Catastrophic failure associated with weld overlay

Hydrogen damage weld overlay CYT7a[1]

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Hydrogen damage is an under-deposit corrosion mechanism. Weld overlay exacerbates hydrogen damage. All affected tubes must be replaced.

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Catastrophic failure associated with weld overlay