Creep lives of high Cr ferritic heat resisting steel weldments decrease due to Type Ⅳ fracture, which occurs as a result of formation and growth of creep voids and cracks on grain boundaries in fine-grained heat affe...Creep lives of high Cr ferritic heat resisting steel weldments decrease due to Type Ⅳ fracture, which occurs as a result of formation and growth of creep voids and cracks on grain boundaries in fine-grained heat affected zone (HAZ). Because boron is considered to suppress the coarsening of grain boundary precipitates and growth of creep voids, we have investigated the effect of boron addition on the creep properties of 9Cr steel weldments. Four kinds of 9Cr3WSCoVNb steels with boron content varying from 4.7×10-5 to 1.8×10-4 and with nitrogen as low as 2.0×10-5 were prepared. The steel plates were welded by gas tungsten arc welding and crept at 923K. It was found that the microstructures of HAZ were quite different from those of conventional high Cr steels such as P91 and P92, namely the fine-grained HAZ did not exist in the present steel weldments. Boron addition also has the effect to suppress coarsening of grain boundary carbides in HAZ during creep. As a result of these phenomena, the welded joints of present steels showed no Type Ⅳ fractures and much better creep lives than those of conventional steels.展开更多
In this study, a new R-δf-type welding window on charge parameters is constructed by determining the boundary conditions of the explosive ratio. The R-δf-type welding window synthetically considers the explosive pro...In this study, a new R-δf-type welding window on charge parameters is constructed by determining the boundary conditions of the explosive ratio. The R-δf-type welding window synthetically considers the explosive properties and material properties, and can quickly determine the explosive charge at different welding materials with different thickness. In order to test the practicability and accuracy of the R-δf-type welding window, 410S stainless steel and Q345R low alloy steel plates were explosively welded using 15 mm charge determined by the new window. Microstructures of the bonded sections were examined and then shear tests were carried out on the bonded specimens. Microstructural examination showed the joint interface was transformed from micro wavy to small wavy appearance without microstructure defects. Shear tests results showed inter inacial shear strength was much higher than that of the national first grade standard. So the R-δf-type welding window has strong practicability and accuracy and is helpful to the practical production and application of explosive welding composite materials.展开更多
A series of fundamental experimental investigation was conducted in order to examine the effect of PWHT by sheet-type ceramic heater on the residual stress, deformation and compressive behavior of non-stiffened welded...A series of fundamental experimental investigation was conducted in order to examine the effect of PWHT by sheet-type ceramic heater on the residual stress, deformation and compressive behavior of non-stiffened welded box columns. The sheet-type ceramic heater was able to control the required temperature history for PWHT with high accuracy. The welding-induced tensile and compressive residual stresses of the specimens were reduced by 90% and 76% respectively with PWHT. Besides, PWHT could reduce the welding-induced out-of-plane deformation by 22%. It was revealed that the PWHT specimens had a slight higher stiffness than the As-welded specimens when applying monotonic static compressive load on both As-welded and PWHT specimens. They could also enhance the ultimate compressive load capacity about 32% of that of the As-welded specimens. The effectiveness of PWHT with the sheet-type ceramic heater could be confirmed.展开更多
A simulation method for microscopic creep damage at grain boundaries in the fine-grain heat-affected zone of low-alloy steel welds involving high energy piping was proposed on the basis of the combination of elastic-c...A simulation method for microscopic creep damage at grain boundaries in the fine-grain heat-affected zone of low-alloy steel welds involving high energy piping was proposed on the basis of the combination of elastic-creep FEM (finite element method) analysis and random fracture resistance modeling of the materials. The procedure to determine the initiation and growth-driving forces of small defects were briefly described. Then, a simulation procedure combining the stress distribution from elastic-creep FEM and the random fracture resistance model was proposed, and Ms procedure was applied to the simulation of the microscopic damage progress in a welded joint model test and in actual power piping. The results in terms of the simulated number density of small defects throughout the wall thickness were in good agreement with the observed results.展开更多
In this paper, the microstructures and mechanical properties of underwater laser welds of Type 304 stainless steel were investigated. JISY308L type filler wire was used as filler wire during welding. A gas-shielding n...In this paper, the microstructures and mechanical properties of underwater laser welds of Type 304 stainless steel were investigated. JISY308L type filler wire was used as filler wire during welding. A gas-shielding nozzle was used to form a local dry cavity surrounding the welding zone. The main results are summarized as follows: (1) The shielding condition of the local dry cavity severely affects the oxygen content of the weld, the worst shielding condition leading to the oxygen content of 800×10-6, which largely increases the oxide inclusions and somewhat reduces the ferrite content. (2) The increase of oxygen content reduces the elongation rate and reduction of area in tensile test, but has no influence on the tensile strength. (3) In appropriate shielding condition, the mechanical properties of the underwater laser welds can be as same as that in the air.展开更多
The expanded metal sheets were folded with 11% work-hardening. These were sub- sequently used with resistance welding to construct X-type lattice truss sandwich panels having a core relative density of 0.17. The sandw...The expanded metal sheets were folded with 11% work-hardening. These were sub- sequently used with resistance welding to construct X-type lattice truss sandwich panels having a core relative density of 0.17. The sandwich panels were tested in uniaxial compression and, for comparison, the method of finite elements was employed to simulate the measured compressive stress-strain curves. The peak compressive strength was 32% higher than that of pyramidal core sandwiches. The enhanced mechanical properties of the work-hardened X-Type lattice structures mainly originate from the contribution of straight struts with low degree of curvature and work hardening, rather than the two-dimensional staggered nodes.展开更多
11Cr-0.4Mo-2W-CuVNb steel （ASME Gr.122） is used for boiler components in ultra- supercritical （USC） thermal power plants. The creep strength of high-Cr steel welds decreases due to the formation of Type IV creep d...11Cr-0.4Mo-2W-CuVNb steel （ASME Gr.122） is used for boiler components in ultra- supercritical （USC） thermal power plants. The creep strength of high-Cr steel welds decreases due to the formation of Type IV creep damage in the heat-affected zone （HAZ） during long-term use at high temperatures. In the present study, the processes and mechanisms of Type Ⅳ creep damage were elucidated by investigating the long-term creep strength, microstructure and damage behavior of Gr.122 steel welds. Creep tests using thick welded joints were interrupted at several time steps, and the initiation, evolution and distribution of creep damage were measured. It was found that the formation and growth of creep damage was suppressed during the steady- state stage; creep voids formed at 0.5 of life, and coalesced to form a crack after 0.9 of life. Type IV creep damage was mostly observed in the area about 30% below the surface of the plate. Differences in creep damage behavior between Gr.122 and Gr.91 steel welds were examined. Experimental creep damage distribution was compared with computed versions using the finite element method and damage mechanics.展开更多
The twin-wire SAW welding process was investigated using Baosteel 70 kg class high strength steel, and the properties of the joints were studied using conventional single and double-faced grooves as well as an optimiz...The twin-wire SAW welding process was investigated using Baosteel 70 kg class high strength steel, and the properties of the joints were studied using conventional single and double-faced grooves as well as an optimized groove. The results showed that by using an optimized double-faced groove, a small root face, and no back gouging, a small welding heat input was achieved and thus the joint strength and toughness were improved significantly. Also, removing back gouging reduced the labor required in the process. The weld reinforcement and deformation were observed to be rather small.展开更多
文摘Creep lives of high Cr ferritic heat resisting steel weldments decrease due to Type Ⅳ fracture, which occurs as a result of formation and growth of creep voids and cracks on grain boundaries in fine-grained heat affected zone (HAZ). Because boron is considered to suppress the coarsening of grain boundary precipitates and growth of creep voids, we have investigated the effect of boron addition on the creep properties of 9Cr steel weldments. Four kinds of 9Cr3WSCoVNb steels with boron content varying from 4.7×10-5 to 1.8×10-4 and with nitrogen as low as 2.0×10-5 were prepared. The steel plates were welded by gas tungsten arc welding and crept at 923K. It was found that the microstructures of HAZ were quite different from those of conventional high Cr steels such as P91 and P92, namely the fine-grained HAZ did not exist in the present steel weldments. Boron addition also has the effect to suppress coarsening of grain boundary carbides in HAZ during creep. As a result of these phenomena, the welded joints of present steels showed no Type Ⅳ fractures and much better creep lives than those of conventional steels.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51541112)
文摘In this study, a new R-δf-type welding window on charge parameters is constructed by determining the boundary conditions of the explosive ratio. The R-δf-type welding window synthetically considers the explosive properties and material properties, and can quickly determine the explosive charge at different welding materials with different thickness. In order to test the practicability and accuracy of the R-δf-type welding window, 410S stainless steel and Q345R low alloy steel plates were explosively welded using 15 mm charge determined by the new window. Microstructures of the bonded sections were examined and then shear tests were carried out on the bonded specimens. Microstructural examination showed the joint interface was transformed from micro wavy to small wavy appearance without microstructure defects. Shear tests results showed inter inacial shear strength was much higher than that of the national first grade standard. So the R-δf-type welding window has strong practicability and accuracy and is helpful to the practical production and application of explosive welding composite materials.
文摘A series of fundamental experimental investigation was conducted in order to examine the effect of PWHT by sheet-type ceramic heater on the residual stress, deformation and compressive behavior of non-stiffened welded box columns. The sheet-type ceramic heater was able to control the required temperature history for PWHT with high accuracy. The welding-induced tensile and compressive residual stresses of the specimens were reduced by 90% and 76% respectively with PWHT. Besides, PWHT could reduce the welding-induced out-of-plane deformation by 22%. It was revealed that the PWHT specimens had a slight higher stiffness than the As-welded specimens when applying monotonic static compressive load on both As-welded and PWHT specimens. They could also enhance the ultimate compressive load capacity about 32% of that of the As-welded specimens. The effectiveness of PWHT with the sheet-type ceramic heater could be confirmed.
文摘A simulation method for microscopic creep damage at grain boundaries in the fine-grain heat-affected zone of low-alloy steel welds involving high energy piping was proposed on the basis of the combination of elastic-creep FEM (finite element method) analysis and random fracture resistance modeling of the materials. The procedure to determine the initiation and growth-driving forces of small defects were briefly described. Then, a simulation procedure combining the stress distribution from elastic-creep FEM and the random fracture resistance model was proposed, and Ms procedure was applied to the simulation of the microscopic damage progress in a welded joint model test and in actual power piping. The results in terms of the simulated number density of small defects throughout the wall thickness were in good agreement with the observed results.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Tsinghua University
文摘In this paper, the microstructures and mechanical properties of underwater laser welds of Type 304 stainless steel were investigated. JISY308L type filler wire was used as filler wire during welding. A gas-shielding nozzle was used to form a local dry cavity surrounding the welding zone. The main results are summarized as follows: (1) The shielding condition of the local dry cavity severely affects the oxygen content of the weld, the worst shielding condition leading to the oxygen content of 800×10-6, which largely increases the oxide inclusions and somewhat reduces the ferrite content. (2) The increase of oxygen content reduces the elongation rate and reduction of area in tensile test, but has no influence on the tensile strength. (3) In appropriate shielding condition, the mechanical properties of the underwater laser welds can be as same as that in the air.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(No. 2011CB610300)the National Science Foundation for Young Scientists of China(No. 11102152)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for Xi'an Jiaotong University(No. xjj2011007)the National 111 Project of China (No. B06024)
文摘The expanded metal sheets were folded with 11% work-hardening. These were sub- sequently used with resistance welding to construct X-type lattice truss sandwich panels having a core relative density of 0.17. The sandwich panels were tested in uniaxial compression and, for comparison, the method of finite elements was employed to simulate the measured compressive stress-strain curves. The peak compressive strength was 32% higher than that of pyramidal core sandwiches. The enhanced mechanical properties of the work-hardened X-Type lattice structures mainly originate from the contribution of straight struts with low degree of curvature and work hardening, rather than the two-dimensional staggered nodes.
文摘11Cr-0.4Mo-2W-CuVNb steel （ASME Gr.122） is used for boiler components in ultra- supercritical （USC） thermal power plants. The creep strength of high-Cr steel welds decreases due to the formation of Type IV creep damage in the heat-affected zone （HAZ） during long-term use at high temperatures. In the present study, the processes and mechanisms of Type Ⅳ creep damage were elucidated by investigating the long-term creep strength, microstructure and damage behavior of Gr.122 steel welds. Creep tests using thick welded joints were interrupted at several time steps, and the initiation, evolution and distribution of creep damage were measured. It was found that the formation and growth of creep damage was suppressed during the steady- state stage; creep voids formed at 0.5 of life, and coalesced to form a crack after 0.9 of life. Type IV creep damage was mostly observed in the area about 30% below the surface of the plate. Differences in creep damage behavior between Gr.122 and Gr.91 steel welds were examined. Experimental creep damage distribution was compared with computed versions using the finite element method and damage mechanics.
文摘The twin-wire SAW welding process was investigated using Baosteel 70 kg class high strength steel, and the properties of the joints were studied using conventional single and double-faced grooves as well as an optimized groove. The results showed that by using an optimized double-faced groove, a small root face, and no back gouging, a small welding heat input was achieved and thus the joint strength and toughness were improved significantly. Also, removing back gouging reduced the labor required in the process. The weld reinforcement and deformation were observed to be rather small.
