Volume 134 Issue 3 | J. Pressure Vessel Technol.

In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Shoei-Sheng Chen (January 26, 1940–February 11, 2012)

M. K. Au-Yang

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. June 2012, 134(3): 030101. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006602

View articletitled, In Memoriam: Shoei-Sheng Chen (January 26, 1940–February 11, 2012)

Topics: Diseases , Flow-induced vibrations , Fluid structure interaction , Fluids , Mechanical engineers , Pipes , Pressure vessels , Sunlight

Guest Editorial

Special Topic on Codes and Standards

Douglas A. Scarth

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. June 2012, 134(3): 030301. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006356

Extract

View articletitled, Special Topic on Codes and Standards

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Topics: Engineering standards , Pressure , Pressure vessels , Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Temperature , Maintenance , Design , Fracture mechanics , Manufacturing

Commentary

Changes in Section XI, Repairs and Replacements (2007–2009)

Ronald A. Yonekawa, Edward B. Gerlach

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. June 2012, 134(3): 030401. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005869

Abstract

View articletitled, Changes in Section XI, Repairs and Replacements (2007–2009)

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Topics: Maintenance , Welding , Pipes , Overlays (Materials engineering)

Development of ASME Section X Code Rules for High Pressure Composite Hydrogen Pressure Vessels With Nonload Sharing Liners

Norman L. Newhouse, George B. Rawls, Mahendra D. Rana, Bernard F. Shelley, Michael R. Gorman

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. June 2012, 134(3): 030402. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005856

Abstract

View articletitled, Development of ASME Section X Code Rules for High Pressure Composite Hydrogen Pressure Vessels With Nonload Sharing Liners

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Topics: Composite materials , Vessels , Pressure vessels , Hydrogen , Design , Manufacturing , Pressure , Testing

Research Papers

Technical Basis of Material Toughness Requirements in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 2

David A. Osage, Martin Prager

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. June 2012, 134(3): 031001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005854

Abstract

View articletitled, Technical Basis of Material Toughness Requirements in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 2

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Topics: Fracture toughness , Impact testing , Stress , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture mechanics

A Risk-Informed Methodology for ASME Section XI, Appendix G

Ronald Gamble, William Server, Bruce Bishop, Nathan Palm, Carol Heinecke

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. June 2012, 134(3): 031002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006580

Abstract

View articletitled, A Risk-Informed Methodology for ASME Section XI, Appendix G

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Topics: Boiling water reactors , Heat , Leakage , Pressure , Pressurized water reactors , Risk , Temperature , Vessels , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Reactor vessels

Inclusion of Torsion Loads in Section XI Flaw Evaluation Procedures for Pipes Containing Circumferential Planar Surface Crack-Like Flaws on the Basis of Limit Load Analysis

Bostjan Bezensek, Yinsheng Li, Kunio Hasegawa, Phuong H. Hoang

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. June 2012, 134(3): 031003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005875

Abstract

View articletitled, Inclusion of Torsion Loads in Section XI Flaw Evaluation Procedures for Pipes Containing Circumferential Planar Surface Crack-Like Flaws on the Basis of Limit Load Analysis

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Topics: Collapse , Fracture (Materials) , Pipes , Pressure , Stress , Torsion

Comparison of Fatigue Crack Growth Curves of Japan, the United States, and European Union Code and Standards

Kiminobu Hojo, Yukio Takahashi

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. June 2012, 134(3): 031004. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005855

Abstract

View articletitled, Comparison of Fatigue Crack Growth Curves of Japan, the United States, and European Union Code and Standards

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Topics: Fatigue cracks , Fracture (Materials) , Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers , Stainless steel , Steel , Stress , Maintenance

Design Evaluation Method for Random Fatigue Based on Spectrum Characteristics

Shinsuke Sakai, Satoshi Okajima, Satoshi Izumi, Naoto Kasahara

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. June 2012, 134(3): 031204. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005874

Abstract

View articletitled, Design Evaluation Method for Random Fatigue Based on Spectrum Characteristics

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Topics: Design , Fatigue , Fatigue damage , Stress , Damage , Spectral energy distribution , Computer simulation , Waves , Steel

Design and Analysis

An Investigation of the Stress Intensity Factor Along a Corner Crack in Pressurizer Vent Nozzle Penetration Weld

Sang-Min Lee, Jeong-Soon Park, Jin-Su Kim, Young-Hwan Choi, Hae-Dong Chung

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. June 2012, 134(3): 031201. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006350

Abstract

View articletitled, An Investigation of the Stress Intensity Factor Along a Corner Crack in Pressurizer Vent Nozzle Penetration Weld

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Topics: Corners (Structural elements) , Fracture (Materials) , Nozzles , Stress , Pressure , Fracture mechanics , Vents , Hoop stress , Thermal stresses , Ductile fracture

Three-Dimensional Fracture Analysis of Circumferentially Cracked Boiler Tubes

E. Citirik

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. June 2012, 134(3): 031202. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005857

Abstract

View articletitled, Three-Dimensional Fracture Analysis of Circumferentially Cracked Boiler Tubes

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Topics: Boiler tubes , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Stress , Overlays (Materials engineering) , Temperature , Steady state , Transients (Dynamics) , Welding

A Modified Weld Structure of Layered Urea Reactor Based on Stress Analysis and Leak Detection

Shugen Xu, Weiqiang Wang, Mengli Li

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. June 2012, 134(3): 031203. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005864

Abstract

View articletitled, A Modified Weld Structure of Layered Urea Reactor Based on Stress Analysis and Leak Detection

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Topics: Leakage , Shells , Stress , Stress analysis (Engineering)

Simulation of Ductile Fracture of Multiple Flaws

Kazuhiro Suga, Masanori Kikuchi, Shota Kawasaki

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. June 2012, 134(3): 031205. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005884

Abstract

View articletitled, Simulation of Ductile Fracture of Multiple Flaws

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Topics: Displacement , Ductile fracture , Fracture (Materials) , Simulation , Stress , Finite element methods

Analysis on Elastoplastic Stress Distribution in a Layered Cylindrical Vessel With Interlayer Gaps

Shugen Xu, Weiqiang Wang

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. June 2012, 134(3): 031206. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006345

Abstract

View articletitled, Analysis on Elastoplastic Stress Distribution in a Layered Cylindrical Vessel With Interlayer Gaps

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Topics: Stress , Vessels , Stress concentration

Stress and Strain Locus of Perforated Plate in Inelastic Deformation—Strain-Controlled Loading Case

Osamu Watanabe, Bopit Bubphachot, Akihiro Matsuda, Taisuke Akiyama

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. June 2012, 134(3): 031207. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005937

Abstract

View articletitled, Stress and Strain Locus of Perforated Plate in Inelastic Deformation—Strain-Controlled Loading Case

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Topics: Creep , Fatigue , Stress , Deformation

Three-Dimensional Free Vibration Analysis of Functionally Graded Annular Plates on Elastic Foundations via State-Space Based Differential Quadrature Method

A. Jodaei, M. H. Yas

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. June 2012, 134(3): 031208. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005939

Abstract

View articletitled, Three-Dimensional Free Vibration Analysis of Functionally Graded Annular Plates on Elastic Foundations via State-Space Based Differential Quadrature Method

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Topics: Boundary-value problems , Die cutting , Free vibrations , Plates (structures) , Shearing (Deformation) , Functionally graded materials

Explosively Driven Fragmentation Experiments for Continuum Damage Modeling

David E. Lambert, 1st Lt. Joseph Weiderhold, John Osborn, Michael V. Hopson

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. June 2012, 134(3): 031209. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006119

Abstract

View articletitled, Explosively Driven Fragmentation Experiments for Continuum Damage Modeling

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Topics: Cylinders , Plane strain , Stress

Materials and Fabrication

Evaluation of Creep Strength Reduction Factors for Welded Joints of Modified 9Cr-1Mo Steel

Masaaki Tabuchi, Yukio Takahashi

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. June 2012, 134(3): 031401. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006131

Abstract

View articletitled, Evaluation of Creep Strength Reduction Factors for Welded Joints of Modified 9Cr-1Mo Steel

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Topics: Creep , Rupture , Steel , Welded joints , Failure , Base metals

Mechanical and Microstructural Characterization of Heat-Affected Zone Materials of Reactor Pressure Vessel

Jinya Katsuyama, Tohru Tobita, Yutaka Nishiyama, Kunio Onizawa

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. June 2012, 134(3): 031402. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005868

Abstract

View articletitled, Mechanical and Microstructural Characterization of Heat-Affected Zone Materials of Reactor Pressure Vessel

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Topics: Base metals , Fracture toughness , Grain size , Heat , Heat treating (Metalworking) , Mechanical properties , Reactor vessels , Steel , Surveillance , Temperature

Creep Rupture Ductility of Creep Strength Enhanced Ferritic Steels

Kazuhiro Kimura, Kota Sawada, Hideaki Kushima

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. June 2012, 134(3): 031403. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005876

Abstract

View articletitled, Creep Rupture Ductility of Creep Strength Enhanced Ferritic Steels

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Topics: Creep , Ductility , Rupture , Steel , Stress

Operations, Applications & Components

Safe Life Estimation of Coke Drum in Service Environment

Zhen Li, Zhou Xue, Xu Wang, Fenkun Li

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. June 2012, 134(3): 031601. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005882

Abstract

View articletitled, Safe Life Estimation of Coke Drum in Service Environment

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Topics: Coke , Fatigue testing , Stress , High temperature , Computer simulation , Fatigue , Steel

Maintenance Optimization and Nuclear Power Plant Life Management—A Proposal for an Integrated Set of Maintenance Effectiveness Indicators

Paolo Contri, Irina Kuzmina, Bernhard Elsing

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. June 2012, 134(3): 031602. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005809

Abstract

View articletitled, Maintenance Optimization and Nuclear Power Plant Life Management—A Proposal for an Integrated Set of Maintenance Effectiveness Indicators

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Topics: Maintenance

Technical Briefs

Through-Wall Repairs Using the GTAW Ambient Temperature Temperbead Process

Bruce Newton

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. June 2012, 134(3): 034501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006118

Abstract

View articletitled, Through-Wall Repairs Using the GTAW Ambient Temperature Temperbead Process

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Topics: Gas tungsten arc welding , Maintenance , Temperature , Welding

Failure Mode Analysis of Mobile Equipment Hydraulic Leaks

Mahmoud I. Awad, Ali A. Alkelani

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. June 2012, 134(3): 034502. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006342

Abstract

View articletitled, Failure Mode Analysis of Mobile Equipment Hydraulic Leaks

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Topics: Fittings , Leakage , Manufacturing , Torque , Failure mechanisms , Seals

Investigation of Hydrostatic Pressure Effect on the Residual Stresses of Circumferentially Butt-Welded Steel Pipes

M. Foroutan, M. E. Aalami-Aleagha, S. Feli, S. Nikabadi

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. June 2012, 134(3): 034503. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005942

Abstract

View articletitled, Investigation of Hydrostatic Pressure Effect on the Residual Stresses of Circumferentially Butt-Welded Steel Pipes

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Modeling , Pipes , Residual stresses , Simulation , Steel , Stress , Structural analysis , Welding , Pressure testing

Design Innovation Papers

Design and Analysis of Buried Liquid Petroleum Gas Storage Bullets Supported on Multiple Saddles (PVP2010-25052)

Radoslav Stefanovic, Yaser Noman

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. June 2012, 134(3): 035001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005889

Abstract

View articletitled, Design and Analysis of Buried Liquid Petroleum Gas Storage Bullets Supported on Multiple Saddles (PVP2010-25052)

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Topics: Stress , Vessels , Design , Bullets , Soil

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