Prevent galvanic attack by mapping dissimilar-metal interfaces, selecting compatible joint materials, controlling area ratio, isolating only where mechanically and electrically acceptable, and eliminating wet hidden crevices.
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Specify PMI by alloy, component, examination percentage, test method and acceptance criteria. Control traceability through cutting, fabrication and field repair, and investigate every mismatch before tower closure.
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Define project seismic demand, inventory all operating mass, trace lateral reactions through packing and internals to the shell, and coordinate seismic restraint with thermal expansion and installation clearance.
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Treat hydrotesting as a separate internal load case. Map liquid boundaries, calculate wet weight and buoyancy, verify equalization and drainage, and inspect critical geometry before returning the tower to service.