Posted on Jun 22, 2018

Repellent research: Navy developing ship coatings to reduce fuel, energy costs

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It can repel water, oil, alcohol and even peanut butter. And it might save the U.S. Navy millions of dollars in ship fuel costs, reduce the amount of energy that vessels consume and improve operational efficiency.

Repellent research: Navy developing ship coatings to reduce fuel, energy costs

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CSM Charles Hayden

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That means less chipping of paint!

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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel

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CSM Charles Hayden My Thoughts Exactly, We Probably Shouldn't Tell Boats PO3 Bob McCord Oops Too Late.

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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel

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CSM Charles Hayden What would the Navy be Without Chipping Paint?

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

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Great share brother.

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Repellent research: Navy developing ship coatings to reduce fuel, energy costs

Repellent research: Navy developing ship coatings to reduce fuel, energy costs

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