Bryers, James D.Characklis, William G.2017-10-302017-10-301981Bryers, J.D. and W.G. Characklis, "Kinetics of Initial Biofilm Formation Within a Turbulent Flow system," in E.F.C. Somerscales and J.G. Knudsen (eds.), Fouling of Heat Transfer Equipment, Hemisphere Publishing Corp., Washington, DC, 1981, pp. 313-333.0 8-9116 199 -6https://scholarworks.montana.edu/handle/1/13869A kinetic expression is presented which describes biofouling film development from clean surface conditions to the onset of fluid frictional resistance increase. Biofouling experiments were conducted in a system which provides control of biological activity in the bulk fluid while simulating turbulent flow conditions. The effect of three system parameters - dispersed biomass concentration, Reynolds Number, and dispersed biomass growth rate - on the rate of initial biofilm formation is presented. Primary biofilm accumulation is described using a first order rate expression with the resultant first order rate constant a linear function of the considered parameters. (A)Book chapter