Microbial metabolism of chlorine oxyanions as a control of biogenic hydrogen sulfide production
US9994758B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2036 |
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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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