Identification of Specific Protein Markers that Correlate with Initiation and Progression of Microbially Influenced Corrosion
Abstract
The subject of this report is the development of a screening method for detection of proteins in oil pipeline fluids and solids that could serve as indicators of microbially influenced corrosion (MIC). A method was developed that could detect proteins in sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) extracts of oil pipeline solids by SDS polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE). Procedures for sample preparation, electrophoresis, and staining for visualization are described. Results showed that different protein banding patterns could be observed in samples obtained from different locations. A change in banding pattern was also observed in samples collected from one area, 3 and 7 months later.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 31, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA253721
Entities
People
- Victoria G. Prevatt