Abstract
In this study, effects of superheated steam on cyclic crack propagation behavior of a heat resistant steel were investigated. Crack propagation experiments were carried out on NF616 (9Cr-0.5Mo-2WVNb) in pressurized superheated steam (600°C/10MPa) under cyclic loading either with or without holding time at constant load. Superheated steam environment has two opposing effects on cyclic crack growth, acceleration and retardation. A modified tarnish rupture (TR) model has been proposed to explain the crack propagation behavior. The crack propagation rate estimated based on the TR-type model well agreed with the experimental data.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 119-124 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Materials at High Temperatures |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2001 |
Keywords
- Cyclic crack growth
- Environmental effects
- Ferritic steel
- Pressurized superheated steam
- Tarnish rupture model
- USC boiler