02/17/2012 Latest News: MIC Corrosion Tek is proud to announce that Onsite Services Ltd has become our new Distributor in Trinidad and the West Indies region. Please contact On Site Services Ltd for all of your testing, monitoring and mitigation corrosion needs in the pipeline, petroleum and fire sprinkler industries in Trinidad and the West Indies region. Please see contact page for information regarding contacting On Site Services Ltd for all of you corrosion testing, monitoring and mitigation needs in Trinidad and the West Indies region.
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What Exactly does MIC Stand for?
MIC is an acronym for, "Micrbiologically Influenced Corrosion". It is actually the action of microbes which either aid in the corrosion process, through various chemical reactions; or cause the corrosion by their actions.Back to topWhat are Acid Producing Bacteia (APB)?
Acid producing bacteria is a classification of bacteria which actually make acid as a by-product. Sulfuric acid, Hydrochloric Acid and various organic acids are produced and attach the steel to cause corrosion. They are anaerobic bacteria (do not need air to survive)and commonly live with SRB (sulfate reducing bacteria) in a consortium. They are commonly found in oil and gas operations and form pits within the pipe's surface.Back to topWhat are Sulfate Reducing Bacteria (SRB)?
Sulfate reducing bacteria is a classification of bacteria which reduce sulfur compounds from the crude, natural gas or water within a system. Their by-products include H2S gas and iron sulfide (the iron taken from the pipe's surface).
H2S gas is very corrosive to metals and iron sulfide is sometimes one of the main components of, "Black Powder" commonly seen in pipelines. They commonly live with APB and utilize the by-products which APBs generate. They are commonly found in oil and gas operations and form pits within the pipe's surface. They also form biofilims on the pipe surface to protect their colonies.Back to topWhat are Iron Related Bacteria (IRB)?
Iron related bacteria is a classification of bacteria which either oxidize or reduce (the opposite of oxygenation)the iron within the pipe wall. They help form the tubercles which protect the anaerobic bacteria (SRB & APB) from oxygen exposure. Back to topWhat is the "MIC-Pig" and what is it used for?
The MIC-Pig is our patent pending sampling device used to sample the "planktonic" (floating) MIC bacteria present in the entire length of a pipeline. Until now, sampling could only be accomplished through various valves placed on the pipeline. The valve method does not give information on what is present throughout the pipeline; only the limited area where the sample of fluids is taken. The MIC-Pig may be used by itself or spearheaded in maintenance pig runs. Upon using the MIC-Pig, it is then returned to our laboratory and we perform a microbiological analysis and a full written report is issued on the results. Mitigation methods can then be discussed. For more information on the MIC-Pig, please visit "MIC-Pig".Back to topWhat is Black Powder?
Black Powder is common throughout oil and gas operations. It is the fine particles which clog filters, valves, lines and other oprations and devices commonly used in the industry. It is common to see it in pipeline and refinery operations and the best way to control it and mitigate against it is to determine what it is comprised of so a mitigation plan can be developed. MIC Corrosion Tec offers both chemical and microbiological analysis to determine the cause. Upon completion, a full written report is issued. Mitigation methods can then be discussed. To find out more about Black Powder, please visit "Black Powder".Back to topHow can you test Pipe Samples?
Pipe samples, which show evidence of corrosion, can be shipped to our laboratory for analysis. We can then do a full microbiological analysis to determine MIC bacteria persence. Chemical evaluation can also be performed on the by-products of the corrosive process to determine what type of corrosion may be occuring. Please limit pipe sample lengths to 12" when submiting.Back to topWhy do a water analysis?
There are a number of reasons that you may want to do a test for microbiologically influenced bacteria (MIC) on your water:
1. When water is the source water for a pressure test. To make sure that you do not infect your pipeline or equipment with water that contains MIC bacteria.
2. As a monitoring tool. To determine if your current MIC mitigation is performing.
3. Water collected at valves and at the end of pig runs. To determine if MIC bacteria exist in your pipeline.
4. Production water. To determine if the water being produced from your gas and/or oil well contains natural MIC bacteria.
5. Tank batteries should be tested for MIC to determine if present or future MIC corrosion may be taking place, destroying valuable assets.
6. Frac tanks should be tested for MIC before fracing, to determine if MIC bacteria is present. This will tell you if mitigation is needed before introducing the water to the formation.Back to topWhy do a solids test for MIC?
Scraping of corrosion deposits can tell you if "sesslic" (attached) MIC bacteria are present. These are the most important bacteria to be analyzed, as this group of bacteria are actually creating the microbiologically influenced corrosion.Back to topWhy do all the testing?
Testing of water, pipe and solids give you a better picture of what is occuring in your pipeline or equipment.Back to topCan you test black powder from a filter?
Yes.Back to topWhen a sample is taken when should it be shipped to MIC Corrosion Tek's Laboratory?
Within 24 to 72 hours. MIC Corrosion Tek offers free prepaid FedEx return within 2 days to our laboratory. This offer is for all 50 states in the United States. Please contact us for international rates.Back to topIs MIC Corrosion Tek a Certified Laboratory?
APB, SRB and IRB medium have been tested against the appropriate A.T.C.C. (American Type Culture Collection) strains for each specific group of bacterium. We follow all NACE and API procedures and methods for bacterium analysis.
We follow all ASTM procedures and methods for chemical analysis.Back to topIs there any part of the free World that MIC Corrosion Solutions does not service?
NoBack to topWhat is the average turn around time for a report to be issued?
Testing and reporting usually takes 15 calendar days, from receiving the samples.Back to topIs there a volume discount available?
Please call or E-mail (Support@MIC-Tek.com) for details.Back to topWhy Should We Use MIC Corrosion Tek's Services?
We do not sell any products, which makes us completely objective in reporting our results.Back to topWhat Benefits Would Our Company Have in MIC Corrosion Tek's Seminars?
Seminars are a very good learning tool for your employees to know how to identify the different types of corrosion. Mitigation and monitoring type methods are reviewed for your field personnel to be aware of which methods work in which cases.Back to topWhat are the Health and Safety Considerations when Working with Chemicals?
The seminar also goes over how to read a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS); how to handle chemicals appropiately and how immediate first aid for exposed personnel.Back to topWhy Should You Test for Organic Acids?
Organic acids are produced by Acid Producing Bacteria (APB). Sulfate Reducing Bacteria (SRB) use organic acids as a nutrient. If you have organic acid production it is common to find SRB living with the APB.Back to top
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