The document summarizes an investigation into stress corrosion cracking (SCC) observed in welds of high strength low alloy (HSLA) steel pressure vessels exposed to high temperature boiler feed water (BFW). SCC was found to initiate and propagate along grain boundaries in the heat affected zone (HAZ) of circumferential tube to shell welds. Microstructural examination revealed untempered martensitic/bainitic phases in the HAZ with abnormally high hardness compared to the tempered structure of the parent metal. Simulated post weld heat treatment was found to reduce hardness in the HAZ and improve mechanical properties. The document concludes that proper post weld heat treatment is necessary to relieve residual stresses and temper susceptible
SNAME Greig and Ludwig RFW-GMAW Cladding PaperAndrew Greig
This document summarizes efforts to develop a more efficient welding process for applying corrosion-resistant cladding to steel marine propulsion shafts. Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) in the spray transfer mode was found to be inefficient for applying nickel-chromium alloy 625 cladding due to high heat input causing dilution and cracking issues. Reciprocating wire feed gas metal arc welding (RWF-GMAW), specifically the Cold Metal Transfer (CMT) process, was identified as a potential alternative with its low heat input and precise arc control. A shaft repair facility collaborated with a welding machine supplier to demonstrate the CMT process for applying alloy 625 and stainless steel 300-series cladding, and found it produced sound
This document provides an overview of welding duplex stainless steels. It discusses what duplex stainless steels are, their microstructure, characteristics, and benefits compared to other stainless steel grades. The document outlines general requirements for welding duplex stainless steels, including preheat temperature, heat input levels, and filler metal selection. It also discusses common welding processes used like GTAW and SMAW. The document provides an example calculation of heat input and defines heat tinting, factors that influence it, and typical acceptance limits.
NACE is the corrosion engineer institute. As now, material corrosion exist in our daily life, no matter in the industry application or usual commercial product. They all suffer corrosion impact. As one of member valve industry, I would like to introduce NACE and its related code in upstream and downstream area for stimulating more idea and opponent for make our working environment safe and green.
The steps needed to avoid failure during in-service welding on a live Gas lin...Mark Keeler
This document summarizes literature on in-service welding of gas lines. It discusses the risks of burn-through and heat-affected zone cracking when welding live gas lines. It reviews guidelines developed by Battelle Laboratories in the 1970s-80s that used thermal modeling and experimental testing to determine safe welding parameters to minimize these risks. These guidelines, published in tables and graphs, are still used today for qualifying in-service welding procedures. The document also discusses how pipe material properties, thickness, internal pressure, and flow rate must all be considered to safely conduct in-service welds.
High temperature hydrogen attack (HTHA) can cause catastrophic failures in steel equipment exposed to hydrogen at elevated temperatures and pressures. The document discusses lessons learned to prevent HTHA failures through proper material selection, monitoring of actual operating conditions, and regular inspections. Key points include following API guidelines to select materials suitable for the operating temperature and pressure conditions to reduce failure risks, ensuring refractory linings do not cause hot spots exceeding safe limits, and using techniques like infrared imaging to inspect for signs of HTHA not detectable by typical corrosion inspections.
This document summarizes a study comparing different surface preparation methods for maintenance coatings, including bristle blasting, power tool discing, and abrasive grit blasting. Bristle blasting uses rotating bristles to remove coatings and create an anchor pattern similar to grit blasting. Testing found bristle blasting created a surface profile close to grit blasting and better than power tooling. Coatings applied over bristle blasted surfaces showed less corrosion and better adhesion in accelerated tests than those with power tool or grit blasting surface preparation. The study concluded bristle blasting is a suitable alternative to grit blasting for maintenance situations where blasting is not possible.
A study on the application of modern corrosion resistant alloys in the upstre...Kukuh Wanengkirtyo
This document summarizes a study on using modern corrosion resistant alloys (CRAs) in the oil and gas industry to optimize costs. It discusses various CRA materials like duplex, super duplex, and hyper duplex stainless steels that offer higher corrosion resistance and strength compared to austenitic grades, allowing for thinner wall thicknesses and weight savings. A case study shows how duplex and super duplex materials can meet pressure requirements while reducing material costs for a drilling riser hydraulic line compared to austenitic grade 316L stainless steel.
This document provides guidelines for welding duplex and superduplex stainless steels. It discusses joint preparation, preheat and interpass temperature requirements. For root welding, it recommends using TIG with a superduplex filler to ensure corrosion resistance. For filling runs, it describes suitable welding processes like TIG, MMA, MIG, FCAW and SAW. Post weld heat treatment and dissimilar welding combinations are also covered.
SNAME Greig and Ludwig RFW-GMAW Cladding PaperAndrew Greig
This document summarizes efforts to develop a more efficient welding process for applying corrosion-resistant cladding to steel marine propulsion shafts. Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) in the spray transfer mode was found to be inefficient for applying nickel-chromium alloy 625 cladding due to high heat input causing dilution and cracking issues. Reciprocating wire feed gas metal arc welding (RWF-GMAW), specifically the Cold Metal Transfer (CMT) process, was identified as a potential alternative with its low heat input and precise arc control. A shaft repair facility collaborated with a welding machine supplier to demonstrate the CMT process for applying alloy 625 and stainless steel 300-series cladding, and found it produced sound
This document provides an overview of welding duplex stainless steels. It discusses what duplex stainless steels are, their microstructure, characteristics, and benefits compared to other stainless steel grades. The document outlines general requirements for welding duplex stainless steels, including preheat temperature, heat input levels, and filler metal selection. It also discusses common welding processes used like GTAW and SMAW. The document provides an example calculation of heat input and defines heat tinting, factors that influence it, and typical acceptance limits.
NACE is the corrosion engineer institute. As now, material corrosion exist in our daily life, no matter in the industry application or usual commercial product. They all suffer corrosion impact. As one of member valve industry, I would like to introduce NACE and its related code in upstream and downstream area for stimulating more idea and opponent for make our working environment safe and green.
The steps needed to avoid failure during in-service welding on a live Gas lin...Mark Keeler
This document summarizes literature on in-service welding of gas lines. It discusses the risks of burn-through and heat-affected zone cracking when welding live gas lines. It reviews guidelines developed by Battelle Laboratories in the 1970s-80s that used thermal modeling and experimental testing to determine safe welding parameters to minimize these risks. These guidelines, published in tables and graphs, are still used today for qualifying in-service welding procedures. The document also discusses how pipe material properties, thickness, internal pressure, and flow rate must all be considered to safely conduct in-service welds.
High temperature hydrogen attack (HTHA) can cause catastrophic failures in steel equipment exposed to hydrogen at elevated temperatures and pressures. The document discusses lessons learned to prevent HTHA failures through proper material selection, monitoring of actual operating conditions, and regular inspections. Key points include following API guidelines to select materials suitable for the operating temperature and pressure conditions to reduce failure risks, ensuring refractory linings do not cause hot spots exceeding safe limits, and using techniques like infrared imaging to inspect for signs of HTHA not detectable by typical corrosion inspections.
This document summarizes a study comparing different surface preparation methods for maintenance coatings, including bristle blasting, power tool discing, and abrasive grit blasting. Bristle blasting uses rotating bristles to remove coatings and create an anchor pattern similar to grit blasting. Testing found bristle blasting created a surface profile close to grit blasting and better than power tooling. Coatings applied over bristle blasted surfaces showed less corrosion and better adhesion in accelerated tests than those with power tool or grit blasting surface preparation. The study concluded bristle blasting is a suitable alternative to grit blasting for maintenance situations where blasting is not possible.
A study on the application of modern corrosion resistant alloys in the upstre...Kukuh Wanengkirtyo
This document summarizes a study on using modern corrosion resistant alloys (CRAs) in the oil and gas industry to optimize costs. It discusses various CRA materials like duplex, super duplex, and hyper duplex stainless steels that offer higher corrosion resistance and strength compared to austenitic grades, allowing for thinner wall thicknesses and weight savings. A case study shows how duplex and super duplex materials can meet pressure requirements while reducing material costs for a drilling riser hydraulic line compared to austenitic grade 316L stainless steel.
This document provides guidelines for welding duplex and superduplex stainless steels. It discusses joint preparation, preheat and interpass temperature requirements. For root welding, it recommends using TIG with a superduplex filler to ensure corrosion resistance. For filling runs, it describes suitable welding processes like TIG, MMA, MIG, FCAW and SAW. Post weld heat treatment and dissimilar welding combinations are also covered.
The document compares seamless and seam welded tubes of Alloy 825 and super-duplex stainless steel for use in sub-surface safety valve control lines. Microscopy analysis revealed welding defects like undercuts and microcracks along the fusion line of the welded tubes that were not present in the seamless tubes. Surface roughness was higher on the inner surface of welded tubes near the weld line. Chromium nitride precipitates were observed on the outer surface of welded Alloy 825 tubes that could impact corrosion resistance. The study concludes seamless tubes are preferable to welded tubes for safety valve control lines due to the risks posed by welding defects.
Field welding and cutting ductile iron pipeLudi Lunar
This document provides guidance on field welding and cutting of ductile iron pipes. It discusses that ductile iron pipe manufacturers should be consulted for their recommendations on field welding. While field welding of ductile iron is not generally supported, circumstances may require it for items like retainer rings. The procedures are only intended for qualified welders experienced in welding cast ferrous materials. Shielded metal arc welding using 44% or 55% nickel-iron electrodes is recommended for ductile iron, without need for preheating. Proper preparation of the welding area is important for success.
This document summarizes experience with different materials used for boiler tubes in waste-to-energy plants. Alloy 625 weld overlay has been widely used for waterwall tubes with good success. A new alloy, Alloy 50, shows potential to outperform Alloy 625 as a weld overlay based on laboratory and field testing, as it exhibits lower corrosion rates and is less prone to cracking during welding. For superheaters, Alloy 825 solid tubing and Alloy 625 weld overlay are commonly used, but Alloy 45 shows potential to significantly increase tube life based on field testing in Europe. The optimal material depends on the specific plant conditions and economics.
This document discusses material selection for sour gas service, specifically for environments containing hydrogen sulfide gas. It covers factors to consider in material selection like corrosion resistance, design life, failure modes, and inspection/maintenance requirements. It defines sour service according to industry standards as environments containing over 0.35 kPa of H2S partial pressure. Materials used in sour gas service are susceptible to sulfide stress cracking and hydrogen embrittlement. The document discusses how to qualify materials for sour service through field experience or laboratory testing according to industry standards.
experimental investigation of gas metal arc welding (gmaw) on 2.25NEERAJKUMAR1898
This document summarizes an experimental investigation of gas metal arc welding (GMAW) on 2.25 CR-1MO steel. It describes the GMAW process and equipment used, including a 400-amp ESAB welding machine. The document discusses the properties of 2.25 CR-1MO steel, including its tensile strength, hardness, and strength. It also details the experimental procedure, which involves butt welding steel plates with 1.6mm electrode wire at high heat input settings to study weld properties like microstructure and hardness.
This document discusses high temperature hydrogen attack (HTHA), a phenomenon where exposure to hydrogen at elevated temperatures can degrade carbon steel and low-alloy steels over time. HTHA can lead to cracking and embrittlement of metals. The document recommends following industry standards and guidelines to select appropriate materials, monitor actual operating conditions, inspect equipment regularly using specialized techniques, and take safety precautions to reduce the risk of failures from HTHA.
DOT International 2010, Titanium Shrink-FitPaul Brett
This document discusses using shrink-fitting to connect steel flanges to titanium pipes for use in offshore oil and gas riser systems. Shrink-fitting involves inserting a pre-heated steel flange into a titanium pipe, which is then cooled to create an interference fit. This allows the use of lower-cost steel for the flanges while still using titanium for its flexibility where needed. Testing was conducted to understand the structural integrity of a shrink-fit connection between steel and titanium under high loads. The document describes the design of the shrink-fit connection and considerations for material selection and corrosion protection of the titanium.
A study on the application of modern corrosion resistant alloys in the upstre...Kukuh Wanengkirtyo
This document summarizes a study on applying corrosion-resistant alloys in the upstream oil and gas industry to optimize costs. It discusses how selecting alloys with higher strength allows for thinner walls, less material usage, and potentially lower costs. A case study evaluates alternatives to austenitic UNS S31603 for drilling riser lines, considering corrosion resistance, mechanical properties, and alloying element prices. It determines that duplex and super duplex grades can meet pressure requirements while saving weight and costs compared to S31603. The study emphasizes a full life cycle analysis is needed to properly justify material selection based on both acquisition and operational costs.
Welds can fail due to several causes: overload, poor joint design, or bad welding methods. Proper joint design is important to ensure good fusion and avoid defects from rapid heat dissipation. Welding procedures must be qualified to produce acceptable quality welds, and welders must pass approval tests to demonstrate their skills match the approved procedures. Supervision by qualified personnel is also important when carrying out welding operations.
Erosion and Cavitation Tests Applied to Coating Welded with Blends of Stainle...CSCJournals
The process GMAW with its your applications using two wires pointing in the market as an alternative to coating when high productivity is desired. Potential variants emerge from this process as GMAW cold wire and GMAW double wire. One of the biggest difficulty is the setting of its parameters, which in addition to duplicate compared to conventional GMAW, act in a dependent manner. A greater understanding of this technology applied to coatings on turbines in various positions is critical so that you can master the process and its variables, aiming to enhance the application in industry. It was proposed in this study an experimental evaluation to verify the influence of some variables on the profile of cord and wear resistance. For this it is proposed in this paper to make deposits with weld metal AWS 308LSi stainless steel and alloys of cobalt (Stellites 6 and 21) plates in carbon steel SAE 1020 in flat positions. In the characterization of wear in the lining was used the determination of the hardness and surface topography. It is concluded that cobalt alloys have superior resistance to erosive damage with emphasis on the Stellite 21 alloy in erosion and cavitation in Stellite 6. In an intermediate position with respect to wear are mixtures of austenitic stainless steel and cobalt alloys. Therefore, it is essential to study welding processes with multiple wires as proposed in this paper aiming the best combination of alloys for resistance to cavitation-erosion phenomena.
This document discusses methods for estimating welding preheat requirements when the grade or composition of carbon or low-alloy steel is unknown. Key points:
- Oxygen cutting a sample of the unknown steel and measuring the maximum hardness of the heat-affected zone (HAZ) can help estimate preheat needs. Higher HAZ hardness indicates a higher preheat.
- Alloy content, including carbon percentage, affects weldability - higher carbon and alloy steels are more difficult to weld and require higher preheats to reduce HAZ cooling rates.
- Data from Jominy end-quenched hardness tests on known steel grades was used to correlate maximum HAZ hardness with the estimated temperature for
This document outlines requirements for cathodic protection design and sacrificial anode manufacturing. It provides standards for cathodic protection of submerged installations, design parameters like current densities and electrolyte resistivities, and anode inspection/testing tolerances. The document establishes guidelines for electrical continuity, protection of concrete/mud zone structures, and current drain considerations for wells, anchors, and pipelines. Manufacturing requirements are defined for pre-production testing and insert materials for aluminum and zinc anodes.
Evaluation of the hydrogen assisted cracking (HAC) susceptibility of modified...RAMASUBBU VELAYUTHAM
This document summarizes an evaluation of the susceptibility of modified 9Cr-1Mo steel to hydrogen assisted cracking (HAC) using implant testing. Key findings include:
1. The lower critical stress (LCS), or stress level below which no cracking occurred, was found to be around 185 MPa without preheat, compared to the yield strength of 1039 MPa for the simulated heat affected zone (HAZ) microstructure.
2. LCS increased with increasing preheat temperature, reaching 265 MPa at a preheat of 250°C which is typically used for welding this steel.
3. Cracking initiated from the implanted notch in the coarse grained HAZ but propagated into either the
This document summarizes research investigating the effects of cryogenic treatment, hardening, and multiple tempering on the wear behavior of D6 tool steel. The study subjected D6 tool steel samples to various heat treatment combinations, including hardening at 1020°C, tempering at 210°C, and cryogenic treatment at -185°C. Pin-on-disk testing was used to evaluate the wear resistance and hardness of the treated samples. The results showed that cryogenic treatment improved wear resistance and hardness by reducing retained austenite and producing a more homogeneous carbide distribution. Additional tempering, whether before or after cryogenic treatment, further increased wear resistance and hardness by transforming more retained austenite to mart
This document is a chapter-by-chapter summary of a document on cathodic protection of pipelines. It discusses the principles of corrosion, forms of corrosion including uniform, galvanic, crevice, pitting and stress corrosion cracking. It explains the mechanisms and prevention methods for different forms of corrosion. The document is intended to provide an overview of corrosion and cathodic protection for pipelines.
This document discusses the use of vanadium microalloying in steels produced through thin-slab casting and direct charging processes. It notes that these processes differ from conventional steelmaking in ways like using electric arc furnaces, continuous casting into thin slabs, and directly charging slabs without reheating. These differences impact how elements like nitrogen behave and must be considered. The document focuses on how vanadium and nitrogen interact as alloying elements to strengthen steels for this production method.
A Comparative Study on Direct and Pulsed Current Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of ...IDES Editor
the aim of this article is to evaluate the mechanical
and microstructure properties of Inconel 617 weldments
produced by direct current electrode negative (DCEN) gas
tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and pulse current GTAW. In
this regard, the micro structural examinations, impact test
and hardness test were performed. The results indicated that
the joints produced by direct mode GTAW exhibit poor
mechanical properties due to presence of coarse grains and
dendrites. Grain refining in pulse current GTAW is reason of
higher toughness and impact energy than DCEN GTAW.
Further investigations showed that the epitaxial growth is
existed in both modes that can strongly affect the mechanical
behavior of the joints in heat affected zone (HAZ).
This document provides a list of welding consumables for various welding processes and materials. It includes 108 products grouped by:
- Mild steel and 490MPa high tensile steel (22 products)
- Flux-cored arc welding (3 products for mild steel)
Each product listing includes the trade designation, ASME/AWS classification, JIS standard, filler metal number, and applicable page number for more details. A clickable index is provided for navigating to product pages.
Abstract: The AFNOR 15CDV6 steel is high strength steel with relatively low level alloy content. By processing the steel through ESR with inoculation a marginal increase in strength and further increase in ductility and notch toughness can be obtained. The strength of the steel is inadequate for its use in fabrication of rocket motor casing in the Indian Space Programme. By increasing both carbon and chromium content of the AFNOR 15CDV6 steel strength can be increased, primarily as a cost effective for space launch vehicle applications. Welding is a major step in the fabrication of most of the pressure vessels, structures and equipments. Steels with carbon equivalent in excess of 0.40wt% shows a tendency to form martensite on welding, and therefore are considered difficult to weld. This ESR modified 15CDV6 material has a carbon equivalent value of nearly 1.0 that classified it as a very difficult to weld steel. In the present work, ESR modified 15CDV6 material welding was carried out successfully by Auto GTAW as well as Manual GTAW, without preheating. This was carried out by modification of welding parameters, cleaning process, tacking sequence etc. Mechanical Properties of the Weld are meeting requirements.
Aryeh L. Gottesman is a motivated software developer seeking a position to make a meaningful contribution to a business. He has experience in front-end development using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and frameworks like Angular 2 and Ionic 2. He also has back-end experience using PHP, SQL, and Java. His work includes personal projects, freelancing, and developing applications for inventory management and reservations.
Los videojuegos tienen numerosos beneficios para la salud y el desarrollo cognitivo. Mejoran la destreza, la educación a través de simulaciones, la fisioterapia, y alivian el estrés y el dolor. También mejoran las habilidades multitarea, la visión, las relaciones sociales, el coeficiente intelectual, y las respuestas rápidas. Los videojuegos también ayudan a mejorar las habilidades básicas de inglés.
The document compares seamless and seam welded tubes of Alloy 825 and super-duplex stainless steel for use in sub-surface safety valve control lines. Microscopy analysis revealed welding defects like undercuts and microcracks along the fusion line of the welded tubes that were not present in the seamless tubes. Surface roughness was higher on the inner surface of welded tubes near the weld line. Chromium nitride precipitates were observed on the outer surface of welded Alloy 825 tubes that could impact corrosion resistance. The study concludes seamless tubes are preferable to welded tubes for safety valve control lines due to the risks posed by welding defects.
Field welding and cutting ductile iron pipeLudi Lunar
This document provides guidance on field welding and cutting of ductile iron pipes. It discusses that ductile iron pipe manufacturers should be consulted for their recommendations on field welding. While field welding of ductile iron is not generally supported, circumstances may require it for items like retainer rings. The procedures are only intended for qualified welders experienced in welding cast ferrous materials. Shielded metal arc welding using 44% or 55% nickel-iron electrodes is recommended for ductile iron, without need for preheating. Proper preparation of the welding area is important for success.
This document summarizes experience with different materials used for boiler tubes in waste-to-energy plants. Alloy 625 weld overlay has been widely used for waterwall tubes with good success. A new alloy, Alloy 50, shows potential to outperform Alloy 625 as a weld overlay based on laboratory and field testing, as it exhibits lower corrosion rates and is less prone to cracking during welding. For superheaters, Alloy 825 solid tubing and Alloy 625 weld overlay are commonly used, but Alloy 45 shows potential to significantly increase tube life based on field testing in Europe. The optimal material depends on the specific plant conditions and economics.
This document discusses material selection for sour gas service, specifically for environments containing hydrogen sulfide gas. It covers factors to consider in material selection like corrosion resistance, design life, failure modes, and inspection/maintenance requirements. It defines sour service according to industry standards as environments containing over 0.35 kPa of H2S partial pressure. Materials used in sour gas service are susceptible to sulfide stress cracking and hydrogen embrittlement. The document discusses how to qualify materials for sour service through field experience or laboratory testing according to industry standards.
experimental investigation of gas metal arc welding (gmaw) on 2.25NEERAJKUMAR1898
This document summarizes an experimental investigation of gas metal arc welding (GMAW) on 2.25 CR-1MO steel. It describes the GMAW process and equipment used, including a 400-amp ESAB welding machine. The document discusses the properties of 2.25 CR-1MO steel, including its tensile strength, hardness, and strength. It also details the experimental procedure, which involves butt welding steel plates with 1.6mm electrode wire at high heat input settings to study weld properties like microstructure and hardness.
This document discusses high temperature hydrogen attack (HTHA), a phenomenon where exposure to hydrogen at elevated temperatures can degrade carbon steel and low-alloy steels over time. HTHA can lead to cracking and embrittlement of metals. The document recommends following industry standards and guidelines to select appropriate materials, monitor actual operating conditions, inspect equipment regularly using specialized techniques, and take safety precautions to reduce the risk of failures from HTHA.
DOT International 2010, Titanium Shrink-FitPaul Brett
This document discusses using shrink-fitting to connect steel flanges to titanium pipes for use in offshore oil and gas riser systems. Shrink-fitting involves inserting a pre-heated steel flange into a titanium pipe, which is then cooled to create an interference fit. This allows the use of lower-cost steel for the flanges while still using titanium for its flexibility where needed. Testing was conducted to understand the structural integrity of a shrink-fit connection between steel and titanium under high loads. The document describes the design of the shrink-fit connection and considerations for material selection and corrosion protection of the titanium.
A study on the application of modern corrosion resistant alloys in the upstre...Kukuh Wanengkirtyo
This document summarizes a study on applying corrosion-resistant alloys in the upstream oil and gas industry to optimize costs. It discusses how selecting alloys with higher strength allows for thinner walls, less material usage, and potentially lower costs. A case study evaluates alternatives to austenitic UNS S31603 for drilling riser lines, considering corrosion resistance, mechanical properties, and alloying element prices. It determines that duplex and super duplex grades can meet pressure requirements while saving weight and costs compared to S31603. The study emphasizes a full life cycle analysis is needed to properly justify material selection based on both acquisition and operational costs.
Welds can fail due to several causes: overload, poor joint design, or bad welding methods. Proper joint design is important to ensure good fusion and avoid defects from rapid heat dissipation. Welding procedures must be qualified to produce acceptable quality welds, and welders must pass approval tests to demonstrate their skills match the approved procedures. Supervision by qualified personnel is also important when carrying out welding operations.
Erosion and Cavitation Tests Applied to Coating Welded with Blends of Stainle...CSCJournals
The process GMAW with its your applications using two wires pointing in the market as an alternative to coating when high productivity is desired. Potential variants emerge from this process as GMAW cold wire and GMAW double wire. One of the biggest difficulty is the setting of its parameters, which in addition to duplicate compared to conventional GMAW, act in a dependent manner. A greater understanding of this technology applied to coatings on turbines in various positions is critical so that you can master the process and its variables, aiming to enhance the application in industry. It was proposed in this study an experimental evaluation to verify the influence of some variables on the profile of cord and wear resistance. For this it is proposed in this paper to make deposits with weld metal AWS 308LSi stainless steel and alloys of cobalt (Stellites 6 and 21) plates in carbon steel SAE 1020 in flat positions. In the characterization of wear in the lining was used the determination of the hardness and surface topography. It is concluded that cobalt alloys have superior resistance to erosive damage with emphasis on the Stellite 21 alloy in erosion and cavitation in Stellite 6. In an intermediate position with respect to wear are mixtures of austenitic stainless steel and cobalt alloys. Therefore, it is essential to study welding processes with multiple wires as proposed in this paper aiming the best combination of alloys for resistance to cavitation-erosion phenomena.
This document discusses methods for estimating welding preheat requirements when the grade or composition of carbon or low-alloy steel is unknown. Key points:
- Oxygen cutting a sample of the unknown steel and measuring the maximum hardness of the heat-affected zone (HAZ) can help estimate preheat needs. Higher HAZ hardness indicates a higher preheat.
- Alloy content, including carbon percentage, affects weldability - higher carbon and alloy steels are more difficult to weld and require higher preheats to reduce HAZ cooling rates.
- Data from Jominy end-quenched hardness tests on known steel grades was used to correlate maximum HAZ hardness with the estimated temperature for
This document outlines requirements for cathodic protection design and sacrificial anode manufacturing. It provides standards for cathodic protection of submerged installations, design parameters like current densities and electrolyte resistivities, and anode inspection/testing tolerances. The document establishes guidelines for electrical continuity, protection of concrete/mud zone structures, and current drain considerations for wells, anchors, and pipelines. Manufacturing requirements are defined for pre-production testing and insert materials for aluminum and zinc anodes.
Evaluation of the hydrogen assisted cracking (HAC) susceptibility of modified...RAMASUBBU VELAYUTHAM
This document summarizes an evaluation of the susceptibility of modified 9Cr-1Mo steel to hydrogen assisted cracking (HAC) using implant testing. Key findings include:
1. The lower critical stress (LCS), or stress level below which no cracking occurred, was found to be around 185 MPa without preheat, compared to the yield strength of 1039 MPa for the simulated heat affected zone (HAZ) microstructure.
2. LCS increased with increasing preheat temperature, reaching 265 MPa at a preheat of 250°C which is typically used for welding this steel.
3. Cracking initiated from the implanted notch in the coarse grained HAZ but propagated into either the
This document summarizes research investigating the effects of cryogenic treatment, hardening, and multiple tempering on the wear behavior of D6 tool steel. The study subjected D6 tool steel samples to various heat treatment combinations, including hardening at 1020°C, tempering at 210°C, and cryogenic treatment at -185°C. Pin-on-disk testing was used to evaluate the wear resistance and hardness of the treated samples. The results showed that cryogenic treatment improved wear resistance and hardness by reducing retained austenite and producing a more homogeneous carbide distribution. Additional tempering, whether before or after cryogenic treatment, further increased wear resistance and hardness by transforming more retained austenite to mart
This document is a chapter-by-chapter summary of a document on cathodic protection of pipelines. It discusses the principles of corrosion, forms of corrosion including uniform, galvanic, crevice, pitting and stress corrosion cracking. It explains the mechanisms and prevention methods for different forms of corrosion. The document is intended to provide an overview of corrosion and cathodic protection for pipelines.
This document discusses the use of vanadium microalloying in steels produced through thin-slab casting and direct charging processes. It notes that these processes differ from conventional steelmaking in ways like using electric arc furnaces, continuous casting into thin slabs, and directly charging slabs without reheating. These differences impact how elements like nitrogen behave and must be considered. The document focuses on how vanadium and nitrogen interact as alloying elements to strengthen steels for this production method.
A Comparative Study on Direct and Pulsed Current Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of ...IDES Editor
the aim of this article is to evaluate the mechanical
and microstructure properties of Inconel 617 weldments
produced by direct current electrode negative (DCEN) gas
tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and pulse current GTAW. In
this regard, the micro structural examinations, impact test
and hardness test were performed. The results indicated that
the joints produced by direct mode GTAW exhibit poor
mechanical properties due to presence of coarse grains and
dendrites. Grain refining in pulse current GTAW is reason of
higher toughness and impact energy than DCEN GTAW.
Further investigations showed that the epitaxial growth is
existed in both modes that can strongly affect the mechanical
behavior of the joints in heat affected zone (HAZ).
This document provides a list of welding consumables for various welding processes and materials. It includes 108 products grouped by:
- Mild steel and 490MPa high tensile steel (22 products)
- Flux-cored arc welding (3 products for mild steel)
Each product listing includes the trade designation, ASME/AWS classification, JIS standard, filler metal number, and applicable page number for more details. A clickable index is provided for navigating to product pages.
Abstract: The AFNOR 15CDV6 steel is high strength steel with relatively low level alloy content. By processing the steel through ESR with inoculation a marginal increase in strength and further increase in ductility and notch toughness can be obtained. The strength of the steel is inadequate for its use in fabrication of rocket motor casing in the Indian Space Programme. By increasing both carbon and chromium content of the AFNOR 15CDV6 steel strength can be increased, primarily as a cost effective for space launch vehicle applications. Welding is a major step in the fabrication of most of the pressure vessels, structures and equipments. Steels with carbon equivalent in excess of 0.40wt% shows a tendency to form martensite on welding, and therefore are considered difficult to weld. This ESR modified 15CDV6 material has a carbon equivalent value of nearly 1.0 that classified it as a very difficult to weld steel. In the present work, ESR modified 15CDV6 material welding was carried out successfully by Auto GTAW as well as Manual GTAW, without preheating. This was carried out by modification of welding parameters, cleaning process, tacking sequence etc. Mechanical Properties of the Weld are meeting requirements.
Aryeh L. Gottesman is a motivated software developer seeking a position to make a meaningful contribution to a business. He has experience in front-end development using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and frameworks like Angular 2 and Ionic 2. He also has back-end experience using PHP, SQL, and Java. His work includes personal projects, freelancing, and developing applications for inventory management and reservations.
Los videojuegos tienen numerosos beneficios para la salud y el desarrollo cognitivo. Mejoran la destreza, la educación a través de simulaciones, la fisioterapia, y alivian el estrés y el dolor. También mejoran las habilidades multitarea, la visión, las relaciones sociales, el coeficiente intelectual, y las respuestas rápidas. Los videojuegos también ayudan a mejorar las habilidades básicas de inglés.
Los elementos principales de un aerogenerador son el sistema hidráulico, que se encarga de rotar las paletas a la velocidad del viento, y el generador eólico convierte la energía cinética del viento en energía eléctrica. La energía eólica es importante porque transforma la energía del viento en formas útiles para los seres humanos y reconoce el daño ambiental causado por el exceso de uso de recursos.
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14169
1. Paper No. 14169
Prevention of Stress Corrosion Cracking in High
Strength Low Alloy Steel Welds in Boiler Feed Water
Applications
Jacek Kajda
ERA Technology Ltd.
Cleeve Road, Leatherhead,
Surrey KT22 7SA
Tel: +44 (0) 1372 367313
Corresponding Contacts duncan.humphrey@era.co.uk
& leigh.polding@era.co.uk
ABSTRACT
To cope with the demand for increased product capacity in the petrochemical industry traditional carbon
steel (CS) is being replaced with high strength low alloy (HSLA) steel as material for plant construction.
The enhanced material properties come at a price in that some quenched and tempered (Q&T) variations
of HSLA steel cannot be readily subjected to post weld heat treatment (PWHT). While PWHT is not
mandatory, under the ASME Sec. VIII Div. I, for some of the HSLA steel grades in Q&T condition,
these grades could potentially suffer significant loss of strength and toughness should the PWHT be
carried out incorrectly. Examples are presented of severe stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in the heat
affected zone (HAZ) of welds in Q&T HSLA steel which had not had PWHT and were exposed in
service to boiler feed water (BFW) in temperature regime of 250ºC. These examples show that the high
residual stresses in thick section welds and the presence of susceptible material of high hardness in the
HAZ provide a key contributing factor for SCC exposed to hot BFW of high purity. It is demonstrated
that reliance on procedures such as “temper-bead welding” is no guarantee of trouble free welds as they
are prone to human error and should be avoided in large structures. Proper PWHT must be carried out in
the same way as it is done in Carbon Steel thick section welds to reduce the residual stresses and temper
the susceptible material in the HAZ to successfully minimise the potential for SCC. The choice of
appropriate HSLA steel grade for the application without significant concentration of strong carbide
formers and/or furnished in unhardened condition is demonstrated for thick wall vessels exposed to high
temperature BFW.
Abbreviations:
all volatile treatment (AVT); boiler feed water (BFW); carbon equivalent (CE), Carbon Steel (CS); coarse grained
zone (CGZ); ductile to brittle transition temperature (DBTT); Energy dispersive X-Ray analysis (EDX); heat
affected zone (HAZ); high strength low alloy (HSLA); internal diameter (ID); parent metal (PM); post weld heat
treatment (PWHT); pressure vessel reactor (PVR); quenched and tempered (Q&T); root cause assessment (RCA);
scanning electron microscope (SEM); stress corrosion cracking (SCC) ; ultimate tensile strength (UTS); Vickers
hardness (HV); welding electrode (WE); weld metal (WM); yield strength (YS)
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1. INTRODUCTION
Stress corrosion cracking, (SCC), of metal alloys accounts for approximately 25% of all failures of
petrochemical equipment, Ref. 1
. The occurrence of SCC depends on the simultaneous achievement of
three requirements; a susceptible material, sufficient tensile stress to induce SCC and an environment
that causes SCC for that material. SCC is not an inevitable process, and for most alloys in most
environments, it will not occur. SCC is relatively rare, since all the above three conditions have to be
met simultaneously. Careful control to lessen the effect of one or more of the three conditions will tend
to minimise the potential for SCC of metal alloys.
Welds in ferritic/bainitic steels are particularly prone to SCC in some environments due to the
possibility of enhanced material susceptibility in the heat affected zone (HAZ) due to the formation of
hard phases of martensite and/or bainite and, the presence of high residual stress, as residual stresses as
high as the yield strength (YS) of the parent metal (PM) are well documented in thick section welds, Ref.
2
. Acceptable hardness in the HAZ and low residual stresses in ferritic/bainitic steels welds may be
achieved through: a) careful control of PM composition and use of proper welding procedures
(adherence to proper preheat, inter-pass temperatures, and reliance on techniques such as temper bead
welding); and/or b) use of a suitable PWHT.
Carbon manganese steels with relatively low carbon equivalent (CE), normally, show good weldability
with acceptable HAZ hardness. However, to alleviate the effect of the residual stress in thick section
welds in CS, a PWHT at 6000
C to 6500
C is recommended. For some applications, like caustic service,
all CS welds must be PWHT, Ref.3
. Likewise, for pressure vessel applications all thick section welds in
CS must be PWHT in accordance with ASME (BPVC) Section VIII Divs. I and II, Ref. 4
. The PWHT can
be carried out safely without undue detrimental effect on the mechanical and impact properties of CS,
since the temperature range of the PWHT is considerably below the lower critical transition temperature
of CS, which is the end point transformation of austenite to pro-eutectoid ferrite and the decomposition
product in the microstructure. Weldments in CS pressure vessels designed for boiler feed water (BFW)
applications are mandatorily subjected to routine PWHT.
The development and use of high strength low alloy (HSLA) over conventional carbon steels (CS) has
been driven by the need to reduce costs with the higher strength enabling thinner and lighter structures
to be erected. Whilst, unhardened low alloy steels (micro-alloyed HSLA) are preferred for structural
applications, quenched and tempered (Q&T) HSLA steels are finding increasing use for large capacity
pressure vessel erection in the petrochemical industry. The latter Q&T type HSLA steels are quenched
and subsequently tempered at temperatures of approximately 6000
C to attain the optimum mechanical
and impact strength properties. The obvious drawback of alloying a steel is the reduction of weldability,
which calls for stringent welding control during fabrication. However, from an SCC viewpoint the major
disadvantage of steels which have been Q&T is that the PWHT necessary to relieve the high residual
stresses imparted during welding, cannot be routinely carried out as in the case of CS, as it may
significantly reduce the mechanical and impact properties of the parent metal if carried out incorrectly,
Ref. 5
. The detrimental effect of PWHT on mechanical and impact properties of some HSLA steel grades
is presented in Figure 1, Ref. 5
. To preserve the strength and impact property requirements of Q&T steels,
the PWHT temperature must be kept safely below the tempering temperature specified for the grade of
HSLA steel.
From the time-temperature property relationship Larson-Miller parameter, which is equally applicable to
both the tempering process and the relief of residual stress, the PWHT parameter should be chosen to
not to alter the previous tempering effect. The risk of extending the heat treatment time or raising the
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temperature too close to the tempering conditions or exceeding them exists. Because of these concerns,
ASTM Section VIII code does not specify PWHT as mandatory for the Q&T HSLA steel grades to
prevent the possibility of irreversible material damage in case the PWHT is carried out incorrectly.
Since PWHT cannot be routinely applied, the fabricator of pressure vessels from Q&T HSLA steels is
left with the option of applying specialist welding techniques. Temper bead welding with adequate
preheat and inter-pass procedures may be used to counteract the effect of formation of susceptible
material in the HAZ and the high residual stress required for the occurrence of SCC. Further remedial
measures to minimise the potential for SCC in BFW applications would be to limit the impact of the
environment, through use of all volatile-treated BFW (BFW of high purity). However, there is evidence
that even very pure BFW may not be enough to arrest the SCC process if very high residual stresses are
present in the weldments, Ref. 6
. Figure 2, illustrates, that SCC can occur even in high purity steam when
the residual stresses approach the yield strength of the material, Ref. 6
.
2. INVESTIGATION
2.1. Background
ERA Technology Ltd was invited to investigate apparent cracking in welds of pressure vessel reactors
(PVR) in BFW applications. The PVR normally operate in the temperature range of 2000
C to 2500
C and
pressures of between 3 to 6 MPaG. The BFW was of high purity all volatile treatment.
Widespread cracking in the circumferential tubesheet to shell welds have been reported in 12 PVR units
over a period from 2004 to 2012. The oldest units were installed in 2004 and the most recent in 2010.
Time of initiation of cracks ranged from 1–3 years. Two types of cracks were discovered, namely
transverse cracks and circumferential (longitudinal) cracks.
The transverse cracks, though undesirable, did not pose an imminent integrity concern as they arrested at
the parent metal interface. However, the integrity of the PVR was considered to be seriously
compromised with subsequent discovery of the longitudinal cracks. If allowed to grow to a critical size
in the wall of the PVR, the longitudinal cracks could potentially cause a sudden failure in service with
all its dire consequences.
ERA conducted a root cause assessment (RCA) of the cracking of the PVR.
2.2. Materials of Construction
The PVR were constructed from SA543B Cl.1 Q&T HSLA steel as presented in Table 1. The welds in
the PVR were not subjected to PWHT. The chemical composition of the materials of construction is
presented in Table 2, Ref. 7
.
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Table 1: Material Specifications
Material Specification
Shell Side
Cylinder
SA543 B CL.1 (*
1)
*
1 – Quenched and Tempered Steel
Nozzle Flanges SA508 Gr.4N CL.1
Tube Side
Cylinder SA543 B CL.1 (*
1) + SA240 T.304L CLAD
Nozzle Flanges SA543 B CL.1 + 308L WELD OVERLAY
Tubes DUPLEX 2205 (SA789, S31803) SEAMLESS
Tube Sheet
SA508 Gr.4n CL.1 (*
1) CLADDED with 309L + 308L
OVERLAY
WE Shell Side (120 mm) E11016-G (LB-88LT Kobe Steel ltd.)
Table 2: Chemical composition of specified materials
Type C% Mn% S% P% Si% Ni% Cr% Mo% V%
SA543 B CL.1
0.20
max.
0.40
0.020
max.
0.020
max.
0.15-
0.40
2.25-
4.00
1.00-
1.90
0.2-
0.65
0.03
max.
SA508 Gr.4N CL.1
0.23
max.
0.20-
0.40
0.020
max.
0.020
max.
0.15-
0.40
2.8-
3.9
1.5-
2.00
0.40-
0.60
0.03
max.
E11016-G WE 0.09 1.7
0.03
max.
0.03
max.
0.40 2.2 3.0 1.5 0.2
Duplex 2205
SA789
0.03
max.
2.00
max.
0.020
max.
0.023
max.
1.00
max.
4.50-
6.50
22-23
3.00-
3.50
-
The SA543B Cl.1 is a type 1¼Cr-½Mo alloy steel with significant additions of nickel of between 2% -
4% by weight, Ref. 7
. Addition of nickel is apparently beneficial in reducing proneness to SCC attack. A
YP of minimum 585 MPa and a UTS in the range of 725MPa to 860MPa is specified for SA543B Cl.1
as per ASTM SA543 material specification, Ref. 7
.
3. RESULTS
3.1. Macro Examination
Figures 3 and 4 present macros of the material recovered from the cracked weld, which contains the
longitudinal cracks. The cracks initiate on the ID surface in contact with BFW and propagate along the
grain boundaries of the coarse-grained zone (CGH) in the HAZ. The intergranular path in the CGZ is
clearly shown in Figure 5.
3.2. Microstructural Evaluation
Typical microstructures of the HAZ and the PM are presented in Figure 5. The microstructure in the
HAZ appears to be that of untempered martensitic and/or bainitic phases. In contrast, the microstructure
of the PM is that of tempered martensite.
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3.3. Scanning Electron Microscopy – SEM
Figure 6 shows the SEM image of the tip of the crack that propagated in the grain boundaries in the
HAZ. The crack appears to be filled with a scale deposit. EDX chemical analysis of the scale confirmed
presence of iron oxide free from any contamination. The PM was found to be in conformance with
ASTM SA543B Cl1. material specification.
Table: 3 Chemical analysis of the scale deposit inside the crack and the PM
Spectrum O Si Cr Mn Fe Ni Mo
Scale Deposit 27.4 0.0 0.0 0.2 71.5 0.7 0.0
Scale Deposit 27.0 0.2 0.1 0.7 69.2 2.1 0.7
PM 0.4 0.3 1.2 0.7 94.5 2.6 0.4
3.4. Vickers Hardness testing – HV10
Figure 7 shows the relative size of hardness indentations in the HAZ and the WM. The relatively higher
hardness due to smaller indentations in the HAZ is evident.
The laboratory Vickers micro-hardness and the Vickers field hardness HV10 are presented in Tables 4
and 5, respectively. Abnormally high hardness especially in the HAZ was measured in the laboratory
and in the field.
Table 4: Vickers Hardness Measurements – Laboratory micro-hardness
Position
Laboratory
(Micro HV) UTS (MPa) *1
HAZ next to crack 479 1550
HAZ opposite side 457 1480
Weld Metal 335 1079
Base Metal 258 831
Note: SA543B – (UTS – 725 to 860 MPa); E11016-G (UTS – 960 MPa). (*1) – UTS estimated from HV using ASTM E140,
Ref.8
Table 5: Vickers Hardness Measurements – Field hardness testing HV10
Position
Field hardness
HV10 UTS (MPa) *1
HAZ next to crack 391 1259
Weld Metal 315 1015
Base Metal 243 821
Note: SA543B – (UTS – 725 to 860 MPa); E11016-G (UTS – 960 MPa). (*1) – UTS estimated from HV using ASTM E140,
Ref.8
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3.5. PWHT Simulation Tests
Heat treatments to simulate the effect of a PWHT were carried out on sections of material affected by
cracking. The heat treatments were carried out at 6000
C, 6500
C and 7000
C with a soak time of 30
minutes. Normal heating and cooling ramp rates were used during the simulated PWHT. The heat-
treated samples were subjected to a Vickers hardness testing and mechanical testing.
The results of the simulated PWHT on Vickers hardness HV10 and UTS of the SA543B material are
presented in Tables 9 & 10 and Figures 9 & 10, respectively.
Table 9: Effect of PWHT and Vickers hardness HV10
PWHT (0
C) Parent metal - PM Heat Affected Zone-HAZ Weld Metal - WM
HV UTS (MPa) HV UTS (MPa) HV UTS (MPa)
As Received 253 815 420 1350 292 940
600 250 800 322 1036 272 873
650 231 744 311 999 253 815
700 223 714 281 903 267 856
Table 10: Effect of PWHT on the UTS
Base Metal – SA543B Cl.1
Temp. (0
C) Y.S. (MPa) UTS (MPa) HV YS/UTS % Elongation
Ambient 675.5 784 245 0.86 21
600 641 785 245 0.82 24.5
650 617.5 761.5 236 0.81 23.2
Weld Metal
Temp. (0
C) Y.S. (MPa) UTS (MPa) HV YS/UTS % Elongation
Ambient 835 880 274 0.95 13.9
600 786.5 859 268 0.92 15.75
650 722.5 801.5 250 0.90 24.75
Note: SA543B – (UTS – 725 to 860 MPa); E11016-G (UTS – 960 MPa). Minimum elongation 14-16%
The beneficial effect of reducing the hardness and the UTS to acceptable levels is evident at tempering
temperatures of 6000
C to 6500
C.
4. DISCUSSION
All the experimental evidence gathered in this investigation favours SCC as the mechanism responsible
for the cracking in the SA543B circumferential welds. The high level of hardness measured in the HAZ
of the order of 400HV to 470HV supported by the microstructure of untempered martensite, suggest
presence of “susceptible” material in the HAZ. Existence of the hard zones in the HAZ and the fact that
no PWHT was carried out during fabrication confirms that high residual stress approaching the YP of
the PM of the order of 600 MPa would be present, further favouring the SCC mechanism. The actual
service stress of the order of 800 MPa (200MPa operating stress and 600MPa residual stress) is not an
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overestimate. The combination of the “susceptible” material and the high service stress could lead to
SCC in BFW or high purity as presented in Figure 2, Ref. 6
. Furthermore, the intergranular appearance of
the crack in the CGZ of the HAZ is direct advocate of the SCC mechanism at work.
Presence of “susceptible” material in the HAZ in the absence of PWHT stage confirms that improper
welding procedures were employed during fabrication. Certainly, trouble free weld with acceptable level
of hardness in the HAZ and acceptable level of residual stress were not achieved during fabrication. It is
unlikely that temper bead welding was used during construction of the PVR. The fabricators also did not
follow proper quality control procedures of in situ hardness testing which would have picked up the
excessive hardness in the HAZ.
Chemical analysis of the corrosion product in the base of the intergranular cracks revealed no presence
of contaminants confirming good BFW quality free of contamination.
Examples of SCC in BFW of Q&T HSLA steels that did not receive a PWHT are available in the
literature, Ref. 9, Ref. 10
. Reference 10 discusses cracking of weldments in BFW in PVR made of the same
SA543B material. Similar levels of Vickers hardness in the HAZ of the order of 460HV was measured
in this PVR.
5. CONCLUSIONS
1. The root cause of longitudinal cracking in the circumferential welds was confirmed to be due to
SCC.
2. Evidence suggests that weldments were not temper bead welded. In the absence of a proper
PWHT procedure, the “susceptible” material in the HAZ and the presence of high residual stress
allowed SCC to occur even in high purity BFW. The actual service stress exceeded the yield stress
of the PM and allowed SCC to take place.
3. The BFW was found to be of high purity free of contamination eliminating possibility of
contribution from environmentally assisted cracking.
4. This is a case of improper material selection for the application. A material that could be routinely
PWHT i.e. not in Q&T but normalised condition should have been considered to allow a PWHT
procedure whilst avoiding harmful effects to the material properties.
5. Sole reliance on high purity BFW (high purity environment) cannot be depended upon to suppress
the process of SCC if the material is in “susceptible” condition with high residual stresses.
6. RECOMMENDATIONS
1. The most dependable way of reducing the potential of SCC in BFW is by performing a PWHT to
temper out any “susceptible” material in the HAZ and thermally stress relief the residual stresses
to acceptable level. This should be particularly done to HSLA steels, as their weldability is
impaired due to addition of alloying elements. Specialist welding techniques cannot be solely
relied on, as they are prone to human error. A proper PWHT is the most dependable way to
provide trouble free welds. In Q&T HSLA steels which contain significant additions of strong
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carbide formers such as SA543B, SA517F, A387-22 materials a PWHT is not recommended
because it may degrade materials properties (mechanical and impact) due to further tempering,
Figure 1, Ref. 5
. However, HSLA steels such as the SA302B and SA533B grades, which do not rely
on addition of strong carbide formers and are supplied in normalised condition can be routinely
subjected to PWHT without significant detrimental effect to mechanical and impact properties,
Figure 1, Ref. 5
. The SA302A or the SA533B steel would be a better choice for the PVR application
in BFW conditions where a PWHT can be carried out safely.
2. The designers and fabricators should consider potential use of stainless steel cladding and/or
overlay to provide direct isolation between HSLA material and the BFW. This design was used on
the tube side of the PVR as shown in Table 1.
3. The weldments in the SA543B material may have been subjected to a PWHT at a safe temperature
of 5500
C. This would have tempered the “susceptible” zones and reduced the residual peak
stresses to much lower level. The effect would not be as marked as a PWHT at 6000
C but
nonetheless the potential for SCC in BFW of the weldments would have been reduced
significantly.
7. REFERENCES
1. Graham R. Lobley, “Stress Corrosion Cracking: Case Studies in refinery Equipment”, The 6th
Saudi Engineering Conference, KFUPM, Dhahran, December 2002.
2. R.J Zhou, A.W. Pense, M.L. Basehore and D.H. Lyons, “Study of Residual Stresses in Pressure
Vessel Steels,” Welding Research Council, Bulletin 302, February 1985.
3. NACE SP0403-2008, “Standard Practice – Avoiding Caustic Stress Corrosion Cracking of Carbon
Steel Refinery Equipment and Piping”.
4. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) Section VIII, “Rules for Construction of Pressure
Vessels,” Division I and Division II (Alternative Rules), 2010.
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February 1985.
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Turbine Rotors”, CORROSION–Vol. 54, No. 7, 1997.
7. ASTM SA543-04, “Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Quenched and
Tempered, Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum”.
8. ASTM E140 – 07, “Standard Hardness Conversion Tables for Metals Relationship Among Brinell
Hardness, Vickers Hardness, Rockwell Hardness, Superficial Hardness, Knoop Hardness, and
Scleroscope Hardness.”
9. WU Yun-Xiang, “Investigation on Stress Corrosion Cracking Behaviour of Weld Joint of Low
Alloy Steel with High Strength in High Temperature Boiler Feed Water”, Pressure Vessel
Technology, 2010-06.
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Feed Water Service”, Jim Moen and Glenn Roemer, IPEIA Conference, February 2006.
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8. FIGURES
Figure 1: Effect of PWHT on UTS and DBTT of Q&T HSLA Steels
Figure 2: Crack initiation under operating stress (including the residual stress) vs. BFW purity.
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Figure 3: Longitudinal crack initiated on the ID & propagated along the HAZ
Figure 4: Longitudinal crack initiated on the ID and propagated along the CGZ of the HAZ
WM
PM
HAZ
crack
W
M
WM
WM
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The crack initiated from corrosion pit (arrows) and propagated in the coarse grain
region of the HAZ. Crack propagation is intergranular. (Mag. X50)
Figure 5: Longitudinal crack that initiated on the ID and propagated along the HAZ
A
Untempered bainite/martensite in the
HAZ (more of a needle-like structure).
Mag. X100
B
Tempered bainite/martensite in the base
metal which was Q&T. Mag. X100
Figure 6: Microstructure of the HAZ and the PM, respectively.
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Crack is filled with corrosion product free of any contaminants (longitudinal crack tip).
Figure 7: A crack filled with iron oxide corrosion product free of contaminants
HAZ is a region of relatively high hardness as indicated by smaller indentations.
Figure 8: Hardness comparison between the HAZ and the WM
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Figure 9: Effect of PWHT on Vickers hardness HV10
Figure 10: Effect of PWHT on the UTS