A review of trends in MIC. [Microbiologically influenced corrosion]

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1993 · Materials Performance; (United States)

OSTI ID:6370365

Farquhar, G B ^[1]

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1. Saudi Aramco, CSD/CCD, Dhahran (Saudi Arabia)

A review of current trends in microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) is presented from the viewpoint of the practicing corrosion engineer employed in the petroleum industry. The principal responsibility of this individual is not to identify, count, or even kill microorganisms, but to effectively control corrosion in the oilfield. Extensive references document the technology's advances.

• OSTI ID: 6370365
• Journal Information: Materials Performance; (United States), Journal Name: Materials Performance; (United States) Vol. 32:1; ISSN MTPFBI; ISSN 0094-1492
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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