Authors : O. G. Utu; P. N. Atanmo; I. U. Onyenanu; K. C. Owauma; P. A. Olubambi

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 10 - October

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24OCT336

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Abstract : This study investigates the control of weld decay in AISI 304L/316L alloy weldments for liquefied natural gas (LNG) and cryogenic environments using the Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding technique. Weldment samples were thermokinetically treated at 1050, 1100, and 1150°C and cooled in five mediums: Water, Salt, Natural Air, Salt with annealing, and Water with annealing, to retain carbon and chromium in solid solution at approximately 30°C. Furthermore, evaluation methods based on metallography i.e. optical microscopy (OM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDX), Wear Test (i.e. wear rate and wear track) and electrochemical corrosion potential measurements were adopted. An experimental design table was developed using the design expert software 13.0. This helped develop a predictive mathematical model for ascertaining the optimum operating service conditions of the material. From the results, the optical microscopy analysis revealed that the control sample exhibited a more irregular pattern than others. Results showed that the control sample had a more irregular structure, while air-cooled samples exhibited smoother surfaces, indicating better bonding. SEM revealed a coarse surface with uneven particle distribution post-heat application. The predominant elements were Iron (Fe), Chromium (Cr), and Nickel (Ni). Corrosion potential varied between -0.5 to 0.15 V, demonstrating wave-like behaviour over time. Wear analysis indicated that lower coefficients of friction correlate with better wear resistance. Finally, response surface methodology (RSM) revealed that increasing temperature proportionally increased yield and corrosion rates. While the identified optimal values for Temperature are (1112.68°C), Material (316L), and Quenching Medium (SQ+SA), resulting in specific values such as Wear Rate (5.76896E-06), Coefficient of friction (0.224254), Corrosion Rate (0.395566), and Weight of Heat-Treated Sample (14.7797). The study enhances understanding of the mechanisms affecting welding and contributes to optimizing welding procedures for improved mechanical properties and corrosion resistance.

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