Dimensional Measurement & Inspection Probes
Bio Probes monitor microbiologically influenced corrosion.
Press Release Summary:
Models 6205 and 6215 provide plant operators with functionality needed to collect samples for subsequent microbiological analyses in systems susceptible to microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC). These retractable and retrievable bio-probes enable safe collection of sessile bacteria samples deposited on metal surface. Both have 5 sample elements, each with exposed frontal area of 1 cm², and serve as indicator of MIC level for correct and effective use of biocide treatments.
Original Press Release:
Rohrback Cosasco Systems Launch New Bio Probes for Monitoring Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC)
Rohrback Cosasco Systems now offers both retractable and retrievable bio-probes for monitoring microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC). Corrosion monitoring Bio-probes offer plant operators a simple and effective tool for collecting samples for subsequent microbiological analyses in systems susceptible to MIC. Microorganisms, including bacteria, algae, and fungi can accelerate the corrosion process up to 1000 times. MIC is often undetected in many industrial systems but its importance should not be underestimated or ignored. Microbiologically induced corrosion can result in the improper use of corrosion inhibitors and coatings, resulting in significant waste and increased operating costs.
The most common forms of corrosion associated with MIC include pitting corrosion, uniform corrosion, crevice corrosion, galvanic corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking. Microbiological induced corrosion occurs in virtually every aqueous environment such as water treatment and sewage handling and treatment plants. MIC can also occur in oil & gas systems, chemical processing plants, and underground pipelines. Plant operators use chemical treatment, mainly biocides to kill the corrosion causing bacteria and other microorganisms in order to prevent or reduce corrosion. Physical cleaning or mechanical cleaning can control the effects of microbiological induced corrosion. However bio-probes are required for verification and adjustment of the treatment for effectiveness is recommended.
Cosasco Model 6205 and 6215 bio-probes provide an economical and safe means of collecting samples of sessile bacteria deposited on the metal surface in the process. The bio-probes have five sample elements, each with an exposed frontal area of 1cm². Each time a sample is required for analysis a successive element is removed and replaced with a new one, leaving the other four in place. With this successive change of elements, a longer exposure is obtained for each element, but still permits a relatively frequent sample to be taken for analysis.
Early detection is the key to controlling microbiologically influenced corrosion once it has infected the system. Once the microorganisms have formed a bio-film, they become more resistant to biocides and can rapidly grow if not detected and controlled. Cosasco Model 6205 and 6215 retrievable and retractable bio-probes offer:
About Rohrback Cosasco
Rohrback Cosasco specializes in a complete range of Industrial Corrosion Control Management & Monitoring Solutions. Corrosion equipment is used for a range of internal corrosion monitoring, atmospheric monitoring, remote monitoring, downhole corrosion monitoring, rouge monitoring, erosion monitoring, and scale in water monitoring. Rohrback Cosasco is the known globally as the OEM for the following product brands Microcor®, Cosasco®, Corrosometer®, Corrater®, Corrdata® and Ultracorr®.
Additional corrosion Services include asset preservation consultancy, remote monitoring and data collection, field services inspection, maintenance and training.
These corrosion control products & services commonly used in oil and gas, petrochemical, water treatment, chemical, pulp and paper, and pharmaceutical industries. The company is ISO 9001: 2008 certified; the products conform to CE and ATEX standards.
For more information, please contact Rohrback Cosasco at sales@cosasco.com, tel: +1(562) 949-0123 ext 213, or email Kathleen Rosario KRosario@cosasco.com.
