Method and apparatus for the prevention of fouling and/or corrosion of structures in seawater, brackish water and fresh water

摘要

A device and method for preventing fouling and/or corrosion of the exposed surfaces of a structure which is at in contact with seawater, brackish water; or fresh water. The system includes a conductive zinc-containing coating applied to the exposed surfaces of the structures which are susceptible to fouling and/or corrosion. At the coating and water interface a negative capacitive charge or an asymmetric alternating electrostatic is induced and maintained.