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reep strength-enhanced ferritic at recent conferences on advanced mate- ASME Section I construction. (See Refs.
D
have the highest priority among chal-
lenges to P91, followed by P92 and then (See Refs. 1–13.) The art is such that few the base metal, weld metal, and
to a lesser extent the higher chromium- welding problems are encountered. Fab- HAZ for a P91 weldment are
and nickel-based alloys. Emphasis placed rication and field erection problems have shown in Fig. 1. This trend for the HAZ
herein on Grade 91 and the importance been noted, but are typically related to to be a “soft zone” exists with all the
of maintaining preheat, interpass temper- improper or inadequate heat treating and CSEFs. Given that hardness can be an in-
ature, and dangers inherent in interrupted bending operations. Design and imple- dicator for strength in low-alloy materi-
heating cycles or improper postweld heat mentation of dissimilar weldments con- als, the HAZ offers the least performance,
treatment plus detailed attention to filler tinue to be a subject of much discussion. regardless of the weld metal or base metal
metal procurement to avoid metallurgi- Review of creep performance for welding involved. Even when matching CSEF weld
cal complications is equally true for the consumables remains a key factor for se- metal is used, it tends to be stronger than
other advanced chromium-molybdenum lection. Other CSEFs can be summarized the base metal and definitely stronger
alloys. as follows: than the HAZ. Increased times at tem-
• P92: Similar to P91, but with 0.5Mo- perature could be employed to reduce the
1.7W weld metal strength, but this approach is
Comparison of Properties • E911: Similar to P91, but with 1%W usually not used for economic reasons.
• P122: Like P92, but with 11%Cr + (See Refs. 14, 15, 17.)
hese CSEF alloys have similar com-
KENT K. COLEMAN is manager, Boiler Life and Availability Improvement, Electric Power Research Institute, Charlotte, N.C. W. F.
NEWELL JR., PE, IWE, is cofounder and vice president – Engineering, Euroweld, Ltd., Mooresville, N.C.
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Fig. 1 — Representative microhardness across a typical P91 weldment Fig. 2 — 103 h creep rupture values of T/P22, T/P23, T/P24, and
(Ref. 10). T/P91 as a function of temperature. (Kimura/Prager, Refs. 13–15).
metal compositions. In most cases, AWS melting constituents or other precipitates sired toughness and creep resistance are
A5.01, Filler Metal Procurement Guide- that influence grain boundary integrity. obtained. Control of preheat and inter-
lines, provides the means to specify and Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) pass temperatures and even postbaking
obtain satisfactory material for materials and flux cored arc welding (FCAW) elec- operations are necessary to avoid hydro-
with a classification and those that must trodes should undergo actual chemical gen retention/cracking problems in this
be ordered with the “-G” classification. and mechanical testing. A satisfactory extremely hardenable alloy family. Flame,
elding consumables for Type P/T chemical analysis does not guarantee ac- furnace heating, electrical resistance, and
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Table 2 — Example Specification Designations (Refs. 1–7, 11, 12) Table 5 — Consumables Listed in ASME/AWS
Specifications for Welding P91
Alloy Code/Jurisdiction Specification or Designation
Process Specification, Classification
91 ASTM A 213 T91 (seamless tubes) A/SFA
A 335 P91 (seamless pipes)
A 387 Gr 91 (plates) SMAW 5.5 E90XX-B9
A 182 / A336 F91 (forgings) SAW 5.23 EB9 + flux
A 217 C12A (castings) GTAW 5.28 ER90S-B9
A 234 WP91 FCAW 5.29 E91T1-B9
A 369 FP91
DIN/EN EN 10222-2; 1.4903 (X10CrMoVNb 9-1)
BS 1503 Gr 91
AFNOR NF A-49213/A-49219 Gr TU Z 10
CDVNb 09-01 lems with interpass temperature on heavy
Japan sections (Refs. 9, 20).
911 DIN 1.4905 (X11CrMoWVNb 9 1 1)
G-X12CrMoWVNbN 10 1 1 (cast) Postweld ‘Bake-Out’
92 ASTM A 213 T92 (seamless tubes)
A 335 P92 (seamless pipes) postweld “bake-out” may be of
EN
A 387 Gr 92 (plates)
A 182 F92 (forgings)
A 369 FP92 (forged & bored pipe)
X10CrWMoVNb 9-2
A critical importance, especially for
heavy sections or where flux-type
processes are used. This involves main-
Japan Nf 616 taining the preheat/interpass temperature
KA-STPA29 (pie) for an extended period of time subsequent
KA-SFVAF29 (forging) to interruption or completion of the weld.
KA-STBA29 (tube) When establishing the length of time nec-
122 Japan HCM12A essary, factors that play a role include
HCM12, KA-SUS410J2TB thickness of the material, length of time
T23 ASTM A 213 T23 (seamless tubes) the weldment has been exposed to the
EN heat regime, and the extent of “low hy-
Japan HCM2S
KA-STPA24J1 (pipe)
drogen” practices used. Where proper
KA-SFVAF22AJ1 (forging) preheat, consumables, and storage/han-
KA-STBA24J1 (tube) dling are implemented, bake-outs can be
T24 Germany 7 CrMoVTiB 10-10 minimized or even eliminated.
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Table 6 — Typical Weld Metal Deposit Compositions and Mechanical Properties (Refs. 15, 18–25)
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Table 7 — Recommended Preheat Temperatures
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