Creep-resistant Steels

Creep resistant steels must be reliable over very long periods of time, at high temperatures and in severe environments. Their microstructures have to be very stable, both in the wrought and the welded states. Creep, especially long-term creep behaviour of these materials is a vital property and it is necessary to evaluate and estimate long-term creep strength accurately for safe operation of plant and equipment. The first part of the book describes the specifications and manufacture of creep resistant steels. Part two covers the behaviour of creep resistant steels and a final group of chapters analyses applications.