Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology
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EISSN:1528-8978|ISSN:0094-9930|Disc:The Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology is the premier publication for the highest-quality research and interpretive reports on the design, analysis, materials, fabrication, construction, inspection, operation, and failure prevention of pressure vessels, piping, pipelines, power and heating boilers, heat exchangers, reaction vessels, pumps, valves, and other pressure and temperature-bearing components, as well as the nondestructive evaluation of critical components in mechanical engineering applications. Not only does the Journal cover all topics dealing with the design and analysis of pressure vessels, piping, and components, but it also contains discussions of their related codes and standards|Priority:6|Publisher:American Society of Mechanical Engineers|
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Determination of Tensile Strain Capacity of Girth-Welded X70 and X100 Grade Pipelines With Surface Cracks Under Tension and Bending
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This paper presents a comprehensive finite element analysis using abaqus to obtain the tensile strain capacity (TSC) of X70 and X100 pipelines with external semi-elliptical cracks in the heat-affected zone (HAZ) ... -
Effects of Oblique Incident P-Waves on the Seismic Response of a Buried Pipeline With Double Corrosion Defects in Permafrost Regions
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This study focuses on X80 pipelines and establishes a three-dimensional pipe–soil interaction model in abaqus. Based on wave theory, the loading of obliquely incident P-waves in the finite element model was ... -
Research on the Regulation Mechanism of Residual Stress in Tube-to-Tubesheet Welded-and-Expanded Joints of Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchanger
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. In shell and tube heat exchangers, welding residual stress has a crucial impact on reliability and structural integrity of the tube-to-tubesheet joints. This paper combines numerical simulation and theoretical ... -
Optimal Design of Type 2 High Pressure Vessel for Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Compressed natural gas (CNG) pressure vessels are used for fuel storage in eco-friendly vehicles, providing a safe fuel supply under high pressure. Lightweighting of CNG pressure vessels while ensuring structural ... -
Research on Low-Temperature Mechanical Properties and Fracture Behavior of 09MnNiDR Steel Based on Small Punch Test
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. To develop a microdamage evaluation method applicable to in-service equipment under low-temperature conditions, this study systematically investigates the mechanical properties and fracture behavior of 09MnNiDR ... -
Development and Application of a Wax Deposition Prediction Model for the BoZi Crude Oil Pipeline
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The BoZi pipeline transports high-wax-content crude oil; however, the spatiotemporal evolution of wax deposition thickness along the pipeline remains poorly characterized. This study develops a modeling framework ... -
A New Burn-Through Criterion Derived From In-Service Welding Mechanism: Radial Stress Burn-Through Criterion
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Since the 1970s, various burn-through criteria have been proposed by numerous research institutions regarding in-service welding phenomenon. However, no widely recognized criterion has emerged to date due to the ... -
XFEM Model for Characterizing Fracture Toughness of X52 Pipe Steels
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The extended finite element method (XFEM) has recently emerged as a highly effective tool for analyzing crack propagation in complex structures, but its use in pipeline fracture studies, particularly with cohesive ... -
Research on Highly Dynamic Particle Erosion and Barrel Life Based on a Coupled Thermal–Fluid–Mechanical Method
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Barrel erosion, critically limiting service life and ballistic performance, involves complex thermomechanical interactions. This study investigates the hitherto underexplored erosion mechanism induced by highly ... -
Numerical Estimation of Knockdown Factors for Externally Pressurized Cylinders Using Energy Barrier Approach
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Thin-walled cylinders exhibit a significant difference between the theoretically calculated critical load and experimental buckling loads. The inconsistency arises primarily due to the presence of geometric ... -
Analytical Calculation of Elastic–Plastic Stress in Multilayered Cylinders With Interlaminar Gaps
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Currently, with the increasing demands for manufacturing precision and production efficiency, the number of layers and the overall thickness of multilayered clamping high-pressure vessels have significantly ... -
Buckling Load Prediction of Oblate Ellipsoidal Shells Using Force–Stiffness Technique
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Nondestructive evaluation techniques are increasingly applied to estimate the buckling load of shell structures without inducing failure. This study employs the force–stiffness (F–s) method to evaluate the buckling ... -
Pressure Variations During Warm Hydrotesting
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. In the pressure vessels and heat exchanger manufacturing, some codes and specifications require the final acceptance test (hydrotest) to be performed at temperature higher than the ambient temperature. This may ... -
Fundamental Consideration of Maximum Allowable Flaw Lengths for Limit Load Evaluation Based on Flat Plates for the ASME Code Section XI
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. When flaws are detected in power plants, they are evaluated to determine their impact on component integrity. Three conditions are imposed on the components in question to ensure they can operate safely. First, ... -
Failure Pressure Prediction for Pipeline Elbows Under Internal Pressure and Inner Corrosion Defects
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. A finite element (FE) model is developed to predict the burst pressure of internally corroded elbows with high accuracy and reliability. This model considers various parameters, including the length, depth, and ... -
Improved Oxidation, Carburization Resistance and Creep Strength of Ethylene Pyrolysis Furnace Tubes at 1100 °C Through Aluminum and Tungsten Alloying
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The oxidation resistance, carburization resistance, and mechanical properties of ethylene pyrolysis furnace tube alloys modified by Al/Al-W alloying were comparatively investigated with conventional alloys using ... -
Long-Term Creep Strength Evaluation of Welded Joint of ASME Grade 91 Type Steel
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Creep rupture data of welded joints of ASME Grade 91 type steel were collected by the Assessment Committee on Creep Data of High Chromium Steels, which consists of electric utilities, manufacturers, and research ... -
Fatigue Life Assessment of High-Pressure Hydrogen Storage Vessel Enhanced by Crack Grinding
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Fatigue life of high-pressure hydrogen storage vessel with design pressure of 45 MPa and 99.9 MPa was investigated. The feasibility of improving fatigue life with crack grinding strategy was verified. First, ... -
Residual Stress Control in Nozzle to Cylinder Butt Welds of Large-Scale Pressure Vessels Using Primary Plus Secondary Local PWHT Method
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This study systematically investigated spot heating local postweld heat treatment (PWHT) for pressure vessel nozzle to cylinder butt welds through experimental and numerical analyses. A dual-stage local heat ... -
An Optimized Equation of the Irradiation Assisted Stress Corrosion Crack Growth Rates for Neutron-Irradiated Stainless Steels for Boiling Water Reactors
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Irradiation assisted stress corrosion cracking (IASCC) growth rate equations based on the Hashimoto–Koshiishi model, a mechanistic model that is in turn based on the slip oxidation mechanism, have been revised ...