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Investigation Into Degradation of a Pilot Operated Pressure Relief Valve Main Seat During Development Testing

Martin Kane, Phil Thompson, David Stewart
Proc. ASME. PVP2022, Volume 5: Operations, Applications, and Components; Seismic Engineering; ASME Nondestructive Evaluation, Diagnosis and Prognosis (NDPD) Division, V005T07A017, July 17–22, 2022
Paper No: PVP2022-83156
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2022-83156
View Paper titled, Investigation Into Degradation of a Pilot Operated Pressure Relief Valve Main Seat During Development Testing
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Topics: Corrosion, Damage, Relief valves, Testing, Valves, Cobalt alloys, Erosion, Failure, Flow (Dynamics), Leakage
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A Method for Investigating Multi-Axial Fatigue in a PWR Environment

Peter Gill, Paul Onwuarolu, Russell Smith, Ben Coult, Mark Kirkham, Matt Sutcliffe, Karen Cooper, Tom Schofield, Colin Madew, Alec McLennan, Chris Currie
Proc. ASME. PVP2021, Volume 1: Codes and Standards, V001T01A012, July 13–15, 2021
Paper No: PVP2021-62429
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2021-62429
View Paper titled, A Method for Investigating Multi-Axial Fatigue in a PWR Environment
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Topics: Fatigue, Pressurized water reactors, Stress, Fatigue testing, Cycles, Failure, Finite element analysis, Cracking (Materials), Fracture (Process), Design
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Development of Degradation Management System for Bottom Plate Coating of Oil Storage Tank Using New Parameters

Daisuke Ito, Kouichi Sekino, Shinji Okazaki, Kazuyoshi Sekine, Masaru Ishihara
Proc. ASME. PVP2018, Volume 5: High-Pressure Technology; ASME Nondestructive Evaluation, Diagnosis and Prognosis Division (NDPD); Rudy Scavuzzo Student Paper Symposium and 26th Annual Student Paper Competition, V005T09A003, July 15–20, 2018
Paper No: PVP2018-85000
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-85000
View Paper titled, Development of Degradation Management System for Bottom Plate Coating of Oil Storage Tank Using New Parameters
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Topics: Coating processes, Coatings, Storage tanks, Inspection, Circuits, Corrosion protection, Damage, Defense industry, Fire, Nondestructive evaluation
Proceedings Papers

Investigation of Burst Pressure in T-Joints With Wall-Thinning by Using FEA

Atsushi Yamaguchi
Proc. ASME. PVP2017, Volume 7: Operations, Applications and Components, V007T07A018, July 16–20, 2017
Paper No: PVP2017-66127
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-66127
View Paper titled, Investigation of Burst Pressure in T-Joints With Wall-Thinning by Using FEA
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Topics: Finite element analysis, Pressure, Safety, Load bearing capacity, Boilers, Corrosion, Damage, Pressure vessels, Testing, Carbon steel
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Key Technology and Application of Visual Inspection of Buried Polyethylene Pipeline

Shaojun Wang, Xiaoying Tang, Pan Song, Bin Ren, Yaozhou Qian, Yantian Zuo, Yannan Du
Proc. ASME. PVP2017, Volume 7: Operations, Applications and Components, V007T07A003, July 16–20, 2017
Paper No: PVP2017-65620
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65620
View Paper titled, Key Technology and Application of Visual Inspection of Buried Polyethylene Pipeline
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Topics: Optical quality control, Pipelines, Testing, Ultrasonic testing, Cities, Fracture (Materials), Hazards, Imaging, Inspection, Materials properties
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Alternative Assembly Evaluation for Railcar Pressure Plate Connection

Anita R. Bausman, Daniel Reid, Stephen Benet
Proc. ASME. PVP2016, Volume 2: Computer Technology and Bolted Joints, V002T02A001, July 17–21, 2016
Paper No: PVP2016-63255
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63255
View Paper titled, Alternative Assembly Evaluation for Railcar Pressure Plate Connection
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Topics: Manufacturing, Pressure, Leakage, Gaskets, Safety, Energy industry, Fluids, Glass, Graphite, Hand tools
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Development of Enertech’s Advanced Normally Open NozzleCheck Valves for Generation III+ Nuclear Power Plants

Haykaz Mkrtchyan
Proc. ASME. PVP2014, Volume 7: Operations, Applications and Components, V007T07A015, July 20–24, 2014
Paper No: PVP2014-28082
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2014-28082
View Paper titled, Development of Enertech’s Advanced Normally Open NozzleCheck Valves for Generation III+ Nuclear Power Plants
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Topics: Nuclear power stations, Valves, Flow (Dynamics), Computational fluid dynamics, Design, Bushings, Damage, Engineering prototypes, Gates (Closures), Hinges
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Advanced INLAY System for Inlet/Outlet Nozzles of RV for Preventive Maintenance Against Alloy 600 PWSCC in Japanese PWR Plants

Kazuhide Yamamoto, Masahiko Kizawa, Hiroki Kawazoe, Yuki Kobayashi, Yoshiyuki Miyoshi
Proc. ASME. PVP2014, Volume 1: Codes and Standards, V001T01A101, July 20–24, 2014
Paper No: PVP2014-28470
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2014-28470
View Paper titled, Advanced INLAY System for Inlet/Outlet Nozzles of RV for Preventive Maintenance Against Alloy 600 PWSCC in Japanese PWR Plants
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Topics: Alloys, Maintenance, Nozzles, Pressurized water reactors, Containers, Welding, Manipulators, Pipes, Water, Cavities
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Fitness for Service Assessment of a Packed Column Subjected to Fire Damage

Shanshan Shao, Luowei Cao, Zhifeng Li, Jianjun Liu
Proc. ASME. PVP2014, Volume 1: Codes and Standards, V001T01A079, July 20–24, 2014
Paper No: PVP2014-28521
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2014-28521
View Paper titled, Fitness for Service Assessment of a Packed Column Subjected to Fire Damage
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Topics: Damage, Fire, Fitness-for-service, Accidents, American Petroleum Institute, Combustion, Engineering standards, Finite element methods, Heat, Inspection
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Advancement of Lining Inspection Technology Inside Seawater Piping

Yusuke Kono, Koji Okimura, Akio Minamiyama, Masaki Noda
Proc. ASME. PVP2014, Volume 1: Codes and Standards, V001T01A103, July 20–24, 2014
Paper No: PVP2014-29062
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2014-29062
View Paper titled, Advancement of Lining Inspection Technology Inside Seawater Piping
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Topics: Inspection, Linings (Textiles), Pipes, Seawater, Fracture (Materials), Cooling, Corrosion, Damage, Diesel generators, Emergencies
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Development of Ultrasonic Phased Array Inspection of Polyethylene Pipe Joints

Mike Troughton, Malcolm Spicer, Fredrik Hagglund
Proc. ASME. PVP2012, Volume 5: High-Pressure Technology; ASME NDE Division, 285-293, July 15–19, 2012
Paper No: PVP2012-78860
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78860
View Paper titled, Development of Ultrasonic Phased Array Inspection of Polyethylene Pipe Joints
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Topics: Inspection, Polyethylene pipes, Welded joints, Nondestructive evaluation, Optical quality control, Pipes, Testing, Cold fusion, Computer software, Contamination
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CFD Analyses of BWR Steam Plenum to Investigate a Possible Cause for Steam Dryer Outer Hood Visual Examination Anomalies

Sandra Sowah, Daniel V. Sommerville, Benoit P. Belley
Proc. ASME. PVP2011, Volume 3: Design and Analysis, 43-49, July 17–21, 2011
Paper No: PVP2011-57650
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57650
View Paper titled, CFD Analyses of BWR Steam Plenum to Investigate a Possible Cause for Steam Dryer Outer Hood Visual Examination Anomalies
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Topics: Boiling water reactors, Computational fluid dynamics, Steam, Vortices, Dryers, Engineering simulation, Nozzles, Simulation, Vessels, Domes (Structural elements)
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Quality Assurance Activities for Corrosion Resistant Membranes in Pressure Vessels

J. Wei, G. Moe, M. Pearson
Proc. ASME. PVP2010, ASME 2010 Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference: Volume 5, 181-191, July 18–22, 2010
Paper No: PVP2010-25914
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2010-25914
View Paper titled, Quality Assurance Activities for Corrosion Resistant Membranes in Pressure Vessels
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Topics: Corrosion, Membranes, Pressure vessels, Quality control, Vessels, Carbon steel, Cladding systems (Building), Contamination, Engineers, Ester
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Potential for Stress Corrosion Cracking of A537 Carbon Steel Nuclear Waste Tanks Containing Highly Caustic Solutions

Poh-Sang Lam, Craig S. Stripling, Donald L. Fisher, James B. Elder, III
Proc. ASME. PVP2010, ASME 2010 Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference: Volume 6, Parts A and B, 541-551, July 18–22, 2010
Paper No: PVP2010-25117
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2010-25117
View Paper titled, Potential for Stress Corrosion Cracking of A537 Carbon Steel Nuclear Waste Tanks Containing Highly Caustic Solutions
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Topics: Carbon steel, Hazardous substances, Radioactive wastes, Stress corrosion cracking, Stress, Temperature, Chemistry, Construction, Corrosion, Plates (structures)
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Optimization of Stuffing Box Stem Sealings in Valves by Means of Surface Treatment and Coating

Werner Ottens, Eberhard Roos, Hans Kockelmann, Rolf Hahn
Proc. ASME. PVP2010, ASME 2010 Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference: Volume 2, 191-201, July 18–22, 2010
Paper No: PVP2010-25043
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2010-25043
View Paper titled, Optimization of Stuffing Box Stem Sealings in Valves by Means of Surface Treatment and Coating
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Topics: Coatings, Optimization, Surface finishing, Valves, Friction, Leakage, Packings (Cushioning), Graphite, Nitrogen, Adhesion
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Failure Analysis and Fitness-for-Service Assessment of Nickel 200 Baffles in PVC Reactor

Michiel P. H. Brongers, Colin S. Scott, Feng Gui, Ramgopal Thodla
Proc. ASME. PVP2009, Volume 6: Materials and Fabrication, Parts A and B, 711-723, July 26–30, 2009
Paper No: PVP2009-77961
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2009-77961
View Paper titled, Failure Analysis and Fitness-for-Service Assessment of Nickel 200 Baffles in PVC Reactor
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Topics: Failure analysis, Fitness-for-service, Nickel, Corrosion, Metals, American Petroleum Institute, Maintenance, Optical quality control, Oxygen, Reactor vessels
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Root Cause Evaluation and Repair of Alloy 82/182 J-Groove Weld Cracking of Reactor Vessel Head Penetrations at North Anna Unit 2

J. I. Bennetch, G. E. Modzelewski, L. L. Spain, G. V. Rao
Proc. ASME. PVP2002, Service Experience and Failure Assessment Applications, 179-185, August 5–9, 2002
Paper No: PVP2002-1189
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2002-1189
View Paper titled, Root Cause Evaluation and Repair of Alloy 82/182 J-Groove Weld Cracking of Reactor Vessel Head Penetrations at North Anna Unit 2
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Topics: Alloys, Cracking (Materials), Fracture (Process), Maintenance, Reactor vessels, Inspection, Welded joints, Crystals, Fracture (Materials), Leakage
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Detection of Corrosion of Insulated Piping Using SH Angle Probe

Tsutomu Kikuchi, Mitoshi Yotsutsuji, Yoshikazu Yokono, Kaoru Nitta, Yasushi Takagi
Proc. ASME. PVP2004, Recent Advances in Nondestructive Evaluation Techniques for Material Science and Industries, 67-72, July 25–29, 2004
Paper No: PVP2004-2816
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2004-2816
View Paper titled, Detection of Corrosion of Insulated Piping Using SH Angle Probe
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Topics: Corrosion, Pipes, Probes, Waves, Insulation, Fluids, Optical quality control, Petrochemicals, Petroleum, Shear (Mechanics)
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Technical Basis for Revision of Inspection Requirements for Regenerative and Residual Heat Exchangers

Warren Bamford, Bruce Bishop, Richard Haessler, Mark Bowler
Proc. ASME. PVP2006-ICPVT-11, Volume 1: Codes and Standards, 77-89, July 23–27, 2006
Paper No: PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93892
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93892
View Paper titled, Technical Basis for Revision of Inspection Requirements for Regenerative and Residual Heat Exchangers
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Topics: Heat exchangers, Inspection, Construction, Cycles, In-service inspection, Irradiation (Radiation exposure), Nuclear power stations, Nuclear reactor coolants, Optical quality control, Pressurized water reactors
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Corrosion Fatigue Failures of Economizer Outlet Header Stub Tubes

Fred V. Ellis
Proc. ASME. PVP2006-ICPVT-11, Volume 3: Design and Analysis, 447-454, July 23–27, 2006
Paper No: PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93111
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93111
View Paper titled, Corrosion Fatigue Failures of Economizer Outlet Header Stub Tubes
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Topics: Corrosion, Fatigue failure, Fracture (Materials), Fracture (Process), Calibration, Tubing, Failure, Failure mechanisms, Fatigue, Fatigue cracks