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Microbiology: Current Research 2017
Volume 1 Issue 2 Microbes Infection 2017
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September 28-29, 2017 | London, UK
Microbes Infection
38th Annual congress on
Prevention and control of microbial induced
corrosion in fuel storage tanks
Khalil Mataqi and B Mathew
Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait
Microbial induced corrosion can lead to several
deteriorating outcomes in the oil industry. The growth
of microorganisms (bacteria) in fuel storage tanks results
in costly maintenance measures as well as alteration in oil
product specifications which leads to issues such as corrosion
of steel and fiberglass reinforced plastic tanks, tank linings,
elastomeric seals and hoses, low points in the piping, leak
detectors, turbine pump components, filters and valves, etc.
The aim of this work is to evaluate and monitor the several
approaches that aid in the prevention and reduction of
microbial corrosion in fuel storage tanks in Kuwait. Predator
8000, Acticide CMG, Kathon FP 1.5 Biocide and Predator
6000 are the most effective biocides among the eight tested, in
terms of agar well diffusion technique.
Biography
Khalil Mataqi has completed his in Microbiology at Kuwait University
during 1988-1992. He finished his M.Phil at University of Sheffield, U.K during
1996-1998 on topic “Effects of Environmental changes on the carbon – Flux
in two isogenic mutants of Escherichia coli”. He did his PhD on topic Bio
desulphurization of Organic Sulphur Compounds during 1999 – 2002. Khalil
Participated in many projects like: Corrosion–pipe corrosion, Bio surfactant,
Biodesulphurisation, Bio-remediation, Seawater injection for oil production,
etc. Principal Investigator in: PP023 “Seawater Injection Project- North Kuwait.
Principal Investigator in: PP024C: “Monitoring and Assessment of Parameter
Effecting Minageesh Water Injection Plant- West Kuwait. Principal Investigator
in PP017C: “The Microbiological Aspect of Oil Field Injection System Field Trials
for Sea Water in North Kuwait. Assessment and Control of Biomass Growth in
Fuel Storage Tank at the KNPC Phase I: Quantification and Identification of
Microbial Activities in the Products Storage Tanks. Identification and Bio typing
of Bacteria Isolated from Petroleum Installation in Kuwait. Evaluation Of The
Effectiveness Of Biocides In Controlling The Microorganisms Causing Problems
In Oil Products Tanks”-2014. He received distinguished scientist award in KISR
during the period 2012-2013.
Khalil Mataqi et al., Microbiology: Current Research 2017