Abstract: A method of determining the suitably of corrosion inhibitors, or other additives in the presence of corrosion inhibitor, for a given fluid environment. The method including determining if there is a difference in the presence or level of micelles between a fluid sample to which corrosion inhibitor has been added either alone or to which corrosion inhibitor and at least one additional fluid additive or additives have been added. The method can be used to determine the compatibility of fluid additives.

Abstract: A method and kit for the detection of biocide levels in a fluid conducting and containment system. Using micelle formation in the presence of a marker solution to determine if a biocide is at its effective dose throughout a fluid conducting and containment system.

Abstract: A method of detecting production fluid additives in a fluid conducting and containment system when the additive is below its effective dose. The method includes adding an additional surfactant containing chemical to a fluid until the point of micelle formation in order to determine the amount of additive in a system when it is below its effective dose.