Subsea

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Crevice Corrosion in a Subsea System — Aspect Before Analysis

Detail of the brittle part of the bolt fracture, presenting a secondary cracking longitudinal to the bolt axis.  The region of the bolt at the bottom of the thread (close to the surface) is brighter than the internal part of the bolt suggesting different fracture mechanisms.
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ML00074 / Jun.2018
Hydrogen Cracking of a 17-4 PH Subsea Bolt
M - Precipitation Hardened Stainless SteelP - FastenerAp - SubseaCd - Hydrogen Embrittlement
Cm - Fracture Surface AspectDf - Fracture