3.
W HEN SELECTING THE RIGHT MIC
MONITORING AND DETECTION
METHOD , WHAT ARE SOME
KEY CONSIDERATIONS AN END -
USER SHOULD MAKE TO ENSURE
APPLICATION SUCCESS ?
I. Always at the beginning, assume
that your case of corrosion is
NOT MIC. When all your attempts
showed otherwise, then go on to
call it MIC!
II. Consider working conditions that
may serve to sustain microbial
communities: do not look
for mesophilic bacteria in your
turbine house but in your wet
cooling tower, stagnant water
is a highly likely source for MIC,
be more attentive to
your hydrant rings and systems,
observe pH and Temperature
ranges.
III. Study the corrosion products and
their colours while still fresh.
IV. Take water and corrosion products
samples very carefully and subject
them to both microbiological and
chemical specific tests.
V. Most important of all: either
consult with an MIC expert or do
organise systematic training on
this subject for your technical staff
and yourself!
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