Intake
screens are subject to fouling or plugging by aquatic life or vegetation, which
can include zebra mussels.
To date, 100% prevention of plugging by mussels is not
possible; however Hendrick offers a copper-nickel alloy or a variety of
non-toxic coatings to aid in minimizing the problem and allow for easy
removal by physical scrubbing or high pressure cleaning.
In addition, a chemical injection system may be
specified to disperse an approved biocide into the screen body to control
aquatic life that has passed through the screen area. These systems are
carefully designed to ensure toxic chemicals are not released into the
natural water source.
Hendrick is proactive in solving all types of
bio-fouling problems, through working
with engineering firms and government agencies to determine
environmentally safe solutions to the various types of problems
encountered while installing intake screens.
Hendrick Screen also works closely with engineering firms,
state and local agencies to ensure the environment is protected.
White paper: "Copper-Nickel
Alloys -- Resistance to Corrosion and Biofouling" - by Carol A.
Powell, Consultant to Nickel Development Institute
See the Engineering
Section for Sample Engineering Specifications & Documents