Oil and gas
MIC Risk Assessment and Failure Analysis
Biofilm formation on metal surfaces is known to enhance corrosion rates through Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC). For many years, MIC remained an enigmatic and unpredictable process that usually was discovered only when permanent damage had been done to the installations. Recent technological advances have made it possible to detect and assess MIC on a much earlier stage by targeted microbiological analyses. The earlier detection makes it possible for operators to follow and mitigate MIC, resulting in decreased maintenance costs, extended life-time of assets, and larger profits.
The MIC Risk Assessment (MICRA) program sets the standard for detection, assessment, mitigation, and failure analysis of MIC. By integrating shipment of samples from the field to the laboratory, targeted microbiological analysis, and expert evaluation in one convenient package, the MICRA solution is characterized by:
- Convenience: As a customer, you don’t need to worry about tedious on-site work in the field. Just use the unique, user-friendly IQ KitŠ for sampling, send the samples to our laboratory, and wait for the answer.
- Flexibility: The DTI MICRA program is easily customized to your specific needs.
- Speed: Our laboratory strives to deliver the fastest possible results, usually within a few days after receiving the sample.
- Reliability: Results of laboratory analyses are evaluated against our unique MIC database. This guarantees you reliable and empirically-based answers regarding risk of MIC in each part of your system.
Each field site and each installation is unique. Therefore, the MICRA program is designed to be easily customized to the needs of individual operators, maximizing your MIC defense at minimum costs.
Our experienced corrosion experts are always available and ready to discuss MIC-related challenges and solutions with you.
