Altran Biofouling Control 'ABC' Kit.Business/Technology Editors BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 10, 2000 Altran Corporation has developed the Altran Biofouling bi·o·foul·ing n. The impairment or degradation of something, such as a ship's hull or mechanical equipment, as a result of the growth or activity of living organisms. Control (ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. ) Kit for fast, accurate, and economical detection and identification of biofouling organisms. The ABC Kit is a two-pound portable toolkit that plant personnel can use to obtain samples of suspected biofouling products such as corrosion products, scale, slime, and contaminated contaminated, v 1. made radioactive by the addition of small quantities of radioactive material. 2. made contaminated by adding infective or radiographic materials. 3. an infective surface or object. process fluids. The sample specimens are then shipped directly to Altran Laboratories in Boston for analysis. Biological fouling of process fluids used in critical plant operations can result in lost revenues, plant down time, and worker exposure to disease-causing microorganisms. A variety of bacteria, fungi, and higher organisms (e.g., zebra mussels and barnacles) are responsible for causing these mechanical blockages, corrosion, and losses in heat transfer efficiency. Detection of these fouling organisms is often difficult, requiring an understanding of their ecology and distribution throughout industrial systems. Each prepaid ABC Kit includes easy-to-follow sampling instructions, sampling containers, specialized packaging, prepaid return shipping, complete analysis of microbiological samples, and a comprehensive analytical report. Altran Corporation's extensive quality control program assures that all samples are processed in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR CFR See: Cost and Freight 50, Appendix B, ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001, and 21 CFR Part 820. Results are available within 3-14 days following sample receipt, depending on the individual analysis. Typically, total aerobic bacteria Aerobic bacteria Bacteria which require oxygen in order to grow and survive. Mentioned in: Aminoglycosides, Flesh-Eating Disease aerobic bacteria Bacteria that grow in the presence of O2 results are available within 72 hours; results for sulfate-reducing bacteria Sulfate-reducing bacteria comprise several groups of bacteria that use sulfate as an oxidizing agent, reducing it to sulfide. Most sulfate-reducing bacteriacan also use other oxidized sulfur compounds such as sulfite and thiosulfate, or elemental sulfur. within 14 days. Plant personnel can then make timely decisions regarding systems operations, preventative maintenance actions, and biofouling treatment selection. The ABC Kits are economically priced, allowing plants to keep several on hand for use in cases of suspected biofouling or as part of a routine monitoring program. For information on the ABC Kit, or Altran's capabilities in biofouling and biodeterioration control and mitigation, please contact our Microbiology Group at 617/204-1000, or e-mail us at ABCKit@altran.com. |
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