Abstract

Data are presented to show that nitrate, quebracho tannin, and zero-caustic treatment have been applied successfully in stationary plants to prevent cracking in embrittlement-detector specimens. On one large railroad prevention of cracking in detector specimens has paralleled a spectacular decrease in boiler-seam cracking in locomotive engines. The principal conclusion from a survey of cracking in stationary boilers in the last 10 years is that embrittlement is not a frequent occurrence.

Issue Section:
Research Papers
Topics:
Cracking (Materials), Embrittlement, Fracture (Process), Boilers, Sensors, Engines, Hazardous substances, Locomotives, Railroads
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