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Thinning on inside of a U-bend or other change in direction
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FAC results from a combination of factors including material limitations, design, and water chemistry. Failures are typically catastrophic.
Issue Type:
Holes, Pits, Gouges » WatersideLocations:
EconomizerBoiler Type:
PowerIndustry:
Electric UtilityMechanism:
Flow Accelerated Corrosion (FAC)
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Thinning on inside of a U-bend or other change in direction