... process. Furthermore, the evaluation method was to set the foundation for exploring the formative mechanism of EF joint strength and optimizing welding parameters. NDE polymers weld/welding Proceedings of the ASME 2022 Pressure Vessels & Piping Conference PVP2022 July 17-22, 2022, Las Vegas...

... Abstract Based on a recently developed multi-scale fatigue-fracture-NDE reliability model for uncracked and cracked pipes (see Fong-Marcal-Rainsberger-Heckert-Filliben-Doctor-Finney, PVP2021-62169), we apply the same modeling technique to a comparative study of three approaches to fatigue-life...

...-wrapped carbon fiber reinforced cylinders with an aluminum liner and provides strong support for its safe use. hydrogen polymers NDE inspection composite Proceedings of the ASME 2022 Pressure Vessels & Piping Conference PVP2022 July 17-22, 2022, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA PVP2022-83897 RESEARCH...

... Proceedings of the ASME 2021 Pressure Vessels & Piping Conference PVP2021 July 13-15, 2021, Virtual, Online PVP2021-62169 A MULTI-SCALE FAILURE-PROBABILITY-AND-NDE-BASED FATIGUE LIFE MODEL FOR ESTIMATING COMPONENT CO-RELIABILITY OF UNCRACKED AND CRACKED PIPES* Jeffrey T. Fong1 Pedro V. Marcal2...

... and integrity management RIM NDE Proceedings of the ASME 2021 Pressure Vessels & Piping Conference PVP2021 July 13-15, 2021, Virtual, Online PVP2021-60931 STRATEGIES FOR APPLICATION OF RELIABILITY AND INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT FOR INSERVICE INSPECTION OF COMPACT HEAT EXCHANGERS IN HIGH TEMPERATURE REACTORS...

... direct non-destructive evaluation (NDE) of the embrittlement of the vessel. NDE can be used to confirm that the data obtained by surveillance programs are being representative of the real state of the vessel for LTO. Moreover, a generic concern of large nuclear components such as the reactor vessel...

... and limitations of this IP-assisted approach are discussed. Keywords: ageing components; ageing structures; crack growth exponent; crack initiation; crack propagation; NDE; nondestructive evaluation; failure prevention; fatigue modeling; finite element method; fracture mechanics; inspection interval; mathematical...

... environments the results do suggest that there is value in further study. Keywords: Fabrication, Metals, NDE, Welding INTRODUCTION Welding is widely used during the fabrication of structurally critical piping components. Calculations to underwrite the integrity of plant must therefore consider the effects...

... 24 07 2009 For safe operation of high-consequence structures such as airplanes, ships, trains, chemical plants, electricity-generating units, nuclear reactors, oil and gas pipelines, and pressure vessels, periodic inspection using nondestructive evaluation (NDE) technology...

.... ultrasound NDE Cr3C2/Al203 composite ULTRASONIC EVALUATION OF CERAMICS WITH MICRO-CRACKS Shih-Jeh Wu I-Shou University Dept. of Mechanical Engineenng 1, Sec. 1, Hsueh-Cheng Rd. Ta-Hsu, Kaohsiung, 84008 TAIWAN +886-7-6577711 ext 3227 (O) +886-7-6577056 (F) wsj007@isu.edu.tw Ching-An Jeng I-Shou...

... 13 08 2008 Sonic IR is an emerging NDE technique being developed at the Wayne State University that has potential crack detectability both in metallic and non-metallic materials. The technique has applications in various sectors of NDE including aerospace, automotive, transportation...

... 04 08 2008 The metal magnetic memory (MMM) technology, a new nondestructive evaluation (NDE) method, is an effective means for early damage prediction. However, there is so much work to do, such as the relationship between the magnetic field density and stress state. This paper aims...

.... The present work describes the application of this nondestructive examination (NDE) technique to a branched connection of an ASTM B564 outlet fitting to both an ASTM A608 modified 20Cr-32Ni-Nb statically cast header and an HP45 modified tee. An outline of the advantages for the UT-PA method is also included...