Propane-oxidizing and Butane-oxidizing Microorganism Detection Using Primers
Propane & Butane oxidizing microorganism detection brochure
Need:
Microorganisms that oxidize hydrocarbons and alkanes are often present near petroleum sources, natural and reservoirs. The presence of both types of microorganisms indicates the presence of oil accumulations and gaseous short-chain hydrocarbons. Thus, the detection of these microorganisms can be used to detect undiscovered carbon fuel in natural environments. Though there are some existing methods of locating these microorganisms, these methods take many days to complete.
Solution:
The present invention consists of a primer and other substances useful for detecting oil sources vie propane-oxidizing and butane-oxidizing microorganisms. As aforementioned, certain oxidizing microorganisms indicate the presence of petroleum-like substances. Primers help utilize a polymerase chain reaction method to identify these microorganisms. Recognition of the organisms can be useful in many ways; for example, discovering natural oil reservoirs, determining and locating contamination of a sample, and mapping leakage by determining the distribution of the sample.
Applications:
- Detecting propane and butane oxidizing microorganisms
- Detecting hydrocarbons and natural oil reservoirs
- Determining sample contamination
- Mapping oil/sample leakage
Advantages:
- Many applications
- Locating and preserving oil
- Quicker than existing methods
IP Status:
US 8,435,737 issued 5/7/2013
Licensing Status:
Available - please contact us for more information