ASM Failure Analysis Case Histories: Chemical Processing Equipment
Failure Analysis of a Cast Steel Crosshead
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Published:2019
Abstract
A failed crosshead of an industrial compressor was examined using optical and SEM. The crosshead was an ASTM A148 grade 105-85 steel casting. On the basis of the observations reported and available background information, it was concluded that the failure began with the initiation of cracks at slag inclusions and sharp fillets in weld-repair areas in the casting. The weld-repair procedures were unsatisfactory. The cracks propagated in a fatigue mode. he casting quality was judged unacceptable because of the presence of excessive shrinkage porosity. It was recommended that crosshead castings be properly inspected before machining. Revision of foundry practice to reduce or eliminate porosity was also recommended.
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Member Sign InMohan D. Chaudhari, 2019. "Failure Analysis of a Cast Steel Crosshead", ASM Failure Analysis Case Histories: Chemical Processing Equipment
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