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Novel weld filler could solve hydrogen-induced cracking in energy applications

Oak Ridge National Laboratory materials scientists operate a welding robot inside a robotic welding cell. Credit: Carlos Jones/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy The U.S. Departments of Energy and Defense ... read more

Experts say dilbit could have created pressure swings, hydrogen cracks in Pegasus rupture

In the five months since ExxonMobil’s Pegasus oil pipeline burst in Arkansas, two things have become clear. Flawed, 1940s-era welding techniques used when the Pegasus was built set the stage for the ... read more

New welding process coming to ANAD

ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. - Welders throughout the Nichols Industrial Complex will soon begin certifying to use a new welding process, gas metal arc welding-pulse. Pulse welding uses more ... read more

Hydrogen Induced Cracking Steel - Features, Applications and Testing of HIC Steel

HIC steel is plate which is tested to reduce the effects of hydrogen induced cracking in a wet H 2 S or sour service environment. Features of Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC) Steel MASTERHIC is Masteel ... read more

Using Temperature- Measuring Indicators

Correct welding procedures are extremely important elements of the work done by the PSEG Central Maintenance Shop (serving Public Service Electric and Gas Co., PSEG, a New Jersey utility). We have, ... read more