Underdeposit corrosion remains a significant concern in operating boiler units. Methods for the characterization of underdeposit corrosion processes in operating boiler units are reviewed. Case histories are presented where these techniques are utilized in root cause failure analysis.

Subject
Water, Metal surfaces, Tubes, Iron, Tube samples, Failure analysis, Metallographic examination, Feedwater, Mechanical failure, Heat, Overheating, Boilers, Deposit corrosion
Keywords:
underdeposit corrosion, failure analysis, SEM EDAX, metallography, caustic attack
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1995
Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)
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