Combination effects of ultrasound wave and biocide treatment on the growth of sulfate reducing bacteria (SRB)

• Main Authors: Mohd. Rasol, Rosilawati, Md. Noor, Norhazilan, Yahaya, Nordin, Abdullah, Arman, Abu Bakar, Akrima, A. Rashid, Ahmad Safuan
• Format: Article
• Published: Taylor and Francis Inc. 2014
• Subjects: TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/52142/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19443994.2013.855005

Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) is caused by the presence of sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) and is of great concern to the heavy metal industries. Inhibitors and biocides are commonly used to control the problem. Nevertheless, the solutions are too expensive and may create environmenta...