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From Biofilms to Asset Integrity Management: Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) Research, Innovation and Beyond
Skovhus, Torben Lund
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2021
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Skovhus, T. L. (2021). From Biofilms to Asset Integrity Management: Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) Research, Innovation and Beyond. Poster session presented at IWA Biofilms 2021 Virtual Conference:
Biofilm Reactors, United States. https://biofilms2021conference.nd.edu/
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INTRODUCTION
This study gives a review of the history and current state-of-the-art in microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) research in engineering systems such as maritime, utility systems and the energy sector [1]. A recent study highlights the importance of stronger collaboration between industry researchers and academia. It also identifies the various silos that exists among technical scientific
disciplines and explains some of the existing barriers between them [2].
Finally, the study highlights the importance of stronger emphasis on risk assessment models, industry biofilm standards and training of personnel, when it comes to the understanding, mitigation and management of MIC and biofouling. The study highlights the importance of stronger emphasis on risk assessment models, industry biofilm standards and training of personnel, when it comes to the understanding, mitigation and management of MIC and biofouling [3].
The presentation will give the latest status of the activities in the European MIC Network (Euro-MIC) established in 2020 and a newly formed COST Action Program [4].
From Biofilms to Asset Integrity Management: Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) Research, Innovation and Beyond
Torben Lund Skovhus
Research Center for Built Environment, Energy, Water and Climate VIA University College
Banegaardsgade 2 DK-8700, Horsens
Denmark tols@via.dk
BACKGROUND DEVELOPMENT
COST ACTION WORK SCOPE
Biofilm Reactors 2021
References:
[1] Failure Analysis of Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (2021). CRC Press. ISBN 9780367356804
[2] Bibliometric Analysis of Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) of Oil and Gas Engineering Systems (2017). CORROSION. https://doi.org/10.5006/2620
[3] J Wolodko, R Eckert, T Haile, J Hashemi, F Khan, C Taylor and TL Skovhus (2018). Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) in the Oil and Gas Industry - Past, Present and Future. Corrosion 2018, NACE International.
[4] COST webpage: CA20130 - European MIC Network – New paths for science, sustainability and standards (https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA20130/) [5] DNA Sequencing Costs: Data https://www.genome.gov/about-genomics/fact-sheets/DNA-Sequencing-Costs-Data
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Dr. Torben Lund Skovhus is Docent & Project Manager at VIA University College and CEO at Skovhus BioConsult in Horsens, Denmark. He undertakes applied research on a range of aspects including: Industrial microbiology, applied biotechnology, corrosion management, oilfield microbiology, water treatment and safety, reservoir souring, and microbial corrosion.
Acknowledgement:
Thanks to Francisca Braga for helping setting up this poster and give constructive comments.
Figure 1: MIC Publications. The search string used in this study was “TS = (Corrosion) AND TS = (Bacteria OR Archaea OR Microb*) NOT TS = (Implant) NOT TS = (Human) NOT TS = (Microbalance).” In addition, only documents of types “article,” “proceedings paper,” “book,” and “review” were considered. Using this search string, a total of 5,480 records were found in all research areas [2].
Figure 2: Cost of Sequencing. To illustrate the nature of the reductions in DNA sequencing costs, the graph also shows hypothetical data reflecting Moore's Law, which describes a long-term trend in the computer hardware industry that involves the doubling of 'compute power' every two years. Technology improvements that 'keep up' with Moore's Law are widely regarded to be doing exceedingly well, making it useful for comparison. Note: (1) the use a logarithmic scale on the Y axis; and (2) the sudden and profound out-pacing of Moore's Law beginning in January 2008. The latter represents the time when the sequencing centers transitioned from Sanger-based (dideoxy chain termination sequencing) to 'second generation' (or 'next-generation') DNA sequencing technologies [5].
Figure 3: Online Forum on MIC. Activities carried out during the Covid-19 Pandemic in the European MIC Network Webinar Series. Start date of the Series was May 12, 2020 and the last workshop was hosted June 22, 2021. The main result was networking of the 1,374 participants and the successful EU application to the COST program November 2020.
Figure 5: The COST Action Work Scope. October 26-27, 2021 the first Management Committee meeting was held with participants from 21 European Countries. The five Working Groups were defined and are now in execution modus. The COST Action CA20130 “European MIC Network – New paths for science, sustainability and standards (Euro-MIC)” will run four years from Oct 2021 to Oct 2025 [4].
Figure 4: Shaping the COST Application. In the field of MIC research Industry and Academia has different challenges as illustrated in the figure. The European MIC Network Webinar Series aimed at bridging the two fields with Common language, Research Roadmap, Online Training and discussions on Standardization and Sustainability.
The discussions lead to a joined COST Action application in November 2020 with 90 co-applicants worldwide.
