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Microbial metabolism of chlorine oxyanions as a control of biogenic hydrogen sulfide production

US9365845B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2012
Grant dateJun 14, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K2208/20
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to methods of controlling the sulfide (S2˜) content in systems, such as oil and gas reservoirs and pipelines, by the use of chlorine oxyanions and microorganisms with (per)chlorate-reducing activity.

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