Stress-corrosion cracking in pipelines

Journal Article · Thu Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1996 · Pipeline and Gas Journal

OSTI ID:438954

Leis, B N; Bubenik, T A; Nestleroth, J B ^[1]

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1. Battelle, Columbus, OH (United States)

Stress-corrosion cracking is a complex phenomenon that has caused service and hydrostatic retest failures on gas and liquid pipelines. These external cracks have been found to occur under a limited range of conditions. The exact mechanisms that lead to stress-corrosion cracking and the field and operating conditions that affect cracking are the subjects of ongoing research. Thus, this article is a snapshot of the understanding of stress-corrosion cracking today. Battelle is leading an effort to develop a stronger understanding of cracking mechanisms and methods that can be used to control the cracking.

• OSTI ID: 438954
• Journal Information: Pipeline and Gas Journal, Journal Name: Pipeline and Gas Journal Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 223; ISSN PLGJAT; ISSN 0032-0188
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
03 NATURAL GAS
36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
CARBON STEELS
CRACK PROPAGATION
FRACTURE MECHANICS
IN-SERVICE INSPECTION
LOW ALLOY STEELS
NATURAL GAS
PETROLEUM
PIPELINES
STRESS CORROSION
TRANSPORT