Paper: Anti-Biofoulant Corrosion Inhibitors

A new type of anti-biofoulant corrosion inhibitor (ABF) has been developed that lays down a unique, smooth film that resists the adhesion of sessile bacteria and iron sulfide, thereby reducing the formation of biomass that initiates under deposit corrosion cells. This inhibitor, formulated with special surfactancy, can help penetrate existing biomass and lay down an inhibitor film. The ABF corrosion inhibitors coupled with a practical methodology can control corrosion due to sulfate reducing bacteria.