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process, which reduces sulfur levels to 0.002% max. or less and employs calcium
treatment for inclusion shape control. Maximum levels of phosphorus and oxygen
may also be accepted.
Next to cleanliness, we have found heat treating to be very important in attaining
satisfactory results in HIC-testing. Both normalizing and Q&T heat treatments are
available to help meet other properties as well.
The use of HIC-tested steels is one approach to deal with potential HIC applications.
Other approaches, including stainless steels, or stainless clad steels, may be considered
as indicated in Figure 10. A more detailed review of this subject is contained in NACE
Publication 8X194, Materials and Fabrication Practices for New Pressure Vessels Used in
Wet H2S Refinery Service.
BLPs HIC-tested A516 can be produced in plate thicknesses from
3
/8 through 6 inches and
plate weights to 55,000 pounds. Other thicknesses and weights will be considered on an
individual basis. HIC-testing of these steels is performed as outlined in BLPs Specification
LSC-HIC-01, the important aspects of which follow:
I HIC testing is performed according to NACE TM0284-96, modified
by BLP for plate thicknesses greater than 1.18 inches (30 mm).
I Figure 11 depicts the orientation and size of three test specimens to be cut
from one plate of each thickness rolled from each heat of steel. The formulae
used to determine various HIC-test parameters are also shown.
I Figure 12 demonstrates the two acceptable HIC-testing calculation methods.
Note that a minimum value per cross-section is not an acceptable criteria.
Hydrogen Induced Cracking Testing
As shown schematically in Figure 9, hydrogen ions generated by the reaction of steel with
a sour process environment attempt to pass through the steel shell containment boundary
and, in the absence of inclusions in the steel, can do so harmlessly. However, if inclusions
are present, the ions nucleate at these voids and form hydrogen gas pockets, appearing
as blisters on the steels surface. High internal pressure can eventually cause the inclusions
to be initiation sites for further hydrogen induced cracking (HIC) in the steel.
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Figure 9: The Process of Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Aqueous, Acidic, H
2
S Containing Environments
Figure 10: Steels for Refinery Application
(H+)
Clad
I The Testing Solution A of NACE TM0284-96 (the low pH solution, 2.75 0.1 pH)
is used for the test. Testing Solution B of TM0284-96 (high pH) is also available.
I Test reports for all HIC-tested A516 steels include values for CLR, CTR and CSR,
and other information specified by the purchaser.
Either of two classes of chemistry control and HIC-test guarantee levels may be specified
for crack length ratio (CLR), crack thickness ratio (CTR) and crack sensitivity ratio (CSR)
as shown on the bottom of this page.
The influence of sulfur on CLR, the most commonly specified HIC test parameter, is shown
in Figure 13. Recent studies have shown however that quality of inclusion shape control is
more important.
BLP HIC-tested A516 steels are also available from select service centers nationwide.
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Available HIC-Tested Maximums, TM-01-77 Solution
Figure 11: Determining Hydrogen
Induced Cracking Resistance
NACE Specification TM0284-96
Figure 12: Calculation of CLR, CTR or CSR Values
Sample Average Versus Overall Average
Figure 13: HIC Tested A516 Steels
Influence of Sulfur Level
Class Heat Analysis Overall Individual
Maximum % Average % Sample Average %
S P Q CLR CTR CSR CLR CTR CSR
A .001 .008 .002 5.0 1.5 0.5 10.0 3.0 1.0
B .002 .010 .003 15.0 5.0 5.0
Figure 14: Elevated Temperature Tensile Strength of A516-70
Results for Three Normalized Plates
Other Available Testing
A variety of additional property controls for A516 steels are available from BLP.
Some of these require more restrictive chemistry control and/or heat treatment.
I Ultrasonic internal quality requirements, such as ASTM A578/ASME SA578 Level III,
may be specified. Depending on plate size, this specification requires a minimum of
BLPs Fineline
X is most often specified for welding consumables not base plate. The maximum levels,
by grade, that are available from BLP are:
Grade J Factor
X Factor
12 110 12
11 150180 12
22 90 14
The range of J Factors for Grade 11 are to allow for higher Mn levels required to meet
strength levels in thicker plates and/or when extensive PWHT is required. The distribution
of J and
X data for Grade 22 heats produced by BLP are shown in Figures 15 and 16. More
restrictive levels of individual impurity elements, or J and
X Factor,
processing.
For plates thicker than 6 inches, please inquire.
Figure 24: Effect of Stress Relief on
A387 Grade 11 Toughness
N&T Heat Treatment; 2" Plate
Figure 25: Effect of Stress Relief on
A387 Grade 11 Toughness
N&T and Q&T Properties; 2" Plate
Figure 26: A387 Grade 11 CVN Toughness at -20F*
Various Thickness and PWHT
*Average based on number of plates tested (xxx) shown
Additional Information
For more information and specific guarantees for a particular application of A516 or A387
steels, please call our Specification Metallurgy Department at 610-383-2589.
Literature to supplement the
contents of this brochure is available
A516 Steels
A. LSC-HIC, Lukens Specification for Hydrogen Induced Cracking Testing of A516 Steels
B. Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC) Resistance of A516 Grade 70 Plate Steel,
Emil G. Hamburg and Alexander D. Wilson, AIME-TMS Conference
Metallurgy of Vacuum Degassed Steel Products, October 1989
C. HIC Testing of A516 Grade 70 Steels, E. G. Hamburg and A. D. Wilson,
NACE Corrosion 93, March 1993
A387 Steels
D. Improvements of the Mechanical Properties of 1 Cr -
1
/2 Mo Steel, R. A. Swift,
ASME Petroleum Mechanical Engineers Conference, Mexico City, Mexico, 1976
E. High Toughness 2
1
/4 Cr - 1 Mo Steel for Hydrocarbon Process Pressure Vessels,
K. J. Benusa and R. A. Swift, API Mid-Year Meeting, May 1981
F. Evaluation of A387-22 Steel Modified for Improved Toughness, R. A. Swift and
J. A. Gulya, MPC-ASME Symposium Advanced Materials for Pressure Vessel Service
with Hydrogen at High Temperatures and Pressures, June 1982
G. The Effect of Inclusions on the Fracture Properties of A387-22 Steel Plate, A. D. Wilson,
MPC-ASME Symposium Advanced Materials for Pressure Vessel Service with Hydrogen
at High Temperatures and Pressures, June 1982
H. Effects of Composition and Heat Treatment on the Mechanical Properties of
300 mm Gauge 2
1
/4 Cr -1 Mo Steel Plate, R. A. Swift, ASTM STP 755, 1982
I. Fineline A387-11 Data, J. A. Gulya, Lukens Steel Company Report RPR 86-1,
February 1986
J. Properties and Behavior of Modern A387 Cr-Mo Steels, A. D. Wilson,
C. R. Roper, K. E. Orie and F. B. Fletcher, ASME PVP Vol. 239, 1992
K. Tougher Steels Improve Pressure Vessel Performance, A. D. Wilson,
Advanced Materials & Processes, Vol. 143, April 1993
Other Bethlehem Lukens Plate Literature
A. Bethlehem Lukens Plate Steel Specification Guide, updated annually
B. Fineline