Tag Archives: Stress Corrosion Cracking

Incoloy 925 bolts for sour gas & chloride application

Posted on August 16, 2017 by dean

Q: I have down hole application containing sour gas and high chloride levels. The temperature the bolts are exposed to is around 150F and I’m having trouble with cracking. I tried Super Duplex 2507 but am still having issues. Any ideas? A: Super Duplex 2507 does provide good resistance to … Continue reading →

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17-4PH bolts for high pressure sour gas well

Posted on June 12, 2017 by dean

Q: I’ve got in a high pressure sour gas well. We’ve been having trouble with 316 stainless steel components breaking. I need a solution but not sure what to use. A: High pressures and sour gas combined can cause cracking and corrosion in most standard stainless and alloy steels. Depending … Continue reading →

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Duplex bolts in sea water contaminated steam turbine

Posted on May 24, 2017 by dean

Q: I’m running a steam surface condenser which is installed on a steam turbine in a thermal power station. I’m using sea water that could be contaminated with chemical pollutants cooling water side of the condenser. Any ideas on a good fastener for the tubes and water boxes? A: Duplex 2205 … Continue reading →

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Duplex 2507: Bolts for geothermal drilling exposed to sulfur and salt

Posted on May 20, 2017 by dean

Q: I’m working on a on a geothermal energy drilling project. Carbon steel we’re currently using to bolt drilling components is failing from corrosion. We have corrosive an environment with high levels of sulfur and salt, as well as temperatures to 260C. Any suggestions? A: Super Duplex 2507 is often used … Continue reading →

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Hastelloy C22 fasteners used in wet chloride

Posted on May 1, 2017 by dean

Q: I have a waste water purifying situation where I’m using chlorine to treat the water. In addition to the acidic solution produced the fastener will also experience high loads, so I’m also concerned with stress corrosion cracking. Currently Super Duplex 2507 is not doing the job. Any recommendations on … Continue reading →

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Duplex 2205 and Hastelloy fasteners in pulp & paper digester

Posted on April 27, 2017 by dean

Q: We have a pulp & paper digester that is used to cook wood chips in an alkaline solution. The fasteners will be exposed to high temperatures and abrasive conditions. Any suggestions? A: Without knowing the specifics of your process, I can make two general material suggestions. Duplex 2205 fasteners are … Continue reading →

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Inconel 625 vs. 718 bolts: Which Is Best for Your Application?

Posted on March 6, 2017 by dean

Inconel fasteners are commonly used for extreme environments and come in various “flavors” depending on the needs of the application. This brief paper will give you a quick comparison of the two most popular grades, Inconel 625 and Inconel 718 to help you choose the best material.

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