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Biofilm growth and control in cooling water industrial systems

Author(s) -

Francesca Di Pippo,

Luciana Di Gregorio,

Roberta Congestri,

Valter Tandoi,

Simona Rossetti

Publication year - 2018

Publication title -

fems microbiology ecology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.377

H-Index - 155

eISSN - 1574-6941

pISSN - 0168-6496

DOI - 10.1093/femsec/fiy044

Subject(s) - biofilm , biofouling , biology , water cooling , industrial water , heat exchanger , legionella , corrosion , bacteria , waste management , materials science , metallurgy , engineering , mechanical engineering , genetics , membrane

Matrix-embedded, surface-attached microbial communities, known as biofilms, profusely colonise industrial cooling water systems, where the availability of nutrients and organic matter favours rapid microbial proliferation and their adhesion to surfaces in the evaporative fill material, heat exchangers, water reservoir and cooling water sections and pipelines. The extensive growth of biofilms can promote micro-biofouling and microbially induced corrosion (MIC) as well as pose health problems associated with the presence of pathogens like Legionella pneumophila. This review examines critically biofilm occurrence in cooling water systems and the main factors potentially affecting biofilm growth, biodiversity and structure. A broad evaluation of the most relevant biofilm monitoring and control strategies currently used or potentially useful in cooling water systems is also provided.

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