NACE - TM0106
Detection, Testing, and Evaluation of Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) on External Surfaces of Buried Pipelines
| Organization: | NACE |
| Publication Date: | 23 June 2006 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 24 |
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General
This standard describes types of microorganisms, mechanisms by which MIC occurs, methods of testing for the presence of bacteria, research results, and interpretation of testing results for external surfaces of buried, ferrous-based metal pipelines and related components.
Appendixes are included for media specifications (nonmandatory Appendix A), dilution procedures (nonmandatory Appendix B), and site inspection and testing (nonmandatory Appendix C).
All applicable safety and environmental codes, rules, and regulations must be followed when using this standard.
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