Flow Accelerated Corrosion (FAC) has plagued the nuclear and fossil power industry with piping and components failures for over 40 years. Two-phase FAC has been recognized since about 1970, while single phase FAC has been acknowledged since the mid-1980s. U.S. and international utilities, as well as fossil utilities, recognize FAC as a major contributor to piping and component degradation.

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