This paper provides an overview of microorganisms involved in bioscale production and dissolution, which can cause issues in a variety of industries, including oil and gas, mining, and industrial heating systems. It also highlights how molecular biological tools such as qPCR (CENSUS®), next generation sequencing and whole genome sequencing enable effective monitoring and mitigation of…
Next generation sequencing (NGS) was performed on liquid samples from key locations with different operating conditions. NGS revealed diverse microbial communities and the presence of microbial groups commonly implicated in MIC including sulfate reducing bacteria (SRB), methanogens, and acetogens. In conjunction with a review of operating conditions, corrosion monitoring, and inspections, the NGS results added a…
QuantArray®-MIC was performed on swab samples from internally pitted and adjacent non-pitted areas of pipeline components as part of a multiple lines of evidence approach to evaluate microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC). Concentrations of Total Bacteria, Total Archaea, sulfate reducing bacteria (SRB), methanogens, and other microorganisms commonly implicated in MIC were orders of magnitude greater in the…
This brochure provides guidance on how to choose the right sequencing approach for a project. The differences and benefits between next generation sequencing (NGS) and whole genome sequencing (WGS) are discussed.
This brochure provides an overview of whole genome sequencing (WGS), also known as shotgun metagenomics, from the basic workflow to the significance of the data produced. WGS is untargeted, qualitative analysis offering species-level resolution and direct detection of functional genes.
This brochure provides an overview of the molecular microbiological methods (MMMs) relevant to addressing microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) in the context of midstream oil and gas operations. Relevant applications for CENSUS® qPCR, QuantArray®-MIC and next generation sequencing are discussed.
This article outlines procedures and considerations for utilizing Bio-Extract™ in-field DNA isolation kits and field-portable qPCR with the FieldQuant™ platform. Comparison data and replicate results are also included, demonstrating the sound science of this innovative system.
This white paper provides an overview of important interactions that can occur between thermophilic microorganisms and industrial materials, including biofouling, bioscaling, and microbiologically influenced corrosion. Next generation sequencing can be used to monitor thermophilic microorganisms.
This brochure examines how MBTs can be leveraged to improve water quality and corrosion management programs. Results from QuantArray®-BGC, QuantArray®-Petro, and Microbial Source Tracking can inform water reuse practices in constructed wetlands and municipal and industrial wastewater treatment. Likewise, QuantArray®-MIC and next generation sequencing can provide important information for microbiologically influenced corrosion assessment.
This product brochure provides an overview of QuantArray®-MIC, which allows site managers to economically evaluate the potential for microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC). This analysis detects microbial groups and functional genes associated with MIC as well as oilfield souring, including sulfate reducing bacteria, acid producing bacteria, methanogens, iron oxidizers, slime formers, denitrifiers, and sulfur oxidizing bacteria.