Materials and Corrosion · 1988 · 10 citations · 1 references
Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceCorrosion ScienceFire ManagementFire Protection EngineeringCorrosion EngineeringCorrosion EvaluationCorrosion ResistanceCorrosion TestingCorrosion-resistant MaterialsFire-resistant MaterialsBoiler CorrosionCorrosion ConsiderationsCorrosion Resistance AssessmentCorrosion TreatmentCorrosion-resistance MechanismsCorrosion-resistant AlloysFurnace DesignLife Prediction
Abstract This paper briefly reviews CEGB fireside corrosion experience. It first summarises the numbers and operating conditions of the plants, and indicates the range of materials used in the boilers. Experience of furnace wall and superheater/reheater corrosion in coal fired plant is summarised, emphasising the need to “control” fireside corrosion rather than being able to eliminate it, and the importance of more corrosion resistant materials, particularly as coextruded tube. Tube life prediction techniques in use by the CEGB are outlined, and three current areas of research are described.
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