the viscosity reduction of waxy crude oil during the degradation process by Bacillus
subtilis at room temperature. It is observed that the treatment of waxy crude oil with the bacteria enhanced the
fluidity of crude oil. The viscosity reduction is found to be around 25% in one day and reached about 60% in 8
days, and attained a steady state thereafter. The more reduction of viscosity was observed between days 4 to 8.
This is due to the reason that the bacteria has attained the maximum growth during that period.Discover the world's research