Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC)
Identify corrosion risks in industrial processes
Protect your industrial assets from microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) by quickly understanding the microbes at play. LuminUltra empowers you to effortlessly collect and analyze samples from your operations for organisms that cause MIC, such as SRBs, IRBs and corrosive methanogens (micH). Get the insights you need to optimize maintenance, select the right treatments, and ensure the longevity of your systems.
Understand your risk with a complete testing portfolio
Managing MIC means understanding the microbial community within your system. LuminUltra’s solutions allow you to identify and quantify potential MIC threats and optimize biocide programs. From daily monitoring that quantifies bio-burden in real-time, to targeted identification of MIC-causing microbes, we can help you prevent system failures and extend the life of your infrastructure.
Trust a company with decades of experience in oil & gas, marine transportation and manufacturing. Our solutions can be used together as a complete toolkit to address the impacts of microbiology.
Routine testing with 2nd Generation ATP®
Understand the total active bioburden in a sample with a simple, fast, in-field test that gives quantifiable results and insight into the microbial growth of a system. Designed for routine monitoring, our 2nd Generation ATP® technology delivers accurate results within 5 minutes (in pg ATP/ unit of measurement).
Zero-in on microbes with GeneCount® qPCR
Quantify corrosion-related microorganisms of concern with a complete, end-to-end molecular testing solution that deliver results in under 3 hours.
The GeneCount® Corrosion Collection was recognized with a 2023 MP Corrosion Innovation Award. This collection includes ready-to-use qPCR assay kits, GeneCount® qPCR devices, and everything needed for sample preservation, as well as DNA purification and extraction
- Corrosive methanogens (micH)
- Sulfate-reducing prokaryotes
- Sulfur-oxidizing bacteria
- Iron-reducing bacteria
- Total archaea
- Total methanogens
- Total bacteria
- Fungi
Harness NGS to understand your microbial community
Take advantage of a whole new level of data. Our simple mail-in service provides you with provides you with a detailed overview of all microorganisms present in your sample — in an industry-leading turnaround time of 2 weeks. Use NGS for detailed baseline microbial community characterization, or to identify all MIC-associated microbes in your sample. Review results, perform in-depth microbial analyses, and make informed decisions with the comprehensive GeneCount® Dashboard.
Why customers choose LuminUltra
We work with you throughout the process, from determining the right combination of tools to meet your needs to our specialized onboarding program and after-purchase support.
Experience with difficult sample types
Our solutions have been verified on injection water, brine, produced water, pigging sludge, metalworking and drilling fluids, and biofilms.
Faster, more accurate results
With gold-standard qPCR solutions, you can understand cause and effect in a system and realize the value of quick action.
Trusted, proven solution
LuminUltra has decades of experience working with difficult sample types in industries like oil & gas, marine transportation and manufacturing.
Flexible, scalable solutions
Our team of experts can develop a customized workflow to help achieve your goals. We also offer flexible pricing options, including device rental with assay subscription.
How advanced microbial monitoring can quantify corrosion risks
LuminUltra’s Jordan Schmidt speaks with the Materials Performance podcast on the importance of advanced microbiological monitoring and the innovation behind our award-winning GeneCount® Voyager and GeneCount® qKit Corrosion Portfolio.
