Microbial Problems in the Offshore Oil Industry: Proceedings of an International Conference Organized by the Institute of Petroleum Microbiology Committee and held in Abeerden in April 1986

Hill, E.C. (editor); Shennan, J.L. (editor); Watkinson, R.J. (editor)

ISBN 10: 0471913286 / ISBN 13: 9780471913283

Published by John Wiley & Sons, 1987

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Wiley hardcover in dust jacket, 1987, No marks/tears or signs of use, minimal wear; Near Fine/Near Fine. We will add a custom fitted mylar cover, bubble-wrap the book and ship it in a BOX with delivery confirmation/tracking. NOT ex-library.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Microbial Problems in the Offshore Oil Industry: Proceedings of an International Conference Organized by the Institute of Petroleum Microbiology Committee and held in Abeerden in April 1986
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471913286
• ISBN 13: 9780471913283
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

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Synopsis

This book brings together all the disparate areas of microbiology involved in crude oil exploration, production, and use, focusing on the the current activity and concerns of UK continental shelf oil production. It is the first book to specifically address the problems wrought by microbes in the offshore oil industry. Covers all aspects of microbes in the industry, but does not require previous microbial knowledge. Discusses the major problems caused by microbes, such as corrosion of steel and concrete, biofilm formation and macro-fouling, and reservoir transformation and souring. Also covers the benefits that can be gained from the microbial degradation of platform discharges and their possible use in oil recovery. The specialist will find much of interest here, and most of the information is of equal importance in other industries where microbial fouling, spoilage, and corrosion occur.