Modelling creep rupture strength of ferritic steel welds

Recent changes in the design of steam turbine power plant have necessitated the replacement of bolted flanges with welded joints. The design process t herefore requires a knowledge of the creep rupture strength of the weld met al consumed in the welding process. This paper presents a,method which can be used to estimate the creep rupture strength of ferritic steel weld metal s, from a knowledge of the creep strength of wrought plates. The method is validated using published data. (C) 2000 IoM Communications Ltd.