5 August 2009
Curia II
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Electron Microscopy and Surface Analysis of MIC Deposits on HPR Flanges

5 Aug 2009, 14:50
20m
Curia II (Curia II)

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Speaker

Amanda Bastidos (University of Texas at El Paso)

Description

After a high pressure rinse (HPR) of a 9-cell cavity, located at Argonne, an oil-like substance and brown residue were found in the system manifold and on the seals and an end flange connected to the cavity. EDS revealed that the organic nodules were microbes resulting from Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) that occurred throughout the HPR.

Primary author

Amanda Bastidos (University of Texas at El Paso)

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