Expert Consensus on MIC: Prevention and Monitoring, Part 1
Abstract
This article, produced by NACE International Task Group 304, discusses the general industrial practice currently recommended by experts in the field of microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC). Part 1 of two parts, the article discusses where MIC problems are likely to occur (e.g., pipelines, the chemical process industry, cooling water systems, fire protection systems, docks, piers, oil platforms, other quatic structures, pulp and paper machinery, power generation plants, and desalination equipment); how to prevent MIC; detecting MIC problems; monitoring bacteria and chemicals in bulk waters and liquids; monitoring equipment; bacterial counts; culture techniques; monitoring devices; and new monitoring techniques. The article also gives published references where detailed descriptions of useful techniques may be found. Part 2 will address failure analysis and control. (10 refs.)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA423408
Entities
People
- Bruce Cookingham
- Dan Demarco
- Freeman Blackburn
- P. J. Scott
- Sue Borenstein
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory