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Non-SRB sulphidogenic bacteria in oilfield production facilities. J.-L. Crolet and M.F. Magot. Mater. Perform., March 1996, 35(3), 60--64.

The characterization of strictly anaerobic bacteria which can reduce thiosulphate into H2S is described. Although thiosulphate reduction is a common metabolism in the bacterial world, its implication regarding microbiologically influenced corrosion has never been investigated. Thiosulphate is in ecosystems where H2S and oxygen come into contact. An example is presented of a sour oil-transporting pipeline in the Gulf of Guinea, where in one-year, this line corroded by pitting to a depth of about 1 cm. 14 refs.

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Journal title: Materials Performance

Keywords: Corrosion

Subjects: Pipeline, Oil and gas, Oil, Anaerobic digestion

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