... stagnant fluid alongside the increased solid deposition are anticipated to lead to the dominance of both microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) and under-deposit corrosion (UDC) damage mechanism. The Wafra Joint Operation (WJO) Oilfield is located in the central-west part of the Kuwait-Saudi Arabia...

.... vulgaris broth in an anerobic vial usually has near neutral pH because its normal metabolism does not change the scalar or vectorial proton concentration. Abstract Apart from pinhole leaks, MIC (microbiologically influenced corrosion) can also cause catastrophic failures such as pipe rupture and support...

...Abstract Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) potential of halophilic (salt-loving) microorganisms have gained increased interests in recent years due to the expansion of industrial operations in saline environments i.e. shale. Survey of multiple shale reservoirs across the continent...

... corrosion forensic investigations sometimes end up with unclear or vague conclusions as to the causative mechanism because there is insufficient data to decisively discern between microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) and abiotic corrosion mechanisms, e.g. CO₂, hydrogen sulfide...

... grooves could not solely be used to establish a microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) mechanism, the combined metallurgical, chemical, and biological analyses were used. Scale samples were collected during casing extraction for composition and biological analyses. Corrosion features and corrosion...

...Abstract Although Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) is a critical damage mechanism that had been researched for decades in different environments, yet diagnosing a specific industrial failure to be attributed to MIC can still be challenging. The challenge of accurately identifying...

... the corrosion resistance of the stainless steel components. Failure modes include preferential attack of microstructural features, galvanic corrosion, MIC, and creep. Improper welding caused the formation of undesirable microstructure, high residual stresses, and other conditions affecting the material’s...

...Abstract Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) and biofouling are major challenges to operators who manage water systems in the oil & gas and other sectors. Key to these threats is the formation and accumulation of biofilms in piping systems due to the agglomeration of both biotic...

...Abstract The lengthy laterals of horizontal wells often pose microbiological challenges, as they provide more area to become microbially contaminated and require larger volumes of fluid and biocide for treatment. A Permian Basin oilfield has been experiencing MIC-related failures in its horizontal...

... condition at which free water ceases to enter PLEM, while it is still displaced from the onshore portion into the offshore portion of the pipeline. Two solutions were proposed to prevent microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) and extend the useful life of the pipeline. The first solution is based...

... traffic and condensate tank emissions. The portion of fracturing fluids and sand that returns to the surface (slickwater and proppant backflow) may accumulate in this new-built pipeline infrastructure and cause severe pitting corrosion and microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC). Also, paraffin...

... the need for additional field applications. sulfate-reducing bacteria MIC hydrogen sulfide H₂S reservoir souring INTRODUCTION Wellhead dissolved sulfide measurement Recently, two distinct, novel, highly potent inhibitors of SRP activity have been described. ^{3 , 4 , 5} Using...

... this trait makes peracids very effective at controlling Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC), it also increases the threat of corrosion from either the parent acid or oxygen from the oxidizer when not properly dosed. Performic acid in particular has significant potential for both biocidal performance...

... and provide shelter to support microorganisms in running natural waters with convective tidal flow, where MIC can develop. In particular, in such anaerobic environments, sulfate reducing bacteria (SRB) which are widely associated with MIC and has received much attention in the literature, can proliferate...

... nuanced with different trends being exhibited by the different alloys. CONCLUSIONS Abstract Microorganisms can influence the corrosion of metallic materials through a phenomenon known as microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC). MIC can increase corrosion rates of metallic alloys in corrosive...

...Abstract Multiple families of microorganisms have been implicated in Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) in the oil and gas industry as well as in other fields, resulting in billions of dollars in damage annually. The ability to detect these organisms in a timely and accurate manner can...

.... changing the pH or redox potential, excreting of corrosive metabolites, by direct or indirect reduction or oxidation of corrosion products and formation of biofilms that create corrosive microenvironments. In this study, microbially influenced corrosion (MIC) of copper was studied using electrochemical...

...Abstract MIC or microbiological induced corrosion is a serious threat in offshore applications such as wind turbine monopile foundations and mooring chains. This type of localized attack may lead to high corrosion rates affecting the S/N curve which determines the safe operation life...

... to Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion; MIC) and the release of H₂S by the addition of acid during cleaning. To prevent this type of issues biocide treatment was applied, however, further investigation showed that microorganisms were still able to grow in the system. Identification of the microorganisms...

...Abstract Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) is one of the leading causes of equipment and pipeline failure in oil and gas industries. Cost-effective MIC management requires routine monitoring of microbial activities, periodic assessment of microbial risks in various operational systems...