ASSESSMENT: While corrosion and biofouling are a complex combination of mechanisms, tests exist that enable the specific or potential causes to be identified. Treatment chemistries can then be prescribed to prevent corrosion and biofouling from reoccurring on a cleaned pipe surface.
Microbiological testing: Herc Provides tests to detect the bacteria that contribute to MIC.
Water chemistry analysis: Helps to identify non-biological corrosion mechanisms.
Metallurgical analysis: Identifies the chemical composition of the buildup and, when considered with the other tests, can provide a complete failure analysis.
Internal video inspection: A picture is worth a thousand words Herc's internal pipe video service shows the extent of biofouling and pitting to help with the decision making process.
