Process for monitoring biofilm activity

摘要: Disclosed is a novel electrochemical probe and technique to monitor biofilm activity before the has been permanently established microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) initiated. This includes two sets of metal electrodes isolated from each other. A power source used apply potential difference between 50 500 mV on activate probe. Programmed timing, measuring switching equipment data recording device monitors biofilm-caused depolarization effects electrode by an increase DC current produced applied difference. The also generated after removing records AC resistance indicating mostly covering electrodes.