Volume 135 Issue 2 | J. Pressure Vessel Technol.

Research Papers

Design and Analysis

Fundamental Mechanics of Walking of Unanchored Flat-Bottom Cylindrical Shell Model Tanks Subjected to Horizontal Harmonic Base Excitation

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. April 2013, 135(2): 021201. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007289

View articletitled, Fundamental Mechanics of Walking of Unanchored Flat-Bottom Cylindrical Shell Model Tanks Subjected to Horizontal Harmonic Base Excitation

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Topics: Displacement , Excitation , Fluids , Pipes , Rocks , Equations of motion , Harmonic oscillators , Friction

Effect of Helix Angle on the Stress Intensity Factor of a Cracked Threaded Bolt

S. Suresh Kumar, Raghu V. Prakash

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. April 2013, 135(2): 021202. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007290

Abstract

View articletitled, Effect of Helix Angle on the Stress Intensity Factor of a Cracked Threaded Bolt

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Topics: Fracture (Materials)

On the Use of Shape Memory Alloy Studs to Recover Load Loss in Bolted Joints

Nazim Ould-Brahim, Abdel-Hakim Bouzid, Vladimir Brailovski

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. April 2013, 135(2): 021203. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023416

Abstract

View articletitled, On the Use of Shape Memory Alloy Studs to Recover Load Loss in Bolted Joints

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Topics: Bolted joints , Stress , Temperature , Gaskets , Shape memory alloys , Finite element model , Creep

Residual Stress Analysis of the Autofrettaged Thick-Walled Tube Using Nonlinear Kinematic Hardening

G. H. Farrahi, George Z. Voyiadjis, S. H. Hoseini, E. Hosseinian

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. April 2013, 135(2): 021204. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007472

Abstract

View articletitled, Residual Stress Analysis of the Autofrettaged Thick-Walled Tube Using Nonlinear Kinematic Hardening

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Topics: Autofrettage , Deformation , Hardening , Kinematics , Stress , Residual stresses , Damage , Plasticity , Simulation

Incorporation of Friction Coefficient in the Design Equations for Elevated Temperature Tanks

Sridhar Sathyanarayanan, Seshu M. R. Adluri

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. April 2013, 135(2): 021205. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007042

Abstract

View articletitled, Incorporation of Friction Coefficient in the Design Equations for Elevated Temperature Tanks

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Topics: Design , Friction , Stress , Temperature , Shells , Finite element analysis

New Criterion for the Definition of Plastic Limit Load in Nozzle Connections of Pressure Vessels

V. N. Skopinsky, N. A. Berkov

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. April 2013, 135(2): 021206. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007188

Abstract

View articletitled, New Criterion for the Definition of Plastic Limit Load in Nozzle Connections of Pressure Vessels

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Topics: Nozzles , Pressure , Stress , Deformation , Shells , Finite element analysis , Pressure vessels , Vessels

A Study on Stress Corrosion Crack of Thick-Walled Elbow in Manifold for Acid Fracturing

Yong-Jin Xie, Hong Zhang, Shuai Liu, Peng Yang, Xi Luo

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. April 2013, 135(2): 021207. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023420

Abstract

View articletitled, A Study on Stress Corrosion Crack of Thick-Walled Elbow in Manifold for Acid Fracturing

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Hoop stress , High pressure (Physics) , Stress corrosion cracking , Wall thickness , Manifolds , Pressure , Stress , Finite element methods

Welding Residual Stress in a Large Diameter Nuclear Reactor Pressure Vessel Nozzle

Tao Zhang, Frederick W. Brust, Gery Wilkowski, Heqin Xu, Alfredo A. Betervide, Oscar Mazzantini

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. April 2013, 135(2): 021208. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007961

Abstract

View articletitled, Welding Residual Stress in a Large Diameter Nuclear Reactor Pressure Vessel Nozzle

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Topics: Nozzles , Pipes , Stress , Welding , Boundary-value problems , Finite element model

Design Optimization of Compound Cylinders Subjected to Autofrettage and Shrink-Fitting Processes

Ossama R. Abdelsalam, Ramin Sedaghati

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. April 2013, 135(2): 021209. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007960

Abstract

View articletitled, Design Optimization of Compound Cylinders Subjected to Autofrettage and Shrink-Fitting Processes

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Topics: Autofrettage , Cylinders , Design , Fatigue life , Hoop stress , Optimization , Finite element model , Fittings , Stress , Pressure

Fluid-Structure Interaction

Sloshing Analysis of Flowing Liquid in 3D Tank Using Boundary Elements Method

R. D. Firouz-Abadi, M. R. Borhan-Panah

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. April 2013, 135(2): 021301. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023419

Abstract

View articletitled, Sloshing Analysis of Flowing Liquid in 3D Tank Using Boundary Elements Method

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Topics: Boundary element methods , Flow (Dynamics) , Sloshing , Modal analysis

Prediction of Leak Rates Through Porous Gaskets at High Temperature

Lotfi Grine, Abdel-Hakim Bouzid

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. April 2013, 135(2): 021302. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023425

Abstract

View articletitled, Prediction of Leak Rates Through Porous Gaskets at High Temperature

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Topics: Gaskets , Leakage , Stress , Temperature , Pressure , High temperature , Helium

Materials and Fabrication

Investigation and Validation of Finite Element Analysis Material Modeling for Integrity Assessment of Indented Pipe Under Static and Cyclic Loading

Husain M. Al-Muslim, Abul Fazal M. Arif

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. April 2013, 135(2): 021401. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023415

Abstract

View articletitled, Investigation and Validation of Finite Element Analysis Material Modeling for Integrity Assessment of Indented Pipe Under Static and Cyclic Loading

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Topics: Cycles , Finite element analysis , Pipes , Pressure , Stress , Modeling , Anisotropy

Deterministic Formulation of the Effect of Stress Intensity Factor on PWSCC of Ni-Base Alloys and Weld Metals

Zhanpeng Lu, Tetsuo Shoji, He Xue, Chaoyang Fu

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. April 2013, 135(2): 021402. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007471

Abstract

View articletitled, Deterministic Formulation of the Effect of Stress Intensity Factor on PWSCC of Ni-Base Alloys and Weld Metals

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Topics: Alloys , Metals , Oxidation , Water , Pressurized water reactors , Fracture (Materials) , Stress

Evaluation of Thermal Contact Resistance at the Interface of Dissimilar Materials

Toshimichi Fukuoka, Masataka Nomura

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. April 2013, 135(2): 021403. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007958

Abstract

View articletitled, Evaluation of Thermal Contact Resistance at the Interface of Dissimilar Materials

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Topics: Contact resistance , Heat , Pressure , Surface roughness , Flow (Dynamics) , Thermal conductivity , Temperature distribution , Thermography

The Beneficial Influence of Bauschinger Effect Mitigation on the Barrel's Safe Maximum Pressure

M. Perl, J. Perry

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. April 2013, 135(2): 021404. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007645

Abstract

View articletitled, The Beneficial Influence of Bauschinger Effect Mitigation on the Barrel's Safe Maximum Pressure

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Topics: Autofrettage , Pressure , Stress , Yield stress , Heat treating (Metalworking)

A Comparative Evaluation of Fatigue and Fracture Characteristics of Structural Components of Liquefied Natural Gas Carrier Insulation System

Hyeon Su Kim, Min Sung Chun, Jae Myung Lee, Myung Hyun Kim

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. April 2013, 135(2): 021405. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007473

Abstract

View articletitled, A Comparative Evaluation of Fatigue and Fracture Characteristics of Structural Components of Liquefied Natural Gas Carrier Insulation System

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Topics: Density , Fatigue , Fatigue testing , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Fracture toughness , Insulation , Liquefied natural gas , Stress , Temperature

Combined Effect of Temper and Hydrogen Embrittlement on Threshold for Hydrogen-Induced Fracture in Cr-Mo Steels

Hidenori Shimazu, Shinji Konosu, Yoichi Tanaka, Masao Yuga, Hiroshi Yamamoto, Naotake Ohtsuka

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. April 2013, 135(2): 021406. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023423

Abstract

View articletitled, Combined Effect of Temper and Hydrogen Embrittlement on Threshold for Hydrogen-Induced Fracture in Cr-Mo Steels

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Hydrogen , Hydrogen embrittlement , Steel , Stress

Fatigue Limit Prediction of the Matrix of 17-4PH Stainless Steel Based on Small Crack Mechanics

Defu Nie, Yoshiharu Mutoh

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. April 2013, 135(2): 021407. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023428

Abstract

View articletitled, Fatigue Limit Prediction of the Matrix of 17-4PH Stainless Steel Based on Small Crack Mechanics

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Topics: Fatigue limit , Fracture (Materials) , Stainless steel , Stress

Cross-Weld Creep Comparison of Power Plant Steels CrMoV, P91 and P92

David W. J. Tanner, Wei Sun, Thomas H. Hyde

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. April 2013, 135(2): 021408. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023430

Abstract

View articletitled, Cross-Weld Creep Comparison of Power Plant Steels CrMoV, P91 and P92

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Topics: Creep , Failure , Steel , Stress , Testing , Power stations , Rupture , Metals , Temperature , Welded joints

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A Nondestructive Evaluation Method: Measuring the Fixed Strength of Spot-Welded Joint Points by Surface Electrical Resistivity

Akira Shimamoto, Keitaro Yamashita, Hirofumi Inoue, Sung-mo Yang, Masahiro Iwata, Natsuko Ike

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. April 2013, 135(2): 021501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007957

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View articletitled, A Nondestructive Evaluation Method: Measuring the Fixed Strength of Spot-Welded Joint Points by Surface Electrical Resistivity

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Topics: Electrical resistance , Electrical resistivity , Probes , Shear strength , Welded joints , Welding , Nondestructive evaluation , Cycles , Shear (Mechanics) , Testing

Synchrotron Radiation Study on Alloy 617 and Alloy 230 for VHTR Application

Kun Mo, Hsiao-Ming Tung, Jonathon Almer, Meimei Li, Xiang Chen, Weiying Chen, Jon B. Hansen, James F. Stubbins

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. April 2013, 135(2): 021502. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007041

Abstract

View articletitled, Synchrotron Radiation Study on Alloy 617 and Alloy 230 for VHTR Application

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Topics: Alloys , Stress , Very high temperature reactors , Synchrotron radiation , Reflection , Deformation , Particulate matter , Indium alloys , X-ray diffraction

Operations, Applications & Components

Evaluating Risk and Safety Integrity Levels for Pressure Relief Valves Through Probabilistic Modeling

Emily M. Mitchell, Robert E. Gross, Stephen P. Harris

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. April 2013, 135(2): 021601. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007959

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View articletitled, Evaluating Risk and Safety Integrity Levels for Pressure Relief Valves Through Probabilistic Modeling

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Topics: Failure , Maintenance , Risk , Steam , Valves , Safety , Fluids , Probability , Relief valves

Pipeline Systems

Crack in Corrosion Defect Assessment in Transmission Pipelines

A. Hosseini, D. Cronin, A. Plumtree

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. April 2013, 135(2): 021701. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007644

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View articletitled, Crack in Corrosion Defect Assessment in Transmission Pipelines

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Topics: American Petroleum Institute , Corrosion , Fracture (Materials) , Rupture , Stress , Testing , Collapse , Failure , Pressure , Pipes

Calculating the Optimum Angle of Filament-Wound Pipes in Natural Gas Transmission Pipelines Using Approximation Methods

Mohammad Reza Khoshravan Azar, Ali Akbar Emami Satellou, Mohammad Shishesaz, Bahram Salavati

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. April 2013, 135(2): 021702. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007189

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View articletitled, Calculating the Optimum Angle of Filament-Wound Pipes in Natural Gas Transmission Pipelines Using Approximation Methods

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Topics: Approximation , Composite materials , Natural gas , Pipelines , Pipes , Stress

Applicability of Equivalent Constant Amplitude Loading for Assessing the Fatigue Life of Pipelines and Risers and the Influence of Compressive Stress Cycles

Mohammad Iranpour, Farid Taheri

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. April 2013, 135(2): 021703. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007647

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View articletitled, Applicability of Equivalent Constant Amplitude Loading for Assessing the Fatigue Life of Pipelines and Risers and the Influence of Compressive Stress Cycles

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Topics: Cycles , Pipeline risers , Risers (Casting) , Stress , Vortex-induced vibration , Fatigue life , Compressive stress , Fatigue cracks , Fracture (Materials) , Fatigue