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Detection of high-temperature hydrogen attack of steels by ultrasonic testing

Conference · · Proc., Am. Pet. Inst., Refin. Dep.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6208849
Equipment handling high-temperature, high-pressure hydrogen must undergo careful periodic inspection because of its susceptibility to hydrogen attack. This paper investigates the flaw detectability of ultrasonic testing, which is considered the most effective means of detecting hydrogen attack. For a vessel with a wall thickness of 10 millimeters, hydrogen attack can be detected if there are 100 to 150 intercrystalline cracks with lengths of 10 to 20 micrometers per square millimeter. For a vessel with a wall thickness of 140 millimeters, it can be detected if there are 150 to 200 intercrystalline cracks with lengths of 30 to 40 micrometers per square millimeter.
Research Organization:
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Hiroshima
OSTI ID:
6208849
Report Number(s):
CONF-840514-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Proc., Am. Pet. Inst., Refin. Dep.; (United States) Journal Volume: 63
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English