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Chapter 09

Microbiology

The problem chemistry cannot solve alone: biofilm and its EPS shelter, microbiologically influenced corrosion, and Legionella as the public health line.

Reading time26 minReading10 of 15

“Gentlemen, it is the microbes who will have the last word. ”

Louis Pasteur
Learning objectives
  • Biology adapts, reproduces, and builds shelter
  • Biofilms and the role of EPS
  • Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC)
  • Legionella: when equipment damage becomes public health
In the book

Chapter 9 is in the first edition.

On this site, the preface and chapter 1 read free. The rest of the book, Microbiology included, is in the printed book: $45 a copy, $35 a copy at 10 or more, shipping now.

This chapter’s worked problems stay open. Work them in the Problem Room. Ask the Field.