In July 2016, a coal silo collapsed at an Indiana power plant. The root cause was identified as cracking of the cone-to-skirt weld. Warnings to inspect this vulnerable weld were published widely in ...

At-a-Glance: Structural integrity in pipeline welding is achieved by rigorous WPS/PQR control, heat-input and hydrogen management, precise fit-up, environmental controls, qualified welders, 100% ...

I.1 Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) in pipeline construction verifies the integrity of girth welds, pipe body, and coatings without harming the asset, preventing defects from entering service and ...

For many years, the OEM fix for major cracking or shell distortion was replacement of the defective shell, also referred to as casing by some OEMs, with new. Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis has ...

The United States commercial nuclear industry appears to be on the verge of resuming construction of new-build, nuclear power plants. This can be attributed to two primary drivers, increased energy ...