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Influence of flow velocity on biofilm growth in a tubular heat exchanger-condenser cooled by seawater

Alfredo TruebaDepartment of Sciences & Techniques of Navigation and Ship Construction, University of Cantabria, Santander, SpainCorrespondence[email protected]
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Sergio GarcíaDepartment of Sciences & Techniques of Navigation and Ship Construction, University of Cantabria, Santander, Spain
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Félix M. OteroDepartment of Sciences & Techniques of Navigation and Ship Construction, University of Cantabria, Santander, Spain
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Luis M. VegaDepartment of Sciences & Techniques of Navigation and Ship Construction, University of Cantabria, Santander, Spain
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Ernesto MadariagaDepartment of Sciences & Techniques of Navigation and Ship Construction, University of Cantabria, Santander, Spain
Pages 527-534 | Received 12 Mar 2015, Accepted 02 Jul 2015, Published online: 29 Jul 2015

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