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Comparison showing fouling deposits vs corrosion metal damage inside heat exchanger tubes
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Fouling vs Corrosion – Why They Are Often Confused – Two Different Problems That Produce Similar Symptoms

In operating plants, performance loss in heat exchangers is frequently described with a single word: “corrosion.” In many cases, the real cause is fouling. The confusion between fouling and corrosion…

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