Biocide evaluation against sessile xanthan polymer-degrading bacteria

Journal Article · Sun Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1987 · SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Reserv. Eng.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5634966

O'Leary, W B; Boivin, J W; Dasinger, B L; Beck, D; Goldman, I M; Wernau, W C

This paper supports the use of formaldehyde at economically feasible concentrations as a biocide for EOR processes that use xanthan biopolymer. Its biocidal action against anaerobic sessile xanthan-degrading field organisms was clearly superior to three other biocides tested when 100% kill was used as the criterion for effectiveness.

• Research Organization: BDH, Fredericton, New Brunswick
• OSTI ID: 5634966
• Journal Information: SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Reserv. Eng.; (United States), Vol. 2:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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