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Residual Strain Distribution in Bent Composite Boiler Tubes

Journal Article · · Materials Science and Engineering A
OSTI ID:948067

Kraft recovery boilers are typically constructed of carbon steel boiler tubes clad with a corrosion resistant layer, and these composite tubes are bent and welded together to form air port panels which enable the combustion air to enter the boiler. In this paper, the through-thickness residual strain in the carbon steel layer of non-heat-treated and heat-treated composite bent tubes were measured by neutron diffraction techniques and modeled by finite element modeling. The results can be used to optimize material selection and manufacturing processes to prevent stress corrosion and corrosion fatigue cracking in the boiler tubes.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL); High Flux Isotope Reactor; High Temperature Materials Laboratory
Sponsoring Organization:
ORNL work for others
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-00OR22725
OSTI ID:
948067
Journal Information:
Materials Science and Engineering A, Journal Name: Materials Science and Engineering A Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 437; ISSN 0921-5093
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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