Analysis of an Unusual Failure of a Steel Shaft in a Coal Pulverizer

Bodzin, Jack J.; Houser, Gordon W.

doi:10.31399/asm.fach.power.c9001730

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https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.fach.power.9781627082297

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978-1-62708-229-7

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2019

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Analysis of an Unusual Failure of a Steel Shaft in a Coal Pulverizer

Jack J. Bodzin

Principal Engineer, Chemical & Metallurgical Div., Engineering Research Dept., River Rouge Powerplant, Detroit Edison Co.

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Gordon W. Houser

Maintenance Engineer, River Rouge Powerplant, Detroit Edison Co.

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https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.fach.power.c9001730

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2019

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Abstract

A shaft can crack twice before it fails. A Detroit electric plant had this experience with one in a coal pulverizer. Because the first crack rewelded partially (by friction) in service, the pulverizer remained serviceable until the second crack developed.

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