It is important to perform effective risk analysis and to know site and extent of biofilm growth in order to successfully implement anti-fouling strategies, .

Biofilm monitoring devices have been developed and are available which allow for on-line, in-situ, non-destructive and real time detection of biofilm accumulation and to assess the success of cleaning measures.

Consulting & service:

• Risk analysis, assessment and management for biofilms and microbially influenced corrosion (MIC)
• Detection of microbially influenced corrosion of metals and other substances in cooperation with our corrosion experts
• Optimisation and establishment of recent monitoring methods of microbial processes

Research & development:

• Adaptation of various concepts for quality assurance of water in industry and domestic water systems, e.g., HACCP concept, water safety plan, TRIM
• Development of sensors which can differentiate between biotic and abiotic components in biofilms
• Monitoring of biofilms in the production of food, process water, pure and ultrapure water ect.

Information from: Dr. Gabriela Susanne Grobe, www.iww-online.de