Abstract
Part II of this paper addresses the development of a fracture mechanics based life prediction methodology of steam pipes which operate at elevated temperatures but in the sub-creep temperature range. Elastic-plastic fracture mechanics concepts were employed to establish the remaining life prediction methodology and inspection criteria of steam pipes. Leak-before-break analyses were utilized to determine the flaw inspection criteria. Both tension and bending type loading conditions were considered in the life prediction analysis. The life assessment technology is concerned with the fatigue crack growth life of circumferential cracks in a pipe. The material properties of the A106B steam pipe steel reported in Part I of this paper were used to predict the fatigue life of steam pipes. The effects of operating parameters (e.g. stress and temperature), pipe size, and material properties on the remaining life and inspection intervals of steam pipes can be quantitatively evaluated.
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