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ASM Failure Analysis Case Histories
Handbook of Case Histories in Failure Analysis
Edited by
ASM International
Volume
2
ISBN electronic:
978-1-62708-215-0
Publication date:
1993
Book Chapter
Cracking in a Reducing Pipe From a Pressurized Water Reactor
By
Carl J. Czajkowski
Carl J. Czajkowski
Department of Nuclear Energy, Brookhaven National Laboratory
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Published:1993
Page range:
163 - 167
Abstract
Three ASME SA106 grade B carbon steel feed water piping reducers from a pressurized water reactor showed indications of flaws near welds during ultrasonic testing. Further examination and testing indicated that the cracks resulted from a low-cycle corrosion fatigue phenomenon.
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Carl J. Czajkowski, Cracking in a Reducing Pipe From a Pressurized Water Reactor, Handbook of Case Histories in Failure Analysis, Vol 2, Edited By Khlefa A. Esaklul, ASM International, 1993, p 163–167, https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.fach.v02.c9001327
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