Severe corrosion gouging at a weld-backing ring

Severe corrosion gouging at a weld-backing ring

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Under-deposit corrosion, may be due to poor control of boiler water chemistry or excessive deposits from feedwater. Considered poor practice to install backing rings in waterwall circuits since they provide sites for preferential corrosion.

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Severe corrosion gouging at a weld-backing ring