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Title: Monitoring the service-induced damage in utility boiler pressure vessels and piping systems

Journal Article · · J. Pressure Vessel Technol.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3264440· OSTI ID:5987561

Electric utilities are becoming more concerned about extending the life of older fossil-fueled power plants. Of particular interest are methods for estimating the remaining useful life of steam headers and main steam piping. This paper discusses different methodologies for determining exhausted and remaining life of these components. An example of a header which was found to have exhausted its useful life is also presented.

Research Organization:
Babcock and Wilcox, Fossil Power Division, Barberton, OH
OSTI ID:
5987561
Journal Information:
J. Pressure Vessel Technol.; (United States), Vol. 107:3
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English