Microbially Influenced Corrosion

摘要

1. Bacteria are tiny single-cell organisms typically 0.5-5.0 microns in length, i.e. about 40 could be laid end to end within 1/1000 of an inch 2. Many mill waters are hospitable to bacterial growth a. Warm, neutral pH containing nutrients (C, N, P) from makeup water, air, additives or process contamination 3. Almost all types of bacteria can be found almost everywhere a. If their environment is hospitable they will multiply