Measuring and modelling residual stresses in a butt-welded P91 steel pipe

A. H. Yaghi, T. H. Hyde, A. A. Becker, W. Sun, G. Hilson, S. Simandjuntak, P. E.J. Flewitt, M. J. Pavier, D. J. Smith

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    Abstract

    Residual stresses in a circumferentially butt-welded steel pipe have been measured and numerically predicted. The pipe, containing the circumferential weld, has an outer diameter of 290mm and a wall thickness of 55mm, typical of components in power generation plants. Residual stresses have been measured using the X-ray diffraction and deep-hole drilling techniques. Good correlation has been demonstrated with the predictions of an axisymmetric thermo-mechanical finite element model. The paper demonstrates that a mixed experimental and numerical approach is useful for determining the residual stress distribution in welded joints.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2009 International Conference on Sustainable Power Generation and Supply
    PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
    ISBN (Print)9781424449347
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 4 Dec 2009
    Event1st International Conference on Sustainable Power Generation and Supply - Nanjing, China
    Duration: 6 Apr 20097 Apr 2009

    Conference

    Conference1st International Conference on Sustainable Power Generation and Supply
    Abbreviated titleSUPERGEN '09
    Country/TerritoryChina
    CityNanjing
    Period6/04/097/04/09

    Keywords

    • Deep-hole drilling
    • Finite element simulation
    • Martensite transformation
    • P91 steel pipe
    • Residual stress
    • Welding
    • X-ray diffraction

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