F082002 Recent Progress in Understanding FAC for Advanced Pipe Wall Thinning Management

Abstract

Flow Accelerated Corrosion (FAC) is one of the most important degradation modes of power plants because of its relatively high frequency of occurrence and of its potential consequence. FAC is a complex phenomenon, where variety of influencing factors, including flow dynamics, water chemistry, and steel compositions, are involved. This article describes recent progress in understanding FAC for advanced piping wastage management.