A review of chloride induced stress corrosion cracking characterization in austenitic stainless steels using acoustic emission technique
Austenitic stainless steels (ASS) are extensively employed in various sectors such as nuclear, power, petrochemical, oil and gas because of their excellent structural strength and resistance to corrosion. SS304 and SS316 are the predominant choices for piping, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, nucl...
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| author | Suresh Nuthalapati K.E. Kee Srinivasa Rao Pedapati Khairulazhar Jumbri |
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| description | Austenitic stainless steels (ASS) are extensively employed in various sectors such as nuclear, power, petrochemical, oil and gas because of their excellent structural strength and resistance to corrosion. SS304 and SS316 are the predominant choices for piping, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, nuclear reactor core components and support structures, but they are susceptible to stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in chloride-rich environments. Over the course of several decades, extensive research efforts have been directed towards evaluating SCC using diverse methodologies and models, albeit some uncertainties persist regarding the precise progression of cracks. This review paper focuses on the application of Acoustic Emission Technique (AET) for assessing SCC damage mechanism by monitoring the dynamic acoustic emissions or inelastic stress waves generated during the initiation and propagation of cracks. AET serves as a valuable non-destructive technique (NDT) for in-service evaluation of the structural integrity within operational conditions and early detection of critical flaws. By leveraging the time domain and time-frequency domain techniques, various Acoustic Emission (AE) parameters can be characterized and correlated with the multi-stage crack damage phenomena. Further theories of the SCC mechanisms are elucidated, with a focus on both the dissolution-based and cleavage-based damage models. Through the comprehensive insights provided here, this review stands to contribute to an enhanced understanding of SCC damage in stainless steels and the potential AET application in nuclear industry. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-69941e31684145aab6759f6fa78d53602024-01-31T05:42:52ZengElsevierNuclear Engineering and Technology1738-57332024-02-01562688706A review of chloride induced stress corrosion cracking characterization in austenitic stainless steels using acoustic emission techniqueSuresh Nuthalapati0K.E. Kee1Srinivasa Rao Pedapati2Khairulazhar Jumbri3Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, MalaysiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, Malaysia; Corresponding author.Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas Permian Basin, Midland, Texas 79705, USADepartment of Fundamental and Applied Science, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, MalaysiaAustenitic stainless steels (ASS) are extensively employed in various sectors such as nuclear, power, petrochemical, oil and gas because of their excellent structural strength and resistance to corrosion. SS304 and SS316 are the predominant choices for piping, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, nuclear reactor core components and support structures, but they are susceptible to stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in chloride-rich environments. Over the course of several decades, extensive research efforts have been directed towards evaluating SCC using diverse methodologies and models, albeit some uncertainties persist regarding the precise progression of cracks. This review paper focuses on the application of Acoustic Emission Technique (AET) for assessing SCC damage mechanism by monitoring the dynamic acoustic emissions or inelastic stress waves generated during the initiation and propagation of cracks. AET serves as a valuable non-destructive technique (NDT) for in-service evaluation of the structural integrity within operational conditions and early detection of critical flaws. By leveraging the time domain and time-frequency domain techniques, various Acoustic Emission (AE) parameters can be characterized and correlated with the multi-stage crack damage phenomena. Further theories of the SCC mechanisms are elucidated, with a focus on both the dissolution-based and cleavage-based damage models. Through the comprehensive insights provided here, this review stands to contribute to an enhanced understanding of SCC damage in stainless steels and the potential AET application in nuclear industry.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1738573323005041Austenitic stainless steelStress corrosion crackingAcoustic emissionWave parametersCrack evolution |
| spellingShingle | Suresh Nuthalapati K.E. Kee Srinivasa Rao Pedapati Khairulazhar Jumbri A review of chloride induced stress corrosion cracking characterization in austenitic stainless steels using acoustic emission technique Nuclear Engineering and Technology Austenitic stainless steel Stress corrosion cracking Acoustic emission Wave parameters Crack evolution |
| title | A review of chloride induced stress corrosion cracking characterization in austenitic stainless steels using acoustic emission technique |
| title_full | A review of chloride induced stress corrosion cracking characterization in austenitic stainless steels using acoustic emission technique |
| title_fullStr | A review of chloride induced stress corrosion cracking characterization in austenitic stainless steels using acoustic emission technique |
| title_full_unstemmed | A review of chloride induced stress corrosion cracking characterization in austenitic stainless steels using acoustic emission technique |
| title_short | A review of chloride induced stress corrosion cracking characterization in austenitic stainless steels using acoustic emission technique |
| title_sort | review of chloride induced stress corrosion cracking characterization in austenitic stainless steels using acoustic emission technique |
| topic | Austenitic stainless steel Stress corrosion cracking Acoustic emission Wave parameters Crack evolution |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1738573323005041 |
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