Question

Which of the following is/are the systems that are prone to high-temperature corrosion?

(a) Gas turbines

(b) Rocket engines

(c) Furnaces

(d) Gas turbines, rocket engines, and furnaces

The question was posed to me in an interview.

My doubt stems from High-Temperature Corrosion in portion High Temperature Corrosion of Corrosion Engineering

Answer 1

The correct answer is (d) Gas turbines, rocket engines, and furnaces

The explanation is: High-temperature systems such as gas turbines, rocket engines, and furnaces are prone to high-temperature corrosion due to high working temperature and petrochemical corrosive atmosphere around it.