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Severe corrosion on side of tube facing gas turbine/duct burners
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Corrosion caused by a combination of pre-construction deposits, poor chemistry control, and high heat flux from duct burners.
Issue Type:
Holes, Pits, Gouges » WatersideLocations:
Evaporator SectionBoiler Type:
HRSGIndustry:
Co-GenMechanism:
Multiple Under-Deposit Corrosion Mechanisms Including Caustic Gouging, Phosphate Attack, and Hydrogen Damage
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Severe corrosion on side of tube facing gas turbine/duct burners