Rapid identification is the key to effective corrosion control.

Rapid identification is the key to effective corrosion control

  Over time, as more EPS is produced by microorganisms inside the biofilm, the network inside the biofilm becomes thicker and more complex. This makes the biofilm resistant to the substances and methods used to clean and remove it. The more resistant the biofilm becomes, the higher the concentration of chemicals (biosides) that must be used to eliminate it or the more aggressive physical methods that must be employed to clean it. These efforts not only increase the maintenance costs of facilities but can also cause irreparable economic damage to these facilities by damaging them. Moreover, if all of these heavy and expensive methods are not employed in the early stages of biofilm formation, a small portion of the healthy biofilm usually remains and can rapidly spread again. In fact, the effects and problems associated with biofilms often begin immediately after biofilm formation on surfaces. Therefore, identifying biofilms as early as possible in various industrial facilities is essential for effective and cost-effective control.