Biocorrosion in oil recovery systems: Prevention and protection. An update

Seawater injection systems are widely used in oil recovery. Biocorrosion of metallic structures and oil souring due to the action of sulfate-reducing bacteria are two of the most relevant problems affecting these systems. A proper understanding of the complex biological and inorganic processes occur...

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Main Authors: Héctor A Videla, Liz Karen Herrera Quintero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad del Zulia
Series:Revista Técnica de la Facultad de Ingeniería
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.org.ve/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0254-07702007000400030&lng=en&tlng=en