Pressure Vessels and Piping: Volume IV: Inspection and Life Management

Safe, robust and economic operation of pressure vessels and piping is ensured through comprehensive pre-service quality assurance, in-service inspection and application of appropriate remaining life assessment (RLA) procedures. The recent developments in non-destructive techniques for characterization of defects and microstructures, and assessment of in-service degradation such as embrittlement, fatigue and creep damages in engineering materials and components are presented through several original contributions in the book on Pressure Vessels and Piping: Inspection and Life Management. Application of miniature specimen test techniques and various risk assessment procedures adopted for remaining life assessment of pressurised components in various chemical, petrochemical, nuclear and other power industries form important parts of the book. The book is a valuable source of knowledge and inspiration to students, researchers, scientists, engineers, plant personnel and technology managers.