NACE SP0590-2007

This standard is intended to be the primary source of information on deaerator cracking and is directed toward operators and designers of deaerator equipment used in steam generation. Information presented in this standard reflects the work of the many individuals involved in documenting the deaerator cracking problem and is based on studies of carbon steel units. Similar cracking has been found in blowdown flash tanks, sedimentation tanks, hot water storage/disengaging vessels, and steam and feedwater piping.