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MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF 9% Ni STEEL WELDED JOINT FOR LNG STORAGE TANK AT CRYOGENIC
Authors: YONG-KEUN YOON, JAE-HOON KIM, KYU-TAEK SHIM, YOUNG-KYUN KIM
2012, International Journal of Modern Physics Conference Series - Article
synopsis
To confirm the safety performance of LNG storage tank, the change in fatigue crack growth rate and fracture toughness within X-grooved weld heat-affected zone (HAZ) of newly developed 9% Ni steel, which was SMAW welded, was investigated. These materials were produced by QT (quenching, tempering) heat treatment. The weld metal specimens were prepared by taking the same weld procedure applied in actual inner shell of LNG storage tank. All tests were performed in the temperature ranging from R.T. and -162°C. The fatigue crack growth behavior was carried out using CT specimen. Investigation has been carried out to study the influence of temperature and weld effect on fatigue crack growth behavior. Also, Fracture surfaces after tests were observe by scanning electron microscope (SEM).