Stress Relaxation Cracking (Reheat Cracking) in the Failure of a Coke Gasifier Vessel

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?? New Technical Post Alert: Stress Relaxation Cracking (Reheat Cracking) in the Failure of a Coke Gasifier Vessel ??

We are excited to share our latest technical post on a critical issue affecting high-temperature pressure vessels: Stress Relaxation Cracking (SRC), also known as reheat cracking.

Why This Matters: SRC is a significant failure mechanism that can compromise the structural integrity of pressure vessels operating under high temperatures. In a recent incident at a refinery power plant, SRC led to the catastrophic failure of a coke gasifier. This post provides an in-depth exploration of SRC, distinguishing it from other high-temperature deformation processes like creep, and offers insights into prevention and mitigation strategies.

In This Post:

• Mechanism Description: Learn about SRC and its causes.
• Distinguishing SRC from Creep Cracking: Understand the differences and similarities between SRC and creep, both of which involve high-temperature stress-related deformation.
• Incident Overview: A detailed case study of the gasifier failure incident.
• Prevention & Mitigation Strategies: Practical recommendations to enhance the safety and reliability of high-temperature pressure vessels.

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