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Biocorrosion Services
Corrosion is, in principle, an electrochemical process, but can be caused or accelerated by microbiological activities. This is referred to as `biocorrosion`. It is estimated that biocorrosion is responsible for 30-50% of all cases of corrosion. Biocorrosion causes localised corrosion problems in unexpected places and occurs faster than normal corrosion (10-100 times).
Our clients commission us to diagnose biocorrosion and (if possible) set up strategies to prevent and manage biocorrosion. Together with our clients we endeavour to increase the lifespan of materials and the reduce the costs of repairs and maintenance as a consequence of biocorrosion.
We are active in the field of internal and external biocorrosion of pipelines and storage tanks, biocorrosion under coatings, biocorrosion in a marine environment (ballast tanks from ships, sheetpile walls) and biocorrosion in industrial processes (cooling water, heat exchangers, process water). Our clients routinely order microbial analyses for biocorrosion to support and check their activities.
