Monitoring of film forming living desposits

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1997-07-25

1998-08-18

Evans, F. L.

Optics: measuring and testing

By dispersed light spectroscopy

With sample excitation

2504581, 356244, 356417, G01N 2164

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057964785

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for detecting, measuring and monitoring films formed on exposed surfaces of a fluid system caused by microorganisms present in the fluid system. Pursuant to the present invention, a fluorometer is utilized to irradiate an exposed surface with light of the appropriate magnitude and intensity which results in an excitation of the NAD(P)H and ATP and other fluorescent molecules contained within microorganisms and subsequent fluorescent emission from the microorganisms. As a result, films caused by the presence of microorganisms in the fluid system can be detected and monitored.

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