Failure analysis of cracked steam drum of boiler of captive power plant

Madan, M and Sujata, M and Venkataswamy, MA and Raghavendra, K and Gore, P and Bhaumik, SK (2011) Failure analysis of cracked steam drum of boiler of captive power plant. Project Report. National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore, India.

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Abstract

A sample containing a crack which was excavated from the steam drum of boiler of captive power plant was sent to this laboratory for investigation. Examination revealed that in the vicinity of the crack, there was wide variation in the microstructure of the material. Study confirmed that the variation in microstructure resulted due to either presence of hot spot or repair welding on the internal surface of the steam drum. Analysis indicates that the crack observed was a cold crack and it was associated with the hot spot/repair welding. A detailed analysis of the failure is presented in this report and a few recommendations suggested.

Item Type: Monograph (Project Report)
Uncontrolled Keywords: Boiler;Steam drum;Hot spot;Repair weld;Cold cracking
Subjects: AERONAUTICS > Aeronautics (General)
CHEMISTRY AND MATERIALS > Chemistry and Materials (General)
Depositing User: Ms. Alphones Mary
Date Deposited: 14 Jul 2011 11:07
Last Modified: 14 Jul 2011 11:07
URI: http://nal-ir.nal.res.in/id/eprint/9369

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