understanding role operating conditions biofouling development highlights hydrodynamic as key parameter. In general, (bio)fouling occurs a higher extension when laminar flow are used. However, characteristics resilience highly dependent under which it developed, with turbulent being associated recalcitrant biodeposits. settings like heat exchangers, fluid distribution networks stirred tanks, hydrodynamics plays dual function, affecting effectiveness while favouring formation. This review summarizes played conventional provides an overview relevance well processes.