Analysis and monitoring of biofilms in metalworking fluids
At a glance
- Project leader : Prof. Dr. Walter Krebs
- Deputy of project leader : Dr. Andrea Rüfenacht
- Project team : Dr. Florian Berner
- Project budget : CHF 890'182
- Project status : completed
- Funding partner : CTI
- Project partner : Blaser Swisslube AG
- Contact person : Walter Krebs
Description
The aim of the project is the development of methods for the analysis and monitoring of biofilms in cooling lubrication systems of the metalworking industry. Biofilms are the most common form of life of many microorganisms and can occur in various natural or technical environments. Wherever negative effects are apparent, attempts are made to combat them. But controlled biofilms also have positive effects (e.g., useful in drinking or waste water treatment). Both also apply to cooling lubricant systems, but suitable analysis methods are missing as the basis for a necessary control.
Publications
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Berner, Florian; Inauen, Silvio; Rüfenacht, Andrea; Krebs, Walter,
2010.
Biofilms in metalworking fluids [poster].
In:
Biofilms IV - International Conference: «Communities Bridging Disciplines», Winchester, United Kingdom, 2010.
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Berner, Florian; Inauen, Silvio; Rüfenacht, Andrea; Krebs, Walter,
2010.
Biofilms in metalworking fluids [poster].
In:
The Many Faces of Microbial Life.
69th Annual Assembly of the Swiss Society for Microbiology SSM, Zürich, 24-25 June 2010.
pp. 104.