Steel Plates for Pressure Vessels Standard GB 6654-1996
Steel plates are an essential part of pressure vessels. Pressure vessels are containers used to store and carry liquids, gasses, and other substances under various conditions of pressure and temperature. The steel plate used for pressure vessels must have certain strength and properties that are stipulated by this standard, GB 6654-1996.
This standard sets forth the requirements for steel plates that are not only used for pressure vessels, but also for gas cylinders and welded cylinders. The types of steel plates employed for such applications include mild steel, carbon steel, alloy steel, and other specialty steels that can all be in according to the requirements of this standard.
The standard GB 6654-1996 includes all the necessary information for users to correctly choose the types of steel plates for their specific uses under the preconditions of pressure and temperature. The specifications, such as the maximum width, thickness and other requirements, must be met in order to guarantee that the steel plates meet the use-specific requirements.
The steel plates to be used must contain a minimum amount of carbon, a special ingredient that helps strengthen the steel and increase the strain in which it can withstand the pressure. Other elements such as phosphorous, sulphur, manganese, and Silicon are also included in the steel plates. The maximum and minimum numbers of these elements are specified in this standard.
Furthermore, according to this standard, the steel plates used for pressure vessels have certain requirements for their hole shape and size. When it comes to the welding performance, this standard also stipulates the requirements for values such as the impact energy of notch and the weldability of the steel plates.
Finally, this standard also addresses steel plates that have been coated with a protective coating. The surface of these steel plates must be smooth and free from all kind of impurities in order to get a more satisfactory corrosion resistance. This standard provides requirements for these different protective coatings, including their thickness and other properties.
Steel plates for pressure vessels are of vital importance for industries worldwide. This standard GB 6654-1996 provides essential and essential information users need to correctly choose the suitable type of steel plates for different applications. Meeting the requirements of this standard is essential in order to guarantee the safety and effectiveness of such applications.
