ABSTRACT
Fouling can be defined as the accumulation of undesirable substances on a surface. In general, it refers to the collection and growth of unwanted material, which results in inferior performance of the surface. Fouling occurs in natural as well as synthetic systems. Arteriosclerosis serves as an example of fouling in the human body wherein the deposit of cholesterol and the proliferation of connective tissues in an artery wall form plaque that grows inward. The resulting blockage or narrowing of arteries places increased demand on the heart.
