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In this work the failure by cracking of a steam separator vessel constructed from ASTM A-516 Gr.60 steel was investigated by field metallography. The application of this non-destructive method allowed the determination of failure mechanism, which was useful to give recommendations for repair by welding and prevent future failures. The cracks identifications were made by penetrant liquid and after...