Geothermal Biofilms and Injection Well Clogging | MICBUSTERS
MICBUSTERS · geothermal Biofilms and clogging in geothermal systems: why injectivity declines Rising injection pressure or more frequent filter replacement is often treated as a mineral-scaling problem. Biofilm can form part of the deposit, retain particles and change the conditions for further precipitation. Practical guidance for operators and asset owners5 minute readLees dit artikel in […]
MIC in Geothermal Systems: SRB and Sulfide | MICBUSTERS
MICBUSTERS · geothermal MIC in geothermal systems: sulfate reduction, sulfide and localized corrosion Geothermal corrosion often has several causes. Microorganisms can add to that process, particularly at metal surfaces and beneath deposits. An SRB count or sulfide measurement alone cannot identify the mechanism responsible for damage. Practical guidance for operators and asset owners5 minute readLees […]
Microbiological Risks in Geothermal Energy | MICBUSTERS
MICBUSTERS · geothermal Microbiological risks in geothermal energy: MIC, biofilms and clogging Geothermal energy brings a subsurface microbial ecosystem into contact with wells, pumps and heat exchangers. The operational question is not simply how many bacteria the water contains, but what those organisms could do under the conditions created by the plant. Practical guidance for […]
Geothermal qPCR Monitoring: Practical Guide | MICBUSTERS
MICBUSTERS · geothermal qPCR monitoring in geothermal systems: from sampling to useful decisions Rapid microbial data are most valuable when they answer a specific operational question. A geothermal monitoring programme should connect the sample location, selected DNA target and operating data with the decision you need to make. Practical guidance for operators and asset owners7 […]