Microbiology of Well Biofouling

Illiustrated with over 60 tables and figures, Microbiology of Well Biofouling addresses the events that cause deterioration in all types of wells. The book also discusses the generation of mass that can interfere with the physical functioning of a well in the field. With this guide, the reader will understand the phenomena of biofouling, corrosivity, biodegradation, and shifts in hydraulic transmissivity that can be linked to microbial events. The author introduces practical approaches to the evaluation of these effects, including standard and novel methodologies. He covers the advances in the technology over the last twenty years.