Microbiologically influenced corrosion in wastewater treatment plants

Journal Article · Sun Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1996 · Materials Performance

OSTI ID:376271

Soebbing, J B ^[1]; Yolo, R A ^[2]

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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, Journal Name: Materials Performance Journal Issue: 9 Vol. 35; ISSN 0094-1492; ISSN MTPFBI
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
ACTIVATED SLUDGE PROCESS
BIOLOGICAL FOULING
INDUSTRIAL WASTES
MUNICIPAL WASTES
PIPES
PITTING CORROSION
WASTE WATER
WATER TREATMENT
WATER TREATMENT PLANTS