Welding of High Pressure Steam Pipe

Abstract

Steam pipelines are subjected to high operating conditions, and in order to satisfy the exacting requirements of these conditions, and to overcome the hazards and numerous difficulties encountered for successful operation, special techniques have to be adopted.

As the steam pressure and temperature increase, it becomes increasingly difficult to handle the material to be used and acceptance standards tend to become higher. The amount of non-destructive testing carried out is extensive but the repetitive nature of the work allows for a considerable degree of standardisation of inspection methods.