The temperature field and stress fields of 18 - 8 stainless steel container structure were computed during and after tungsten inert gas (TIG) arc welding based on the SYSWELD software. The convection, radiation and ...The temperature field and stress fields of 18 - 8 stainless steel container structure were computed during and after tungsten inert gas (TIG) arc welding based on the SYSWELD software. The convection, radiation and conduction were all considered during the simulation process as well as temperature-dependent material properties. The results show that the peak temperature occurs on the heat source location. Steep temperature gradients are observed ahead of the heat source. Axial tensile stress and hoop compressive stress are observed in the weld seam between cylinder and head. Axial compressive stress and hoop tensile stress are observed near the weld seam between cylinder and heads. Axial compressive stress and hoop tensile stress are observed in the axial weld seam of cylinder. Axial tensile stress and hoop compressive stress are observed near the axial weld seam of cylinder. The aim of the above research is to provide a basic theory and some calculation methods for the thin-walled container welding technology so that the failures of these structures in service due to residual stresses may be minimized.展开更多
文摘The temperature field and stress fields of 18 - 8 stainless steel container structure were computed during and after tungsten inert gas (TIG) arc welding based on the SYSWELD software. The convection, radiation and conduction were all considered during the simulation process as well as temperature-dependent material properties. The results show that the peak temperature occurs on the heat source location. Steep temperature gradients are observed ahead of the heat source. Axial tensile stress and hoop compressive stress are observed in the weld seam between cylinder and head. Axial compressive stress and hoop tensile stress are observed near the weld seam between cylinder and heads. Axial compressive stress and hoop tensile stress are observed in the axial weld seam of cylinder. Axial tensile stress and hoop compressive stress are observed near the axial weld seam of cylinder. The aim of the above research is to provide a basic theory and some calculation methods for the thin-walled container welding technology so that the failures of these structures in service due to residual stresses may be minimized.