The rupture of at least three deaerator water storage vessels, in one case involving fatalities, has prompted numerous industries to launch a pressure vessel inspection program which has yielded shocking results.

This paper discusses some case histories of deaerator failures and describes the nature of the problem. It also addresses what NACE and other technical associations are doing to assist owners in determining if their vessels suffer from the problem.

Subject
Pressure vessels, Nondestructive testing, Test methods, Materials, Penetrants, Industries, Inspection, Discontinuities, Internal inspection, Personnel, Deaerators, Cracking, Cracks
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1986
Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)
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