Model HCA200 bio-probe is used to collect samples of bacteria in gas and oil producing systems. The bacterial population on a system’s metal surface is more relevant to corrosion than the bacterial population in the system’s fluids. This is because only surface or sessile bacteria cause corrosion. Thus a corrosion control program is ineffective unless it kills those bacteria which have formed attached biomasses. The same bacteria which cause problems in gas pipelines, tanks, vessels, oil wells and water handling systems attach to the bio-probe’s sample element. And since the bio-probe is designed for high pressure access systems, common throughout the oil field, it becomes a convenient and economical way for sampling corrosion-causing biological activity.
Item #
Description
Material
1
Heavy duty cover
Carbon steel
2
O-ring
VITON®
3
Solid plug
316
4
Primary packing
(primary seal)
25% G.F. Teflon®
5
Access fitting
Carbon steel
6
Bacteria sample holder
Delrin
7
Bacteria fixture
316
8
O-ring
VITON®
9
Sample element "Bullet"
Carbon steel
Teflon® is a registered trademark of DuPont.
VITON® is a registered trademark of DuPont Dow Elastomers LLC.
HCA200 Bioprobe Ordering Information
Accessories
EL4383770900000
Biological Sample Elements - Carbon Steel
HA700645158
Solid Plug, MHTM High Pressure Access System, 316
HA700644158
Solid Plug, HPTM High Pressure Access System, 316
Metal Samples Company
P.O. Box 8
152 Metal Samples Rd.
Munford, AL 36268