Effect of thermal cycle on Ni-Cr based nanostructured thermal spray coating in boiler tubes

Ni-Cr based nanostructured feedstock powder was prepared by mechanical milling technique involving repeated welding, fracturing, and re-welding of powder particles in a planetary ball mill. The milled nanocrystalline powders were used to coat carbon steel tubes using high velocity oxygen fuel（HVOF） thermal spraying process. The characterization of the feedstock powder and HVOF coated substrates was performed using optical microscope, X-ray diffractometer（XRD）, scanning electron microscope（SEM）, high resolution transmission electron microscope（HR-TEM）, energy dispersive spectrometer（EDS） and microhardness tests. The coated and uncoated samples were subjected to different thermal cycles and characterized for their phase changes, metallurgical changes and microhardness variations. Ni-Cr nanostructured coated samples exhibited higher mechanical and metallurgical properties compared to their conventionally coated counter parts. The results showed that the nanostructured coating possessed a more uniform and denser microstructure than the conventional coating.

High-Temperature Corrosion of Protective Coatings for Boiler Tubes in Thermal Power Plants

High-temperature corrosion is a serious problem for the water-wall tubes of boilers used in thermal power plants. Oxidation, sulfidation and molten salt corrosion are main corrosion ways.Thereinto, the most severe corrosion occurs in molten salt corrosion environment. Materials rich in oxides formers, such as chromium and aluminum, are needed to resist corrosion in high-temperature and corrosive environment, but processability of such bulk alloys is very limited. High velocity electric arc spraying (HVAS) technology is adopted to produce coatings with high corrosion resistance. By comparison, NiCr (Ni-45Cr-4Ti) is recommended as a promising alloy coating for the water-wall tubes, which can even resist molten salt corrosion attack. In the study of corrosion mechanism, the modern material analysis methods, such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffractometry (XRD) and energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS), are used. It is found that the corrosion resistances of NiCr and FeCrAI coatings are much better than that of 20g steel, that the NiCr coatings have the best anti-corrosion properties, and that the NiCr coatings have slightly lower pores than FeCrAI coatings.It is testified that corrosion resistance of coatings is mainly determined by chromium content, and the microstructure of a coating is as important as the chemical composition of the material. In addition, the fracture mechanisms of coatings in the cycle of heating and cooling are put forward. The difference of the thermal physical properties between coatings and base metals results in the thermal stress inside the coatings. Consequently, the coatings spall from the base metal.

The Hot Corrosion Performance of NiCr-Cr_3C_2 Cermet Coating to Boiler Tube

Three kinds of NiCr-Cr 3C 2 cermet coatings were designed and deposited by the subsonic velocity flame spraying, and their performances of hot corrosion performance were evaluated in comparison with 102G, 20G boiler tube steel, FeCrAl, NiCrTi, Ni50Cr and NiCrAlMoFe-Cr 3C 2 coatings, which are widely used at present for protection of boiler tubes. Meanwhile,the influence of sealer on the hot corrosion resistance of various coatings and the mechanisms of coating corrosion were explored.

The Boiler Tube Wall Thickness Quantitative Evaluation Fusing the Magnetic and Ultrasonic Technique

Wall thickness is always a key index for boiler tube inspection in power plant,in order to improve the inspection efficiency and accuracy,a new method fusing the magnetic and ultrasonic technique was proposed.The magnetic technique was used to do full inspection and locate the flaws,and the ultrasonic was employed to implement further quantitative inspection accu- rately.After comparing the precision of the polynomial,exponential and logarithmic function,the polynomial model was selected to fit the relations between the wall thickness and the peak value of magnetic signals,and the data measured by ultrasonic thickness meter was used to calibrate the model parameters online,the defect depth can be sized quickly.The experimental results demon- grate that the model used in this system has better accuracy than the statistics relation model clearly,and it is also suitable for defect evaluation real-time.Moreover,it is unnecessary to have much more experimental data for the curve fitting technology,so it has better practicability than the other methods.

Structural Analysis and Optimal Design for Water Tube Panel in an Alkali Recovery Boiler

Alkali recovery aiming at recovering NaOH is the best available technology in China's pulp and paper industry;an alkali recovery boiler is a popular one among all alkali recovery units. For the purpose of designing the most reasonable tube-panel of an evaporator in a 1500 t/d alkali recovery boiler, a total of 8 kinds of cases are put forward for finite element analysis. The modeling, meshing and calculation are carried out for each case. The stress values and their distribution rules are revealed in this paper. The slotting size for the water tubes panel is analyzed by using the optimum design module of ANSYS. After all cases are compared with each other, the optimal one is developed and exemplified in conclusion.

On-Line Life Monitoring Technique for Tube Bundles of Boiler High-Temperature Heating Surface

High-temperature heating surface such as superheater and reheater of large-sized utility boiler all experiences a relatively severe working conditions. The failure of boiler tubes will directly impact the safe and economic operation of boiler. An on-line life monitoring model of high-temperature heating surface was set up according to the well-known L-M formula of the creep damages. The tube wall metal temperature and working stress was measured by on-line monitoring, and with this model, the real-time calculation of the life expenditure of the heating surface tube bundles were realized. Based on the technique the on-line life monitoring and management system of high-temperature heating surface was developed for a 300 MW utility boiler. An effective device was thus suggested for the implementation of the safe operation and the condition-based maintenance of utility boilers.

INTRODUCTION TO INCONEL ALLOY 740: AN ALLOY DESIGNED FOR SUPERHEATER TUBING IN COAL-FIRED ULTRA SUPERCRITICAL BOILERS

Chinese utilities as well as those worldwide are facing increased demand for additional electricity, reduced plant emissions and greater efficiency. To meet this challenge will require increasing boiler temperature, pressure and coal ash corrosion resistance of the materials of boiler construction of future coal-fired boilers. A new nickel-based tube alloy, INCONEL^R alloy 740, is described aiming at meeting this challenge. Emphasis will be on describing the alloy＇ s mechanical properties, coal-ash and steam corrosion resistance. Microstructural stability as a function of temperature and time is addressed as well as some of the early methodology em- ployed to arrive at the current chemical composition.

Development of TP310HCbN(07Cr25Ni21CbN) austenitic stainless steel tubes

Improving the unit heat efficiency,reducing coal consumption and the emission of CO_2 and meeting the requirements of environmental protection and energy conservation is the goal of the boiler and the power industry.Developments of large capacity and high parameter ultra-supercritical(USC) units are the tendency of the power industry.There is no doubt that the development of USC units is based on the development of materials, especially the materials used for super-heater and reheater in high-temperature USC boiler.Due to the long time exposure to the harsh environment,such as bearing the 600℃steam oxidation,and withstanding the corrosive flue gas and fly ash erosion,the materials require not only good high-temperature strength,but also a good corrosion resistance.In consideration of the requirements cited above,foreign countries had developed TP310HCbN (07Cr25Ni21CbN) austenitic heat-resistant steel.However,the domestic demands for this material still depend on import and the cost is high,so the boiler and the power industry expects eagerly that these steels can be produced by domestic metallurgical industry,especially Baosteel,to replace the imported products.In order to satisfy the requirements of domestic manufacturing super-heater and reheater used in ultra-supercritical power boiler,after developed T23、T91、T92、S30432 high pressure boiler tube,Baosteel began to develop TP310HCbN (07Cr25Ni21CbN)austenitic stainless steel tube in January of 2007.This study describes the composition design, the manufacturing process of product,and the assessment of performance of Baosteel's TP310HCbN (07Cr25Ni21CbN).The data indicates that properties of Baosteel's TP310HCbN(07Cr25Ni21CbN) conform to the ASME SA-213 standard and GB5310 standard,so it can substitute the imported products and is suitable for manufacturing power station boiler of great capacity and high steam parameters.

FAILURE ASSESSMENT OF DEFECTIVE GATHERING TUBE UNDER HIGH PRESSURE

A numerical model on stress assessment of a defective elliptic gathering tubeused in the heat recovery boiler of a pyrolyzer is built up. The effect of local defects on thecarrying capacity of the tube is analyzed by using the MSC/NASTRAN finite element code, and thecritical size of defects is obtained. Then, two numerical models of damaged tube with local andintegral reinforcements, respectively, are also calculated. Stress classification and assessmentsare provided by applying the ASME and JB4732-1995 standard. Some guidance and suggestions about thetube reinforcements and the prediction of the remaining life of the structure for engineeringpractice are discussed.

Review of the development of tube and pipe products at Baosteel over the past 30 years

The history of the development of the tube ＆ pipe division of Baosteel was reviewed in the article, focusing on the process of technical innovation and the product category enrichment. Thanks to the technical innovation, the Ф 140 product line has become the most efficient one in the world. With the advance of conglomeracy and the construction of the most advanced weld pipe line and the Ф460 premium quality finishing （PQF） line ,the catalogue of Baosteel tube ＆pipe products has covered the extensive range from the hot roll to cold roll, the seamless to the welded, and all of the product dimension scope from 25.4 mm to 610 ram. To meet the requirements of relevant industries such as energy ,transportation, machinery,ammunition and other relevant industries, the product variety is diverting from carbon steel to alloy steel, stainless steel and special alloys. As the Baosteel Steel Tubing Plant increased its number of production units, expanded its production capacity and developed new products ,it has grown into a pipe and tube supplier with global competitiveness.

Application of Wireless Local Area Network Technology in Mobile Robot for Finned Tube Inspection

This paper introduces a novel robot for outer surface inspection of boiler tubes. The paper describes the hardware system, wireless communication strategy, communication procedure and system software of the robot. The WLAN technology is used in the robot. It solves the problem of shielding generated by iron boiler and 11Mbps bandwidth made it possible for video and control stream real-time transmit within the same channel. Though TCP/IP protocol is robust, serial server is a transparent channel but cannot detect error and retransmit the data. In order to improve the reliability of serial communication, a new communication protocol is proposed. Key words boiler tubes - mobile robotics - wireless local area network Project Supported by the National High-Tech Program (Grant No. 2002AA420080)

Effect of Arrangement of Tube Banks on Acoustic Resonance

In the present paper the attention is focused on effect of arrangement of tube banks on acoustic resonance which occurred in the two-dimensional model of boiler. We have examined the characteristics of vortex shedding and acoustic resonance generated from in-line and staggered tube banks. At the small tube pitch ratio in in-line tube banks, acoustic resonance of third and fourth mode in the transverse direction occurred. As the tube pitch ratio in the flow direction decreased, the vortex shedding frequency became broad-band. The alternative vortex shed from in-line tube banks. The multiple resonance modes were generated within the broad-band vortex shedding frequency. And the acoustic resonances of lower-order modes occurred at the higher gap velocity. On the other hand, at the small tube pitch ratio in staggered tube banks, acoustic resonance did not occurred, although the vortex shed at the resonance frequency in tube banks. The pressure drop at staggered tube banks was larger than that of in-line tube banks. The symmetric vortices were observed inside staggered tube banks at the small tube pitch ratio.

Development of 600 MW Class Coal Fired Boilers in China

This article introduces the present status anddevelopment of 600 MW class boilers in China. The statisticaldata indicate that most 600 MW generating units experiencedrelatively length" growing up" period. In this period, unitscould not operate stably , their unplanned outage times weremany and durations long, and availabilities low. On the basis oftesting and research and the summing-up of practice, it wasindicated slagging in the furnace, deviation of tine gas energy atthe exit of furnace, and overheating bursting of superheater andreheater etc, endangering the safety and economics ofoperation,main problems could be completely alleviated oravoided through design and type selection of boiler furnace andburners, coal characteristics and coal handling management,and optimization management of operation conditions etc.

800-MW Supercritical Coal-Fired Boilers in Suizhong Power Plant

This article reviews the problems of Russia-made 800-MW coal-fired supercritical boilers in Suizhong Power Plant, such as burner bumout, water-wall leakage, slag screenⅠexplosion, crack happened on the desuperheater outlet of reheater and welding defect of economizer; tells the process of renovating these units by modifying the original design and adjusting the operation parameters. After several years' effort, all the problems have been well solved. The experience may be useful for other imported units in China.

角管式锅炉过热器模块制造技术简介

本文针对我公司某角管式锅炉过热器模块结构特点及制造难点进行简要介绍,重点针对此类模块结构产品的制造工艺流程及制造技术进行详细阐述。

AlCrNbSiTi高熵合金涂层高温水蒸气腐蚀研究

采用磁控溅射在不同偏压条件下制备AlCrNbSiTi高熵合金涂层,通过分析不同偏压涂层的形貌、化学成分、硬度,以及被水蒸气腐蚀后的涂层形貌,研究偏压对AlCrNbSiTi涂层结构及性能的影响。结果表明,偏压对涂层表面粗糙度的调控非常显著,150 V偏压的样品表面粗糙度只有3.35 nm;50 V偏压的样品具有最大硬度和弹性模量,分别为18.19 GPa和232.4 GPa。涂层水蒸气腐蚀失效机制为点腐蚀,偏压为50 V时腐蚀坑出现时间最晚,耐腐蚀性能最好。

湿法锌冶炼过程中对余热锅炉安全的探索与实践

湿法锌冶炼过程中余热锅炉的安全至关重要。宝徽集团主要针对余热锅炉的爆管现象和积灰问题,对余热锅炉安全进行了改造实践。改造后,余热锅炉进气口烟气的流速明显降低,有效降低了爆管风险,余热锅炉的安全性大大提升。清灰方式升级为弹簧振打、爆破共同作用后,清灰效果显著增加,管道积灰现象改善。

H_(2)S在线监测装置研发及在锅炉水冷壁高温腐蚀防治中的应用

锅炉水冷壁高温腐蚀问题一直是影响锅炉安全运行的难题。为解决锅炉水冷壁高温腐蚀的主要媒介H_(2)S需要连续测量,但当前行业内缺乏能长期运行的H_(2)S在线监测装置问题,研发了基于可调谐二极管吸收光谱TDLAS原理测量锅炉水冷壁H_(2)S的监测装置,并使用装置在某300 MW等级电站锅炉上进行了示范应用,跟踪评估了该装置的性能。结果显示,基于TDLAS原理所研发的仪器在现场投运12个月以来保持稳定运行,装置在线监测结果显示炉内H_(2)S呈现脉冲式波动特点,H_(2)S浓度高时超过1600μL/L。监测中发现,炉内H_(2)S浓度与运行调整存在较密切的关系,在升负荷过程中,由2台磨转为3台磨运行时,前后墙23.60 m平台测点处H_(2)S浓度急剧增加,从46μL/L增至822μL/L,H_(2)S与脱硫塔入口SO_(2)没有显著的关联性。H_(2)S在线监测装置的成功研发可以实现锅炉主燃烧器区域关键参数的在线监测,并作为运行人员调整锅炉运行参数的主要依据,这对于锅炉高温腐蚀监测和锅炉数字化建设具有积极意义。

动力锅炉水冷壁爆管失效分析

某企业动力锅炉运行中发生水冷壁爆管事故。通过对爆管的冷壁管取样进行宏观形貌分析、材质成分分析、金相组织分析和机械性能检测,结合锅炉实际运行情况,分析了水冷壁爆管失效的主要原因是钢管原始制造质量缺陷和表面机械损伤。根据分析结果,提出了对应的解决方案和预防措施,避免同类失效现象对锅炉安全运行的影响。