Process for remediating biofouling in water systems with virulent bacteriophage
AssigneePhage Biocontrol Research, LLC
InventorsNeil S. Summer, Elizabeth J. Summer
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Abstract
Bacterial contamination of industrial water systems lead to biofouling by biofilms and corrosion from bacterial induced corrosion. This invention provides a method for control of fouling and contamination of industrial water systems caused by bacteria. Prevention or reduction of process interruptions and general contamination, fouling and corrosion is achieved by the destruction of targeted problematic bacteria with naturally occurring, non-engineered bacteriophage virulent for targeted bacteria. The invention also provides for in-situ confirmation of the proper identification of target bacteria and a mobile laboratory adapted to implement the method.
Claims6
A mobile laboratory having means designed for identifying a target bacteria strain in an industrial water system and enriching a phage virulent for said bacteria strain comprising;
- a means to connect to or supply electric power;
- an enclosable working space that can be maintained clean and sterile;
- a side loop or container for culturing bacteria that is also equipped with a transfer means and connection means to connect the loop to a target water source;
- a centrifuge for enriching the bacteria and/or phage;
- testing equipment for identification of bacteria and for phage.
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