Micrographic examination by replicas CNIM suggests to carry out a micrographic examination by replicas on weak points and on other area and compare the results. Below the weak points: - between the connection shell furnace / boiler and the first nozzle (1) - near the connection between boiler and outlet gas chamber (2)

This picture is an extract of the first report we sent you. We select theses points because : Point 1: We are going to weld the cone of the furnace shell so a micrographic examination by replicas will confirm there is no weakness. Point 2: We are going to design some modifications to reinforce this area so a micrographic examination by replicas will confirm there is no weakness. It would be interesting to compare the results obtained for theses points with a micrographic examination by replicas of a third point located in an area without overstress.

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