Creep-Resistant Steels

Fujio Abe (Edited by), Torsten-Ulf Kern (Edited by), R Viswanathan (Edited by)

9781845691783

Hardback, published 14 March 2008

700 pages
23.3 x 15.6 x 3.7 cm, 1.19 kg

"…a reference book of particular value to the power generation, petrochemical and other major industries." --Metal Bulletin Monthly

Creep-resistant steels are widely used in the petroleum, chemical and power generation industries. Creep-resistant steels must be reliable over very long periods of time at high temperatures and in severe environments. Understanding and improving long-term creep strength is essential for safe operation of plant and equipment. This book provides an authoritative summary of key research in this important area.The first part of the book describes the specifications and manufacture of creep-resistant steels. Part two covers the behaviour of creep-resistant steels and methods for strengthening them. The final group of chapters analyses applications in such areas as turbines and nuclear reactors.With its distinguished editors and international team of contributors, Creep-resistant steels is a valuable reference for the power generation, petrochemical and other industries which use high strength steels at elevated temperatures.

Part 1 General: Introduction
The development of creep-resistant steels
Specifications for creep-resistant steels: Europe
Specifications for creep-resistant steels
Production of creep-resistant steels for turbines. Part 2 Behaviour of creep-resistant steels: Physical and elastic behaviour of creep-resistant steels
Diffusion behaviour of creep-resistant steels
Fundamental aspects of creep deformation and deformation mechanism map
Strengthening mechanisms in steel for creep and creep rupture
Precipitation during heat treatment and service – Characterisation, simulation and strength contribution
Grain boundaries in creep resistant steels
Fracture mechanism map and fundamental aspects of creep fracture
Mechanisms of creep deformation in steel
Constitutive equations for creep curves and predicting service life
Creep strain analysis in steel
Creep crack growth behaviour and creep-fatigue behaviour of steels
Creep strength of welded joints of ferritic steels
Fracture mechanics: Understanding in microdimensions
Mechanisms of oxidation and corrosion and the influence of steam oxidation on service life of steam power plant components. Part 3 Applications: Alloy design philosophy of creep-resistant steels
Using creep-resistant steels in turbines
Using creep-resistant steels in nuclear reactors
Creep damage - Industry needs and future R&D.

Subject Areas: Metals technology / metallurgy [TDM]