Post Weld Heat Treating (PWHT) failure

This was a new pressure vessel that failed during its hydro test following its fabrication.  The vessel’s Post Weld Heat Treatment was not properly conducted, when some parts of it did not reach the required temperature.  Coupled with a small hydrogen crack, the failed post weld heat treatment was sufficient to cause catastrophic failure while...

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