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Title: Microbiologically influenced corrosion in wastewater treatment plants

Journal Article · · Materials Performance
OSTI ID:376271
 [1];  [2]
  1. CH2M Hill, Greenwood Village, CO (United States)
  2. CH2M Hill, Milwaukee, WI (United States)

Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) activity in wastewater treatment plans is discussed. Three case histories are presented showing throughwall pitting from MIC in recycle activated sludge process piping systems. Field and laboratory investigation activities are reported. Alternatives are reviewed for corrosion prevention and mitigation.

OSTI ID:
376271
Journal Information:
Materials Performance, Vol. 35, Issue 9; Other Information: PBD: Sep 1996
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English