Albet Ahmad

APA ITU CREEP?

Stress produced at elevated temperature produces a condition of continuous
strain called creep. By definition, creep is deformation as a function of time
at constant load or stress. Creep, after a period of time, may terminate in
stress-rupture fracture, also known as creep rupture. ASM Metals Handbook
Vol 11: Failure Analyse & Prevention
Creep is time-dependent strain, which can cause failures when a component
operating at high temperatures under steady load is so deformed or distorted
that it can no longer perform its intended function. terminate in stress-
rupture fracture, also known as creep rupture. ASM Metals Handbook Vol 11:
Failure Analyse & Prevention page 621
 CREEP
Replica Metallography: Superheater Panel, SA – 213 TP-304H

Austenitic micro structure with precipitate and creep (isolated cavity)

*Annual Inspection, PJB Paiton # 2 Coal Fired Steam Power Plant, 2012

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 CREEP
Replica Metallography: Reheater Panel, SA – 213 TP-304H

Etch: aqua regia Polishing only

Austenitic micro structure, isolated cavity /creep (black arrow)

*Annual Inspection, PJB Paiton # 1 Coal Fired Steam Power Plant, 2010

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 CREEP

High Aging due to

Failure
Temperature exposure
/ leak
& pressure time

Detection: Replica Metallography at high temperature area

Action: Planning for replacement according to creep stadium

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CREEP

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 CREEPCondition
Microstructural (AUSTINITIC)
Classification, By: Era Technology & Neubauer (ECCC)

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By : Era Technology
MICROSTRUCTURAL CONDITION CLASSIFICATION

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Pendekatan Toft & Mardsen (Spheroidization of pearlite & Carbide particles)
melihat ada tidaknya spheroidisasi
By : ISPESL MICROSTRUCTURAL CONDITION CLASSIFICATION (FERRITIC)

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