This brief covers case studies on Microbial Induced Corrosion (MIC)
and its mitigation. After reviewing the basics of corrosion, it
focuses on MIC. MIC is a special type of electrochemical corrosion in
which the presence of microbes and bacteria alters the chemistry of
liquid media so as to make them more corrosive. These changes are
harmful to metallic equipment, processing machinery, marine vessels,
etc. in an environment that is host to a wealth of microorganisms. A
2007 US survey estimated corrosion-related damages to cost $276
billion a year, roughly 50% of which are due to MIC. The industries
most affected by MIC are power production, oil exploration,
transportation and storage, water distribution and more generally all
industries involving marine environments. However, means for
effectively preventing and controlling MIC are poorly understood. As
such, the book’s later chapters address various mechanisms/processes
that show promise with regard to MIC mitigation. Lastly, the book
discusses the strategies currently being explored to mitigate MIC
using green technologies.
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ISBN
9789811580192
Publisert
2020
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Springer
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Product language
Engelsk
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Digital bok
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