Thu, 16 May, 2024
Quantification of the Hydrogen Induced Stress Cracking of Duplex Stainless Steels
Michael White, NSIRC PhD student, has given a presentation at the Annual Conference of the UK Association for Computational Mechanics, where he discussed finite element analysis modeling of notch geometries for fracture assessment of materials experiencing environmental cracking.
Hosted by the Department of Engineering at Durham University, the conference served as a pivotal platform for leading academics and researchers to share their innovative work in Computational Mechanics.
Michael's insightful presentation shed light on the future of computational mechanics and the remarkable developments made by researchers in the field, leaving a lasting impact on the attendees.
Michael's research, titled 'Quantification of the Hydrogen Induced Stress Cracking of Duplex Stainless Steels,' holds significant relevance for industries relying on duplex stainless steels in subsea environments, such as the offshore energy industry.
With hydrogen embrittlement posing a critical challenge, particularly when cathodic protection is utilized, Michael's work aims to establish a method for quantitatively determining the fracture point using a strain-based threshold, essential for initiating Hydrogen Induced Stress Cracking (HISC).
Sponsored by TWI and the Lloyd's Register Foundation and awarded by Brunel University London, Michael's pioneering research is set to make a profound impact on the industry, addressing a pressing need for advanced methodologies to mitigate the detrimental effects of hydrogen embrittlement in duplex stainless steels.
For further information about Michael's impactful research, please reach out to him on LinkedIn or via email at enquiries@nsirc.co.uk.