stress relieving of joint

From: <D>
Date: Wed Jun 16 2004 - 05:40:00 EDT


Friends,
We have Quadruple Effect Brine Evaporator System for Make Up Water Plant.The operating condition is such that it is attacked by chlorides at elevated temperature (130 Degree Centi) and pressure of @ 1.2 Kg/Sq.Cm The first effect Evaporator Body top dome (Hemispherical Dish end) MOC: S.S 316L found having a crack after service of say 15 Yrs.Can it be due to unrelieved stresses induced during welding ??? Also,is it possible/advisable to stress relieve a joint other than Carbon Steel say in S.S-316L?

Regards Received on Wed Jun 16 05:40:00 2004

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