Methods of determining biocide efficacy or mechanism of action using flow cytometry

摘要

Disclosed are methods of determining biocide efficacy using flow cytometry. The methods can be used to determine the synergy between at least two biocides.

主权项

1. A method of measuring biocide efficacy using flow cytometry, the method comprising:
contacting an oil and gas fluid with at least one biocide and with an iron chelator to reduce interference caused by suspended iron-containing compounds; performing flow cytometry on the oil and gas fluid; and determining the mechanism of action or efficacy of the at least one biocide on a microorganism present in the oil and gas fluid.