Re: [MW:30155] Fwd: Nozzle crack propagation

i have experienced such failures in the past  on a high alloy material probably occurred during piercing operations in the forging process. Piercing operations generally

produce relatively high tensile and shear deformation in the material at the weld neck portion of the flange, typically due to inadequate working temperature during piercing operation, can result in cracking. 

is it hydro tested?  these may not be visible while receipt inspection, will start propagating after welding, hydro etc.

did you confirm the grade of SS with PMI? do extend cross check with PT on similar heat/ same supplier 

On Thu, 17 Oct 2019 at 08:58, Chiranjeevi A <chiranjeevipuvvula@gmail.com> wrote:

Dear All,

   Please find the attached snap, we found a crack circumferentially. The nozzle size is 6" and the material is SS.

  The following plant is under construction and the vessel erected around 1yr back. There is an argument that because of pipe loads that are not supported yet, it created tension and lead to crack.  Even I surprised that how a steel material started cracked like brittle for just for a few external loads. (This not the correct reason)

I clearly explained that any steel material that we design to be below the yield value. When the load beyond the ultimate limit it leads to fatigue and finally crack. This situation we can expect in operation if there is cyclic loading and the connected piping not supported properly. (which is an impossible situation).

 Finally, I suspect that 

 - the material of the nozzle is not SS. (Maybe zinc coated)

- (or) Because of  corrosion

- 

(or) during welding, it created a weaker section and started crack initiation for the external loads.

Experts kindly share your opinion and suggestions.

Thanks & Regards

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