NACE Paper 02447-2002 PDF

Full title and description

St NACE Paper 02447-2002 — a NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers) technical paper published in 2002 that is listed in NACE paper collections and commercial document libraries. The paper is distributed in electronic (PDF) form by standard resellers and library services.

Abstract

This NACE paper addresses detection and mapping techniques for corrosion associated with microbiological activity (microbiologically influenced corrosion, MIC). It summarizes methods for identifying, sampling and mapping locations affected or suspected of MIC and provides guidance for interpreting biological and corrosion evidence in the field.

General information

• Status: Listed as active in commercial/reseller catalogs (confirm official status with NACE/AMPP for authoritative status).
• Publication date: 2002 (title year).
• Publisher: NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers) — commonly cited as the issuing body for NACE papers; NACE materials are now administered by AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance) for current standards and technical resources.
• ICS / categories: Corrosion and corrosion control; materials degradation; inspection and testing. (Typical ICS groupings relate to corrosion of metals and integrity management.)
• Edition / version: Original NACE paper, 2002 edition (single paper/reference document rather than a numbered standard revision).
• Number of pages: Not specified in public reseller listings; length varies by publisher format (PDF). Confirm page count from the distributor or AMPP record when ordering.

Scope

Describes practical techniques for detecting microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) and for mapping affected areas on structures and components. Topics include field inspection approaches, microbiological sampling and testing considerations, how to combine biological, chemical and metallurgical evidence, and guidance on producing a site map that highlights MIC-suspect locations. The paper is intended to support corrosion investigation and integrity assessment activities where microorganisms are suspected to influence corrosion mechanisms.

Key topics and requirements

• Overview of microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) mechanisms and contributing environments.
• Field detection techniques for suspected MIC (visual signs, deposits, corrosion morphology).
• Guidance on sampling methods for microbiological testing and preservation of samples for laboratory analysis.
• Methods for mapping and documenting MIC-affected areas to support integrity assessments.
• Interpretation of combined biological, chemical and metallurgical evidence to support MIC diagnosis.
• Recommendations for when and how to escalate to laboratory analyses or specialized testing.

Typical use and users

Used by corrosion engineers, pipeline and asset integrity specialists, materials scientists, inspection contractors, operators of oil & gas and water distribution systems, and researchers studying biodeterioration. Typical applications include field investigations of suspect corrosion, integrity assessments of buried or submerged structures, and development of sampling plans for laboratory confirmation of MIC.

Related standards

More recent and related NACE/AMPP standards and test methods on MIC and microbial detection include NACE/AMPP test methods and technical memoranda addressing detection, testing and evaluation of MIC on buried and internal pipeline surfaces (for example NACE TM0106-2016 and later NACE/AMPP guidance documents). Users should consult current AMPP/NACE catalogs for the latest TM and RP documents that update or extend MIC test-method guidance.

Keywords

Microbiologically influenced corrosion, MIC, detection, mapping, sampling, corrosion inspection, NACE paper, field testing, biodeterioration, pipeline integrity.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is a NACE technical paper (St NACE Paper 02447-2002) published in 2002 that provides guidance on detecting and mapping corrosion related to microbial activity (MIC).

Q: What does it cover?

A: The paper covers field-detection approaches, sampling for microbiological testing, methods to map suspect areas, and interpretation of combined lines of evidence (biological, chemical and metallurgical) to assess whether MIC is present.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Corrosion and integrity engineers, inspection teams, pipeline operators, researchers and maintenance planners investigating suspected microbial corrosion or preparing sampling and testing campaigns.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: Commercial listings show the paper is still offered (listed as active by resellers), but users should confirm the official current status and any superseding NACE/AMPP technical memoranda or test methods (for example later NACE TM documents) with AMPP before relying on it as the definitive technical basis.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is one of many numbered NACE "Paper" documents in the NACE collection. NACE/AMPP also publishes related test methods (TM), recommended practices (RP) and standards (SP) that together form a broader series of guidance on corrosion detection, testing and integrity management.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Microbiologically influenced corrosion, MIC, detection, mapping, sampling, field testing, biodeterioration, NACE paper.