Abstract
Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) causes damage to main gas pipelines due to formation and development of cracks on the outer surface of a tube. Prevention of SCC crack development and fracture of a gas pipeline is an important problem of diagnostics that can be solved in various ways. The most effective approach involves systematic use of in-tube nondestructive testing and local testing in shafts, owing to which the position of a flaw and its linear size are determined. The hazard of the flaw (residual life of a tube with cracks) is found and a decision is made about the necessity and methods of flaw repair, such as cutting out the tube, grinding the flaw, and reinsulating the tube surface, and the date of repeated nondestructive testing is set. These measures ensure timely discovery of potentially hazardous flaws and make it possible to take the necessary steps for preventing development of SCC.
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