Heat Treatment of Metals ›› 2021, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (7): 242-248.DOI: 10.13251/j.issn.0254-6051.2021.07.047

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Fracture analysis of self sealing tension bolt of high pressure regulating valve

Xie Zengxiao1, Huang Yijun2,3, Zhang Yufei1, Lou Yumin2,3, Pu Xianchao1   

  1. 1. Zhejiang Zheneng Zhongmei Zhoushan Coal & Electricity Co., Ltd., Zhoushan Zhejiang 316131, China;
    2. Zhejiang Zheneng Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Zhejiang 311121, China;
    3. Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Energy Conservation & Pollutant Control Technology for Thermal Power, Hangzhou Zhejiang 311121, China
  • Received:2021-01-23 Online:2021-07-25 Published:2021-12-10

Abstract: Fracture causes of two self sealing tension bolts of high pressure regulating valve were analyzed by means of macroscopic and microscopic observation, chemical composition analysis, mechanical property tests, and microstructure observation. The results show that the material of the two bolts is 1Cr11Co3W3NiMoVNbNB steel. The plasticity and toughness of one hurt bolt (No.91 in the text) can not meet the requirements. There is harmful Laves phase observed in the structure, which is prone to fracture by impact. There is an original crack at the root of second to third screw of the bolt ,and a pit like crack source at the root of the third to fourth screw of the another hurt bolt, which may initiate during service at high temperature. Both bolts are broken rapidly due to impact load while disassembled at room temperature.

Key words: 1Cr11Co3W3NiMoVNbNB steel, bolt, fracture, impact load

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