Section 3 Materials
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Naval Ships, January 2023 - Volume 2 Machinery and Engineering Systems - Part 2 Prime Movers - Chapter 3 Steam Turbines - Section 3 Materials

Section 3 Materials

Parent topic: Chapter 3 Steam Turbines

3.1 General

3.1.1 In the selection of materials, consideration is to be given to their creep strength, corrosion resistance and scaling properties at working temperatures to ensure satisfactory performance and long life under service conditions.

3.1.2 Grey cast iron is not to be used for temperatures exceeding 260°C.

3.2 Materials for forgings

3.2.1 Turbine rotors and discs are to be of forged steel. For carbon and carbon-manganese steel forgings, the specified minimum tensile strength is to be selected within the limits of 400 and 600 N/mm2. For alloy steel rotor forgings, the specified minimum tensile strength is to be selected within the limits of 500 and 800 N/mm2. For discs and other alloy steel forgings, the specified minimum tensile strength is to be selected within the limits of 500 and 1000 N/mm2.

3.2.2 For alloy steels, details of the proposed chemical composition, heat treatment and mechanical properties are to be submitted for approval.

3.2.3 When it is proposed to use material of higher tensile strength, full details are to be submitted for approval.

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