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How to Prevent Bacterial Growth in Oil and Gas Operations
During general oil and gas operational tasks, bacteria can grow around various pipes and structures. When workers detect bacteria in the early growth phase, practical steps must be taken to get rid of the spores because they can dramatically contaminate industrial oil and gas products. Although there are many high-tech solutions that can destroy bacteria, […]
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How to Prevent Bacterial Growth in Oil and Gas Operations
During general oil and gas operational tasks, bacteria can grow around various pipes and structures. When workers detect bacteria in the early growth phase, practical steps must be taken to get rid of the spores because they can dramatically contaminate industrial oil and gas products. Although there are many high-tech solutions that can destroy bacteria, a typical maintenance crew doesn’t have to use the latest solutions in order to resolve bacteria problem. In many cases, minor and large spores can be removed out of an oil and gas operational zone by using the most practical bacteria-fighting options, which include hot water, bleach, and fuel biode.
Boiled Water
Water is the base component that’s used to make many bacteria-fighting products for industrial use. However, in order to use water and other solutions in an industrial oil and gas environment, the harmful elements that are commonly found in water must be removed. The easiest way to destroy the bacteria in water is by increasing the temperature, which is why most engineers boil large batches of water in order to successfully remove thousands of spores.
Bleach
Bleach is a very effective treatment solution that can get rid of spores that grow on oil and gas lines. When bleach is wiped on contaminated structures, oxidation happens very quickly. During the oxidation process, all of the spores are slowly removed.
Fuel Biode for Industrial Gas Containers
Because fuel tanks have environmental conditions that suit bacteria, thousands of units must be properly maintained. After gas is poured into a container, bacteria spores can begin to cause problems, so industrial workers must implement tactical prevention and management procedures. Practical fuel tank strategies are a major requirement because an infected container that holds gas can affect fuel quality.
Most industrial maintenance crews in the oil and gas industrial get rid of bacteria by managing the buildup. In some cases, a team may also prevent bacteria growth by using tools and solutions to remove the water that generates the bacteria. However, if microbes invade a fuel tank, the process of removing the water won’t get rid of the infestation because the spores will linger. Then, after more water generates in the tank, the spores will grow in other areas. In order to treat a contaminated fuel tank that has microbes, a crew must disinfect the environment with a fuel biocide. This process can be a hassle in some counties because these items are strategically regulated by the EPA.