Experimental research and theoretical analysis of anti-fouling characteristics on the surface of Ni-based implanted tube

The surface fouling of different tubes in boiling conditions are studied through experiments, which include Carbon steel tube, stainless steel tube, brass tube, and Ni-based implanted tube. Their anti-fouling characteristics and induction period are analyzed by the theory of surface energy. The experiments show that the boiling time is asymptotic regarding to fouling mass in unit area to Ni-based implanted tube, while it is linear in terms of fouling mass in unit area to other three tubes. Furthermore, the induction period of Ni-based implanted tube is two times of the others'. It is concluded that Ni-based implanted tube has better anti-fouling characteristic and longer induction period, which makes it good surface for anti-fouling purpose.