Evaluation Of Weld Indications Detected In Inservice Inspections For Class 1 Ferritic Steel Components

摘要

For different class 1 ferritic steel components, acceptance standards for flaws detected in inservice inspections are stipulated in the ASME Code, Section XI, Subsection IWB. For flaws exceeding ASME Code acceptance standards, analytical evaluation can be used to justify if the flaws are acceptable. The end-of-service size of a flaw is used to determine if the flaw is acceptable for service without repair. Growth of the flaw can be calculated based on the stress conditions at the flaw location and environment. A case of a heater nozzle/head weld of a pressurizer with indications is evaluated to demonstrate the analysis procedure.