Flux cored arc welding (FCAW) is a manufacturing process commonly used for hydro-turbine
application, especially in the assembly of Francis runners made of 13% Cr–4% Ni stainless …

The corrosion propagation and kinetics of shrinkage defects in ductile iron in NaCl solution
were investigated by in-situ observation based on time-lapse microscopy and confocal laser …

This work applies Taylor's Theory of Critical Distances (TCD) to assess the fatigue strength
of defect-afflicted cast steel components made of G21Mn5+ N. Based on radiographs of …

Due to its unique artistic value, mosaic ceramics are widely used in construction-related
fields. To meet the artist's demand for high-quality mosaic ceramic to create artistic works, it …

Heavy-walled cast austenitic stainless steels (CASSs) are usually used as the primary circuit
pipelines in many nuclear power plants, but detecting the small defects in these materials …

This research investigates the effect of various intercritical tempering in a 13Cr-4Ni stainless
steel on the morphology, size, and γ-stabilizer elements enrichment of the retained …

This paper presents an ultrasonic inspection methodology to improve the fitness-for-service
(FFS) assessment of hydraulic turbine runners after manufacturing or during the in-service …

The low carbon martensitic stainless AWS 410NiMo steel has in its chemical composition
13% chromium, 4% nickel, and 0.4% molybdenum (wt.%) and is used in turbine recovery …

Pelton and Francis runners are critical components of the turbines of hydroelectric power
generation plants. When damaged in service, they must be welded to restore their shape …

When performing fluorescent magnetic particle testing in steel welding-repaired zones, as
traditional viewpoint usually ascribes magnetic particle indications to discontinuous welding …