Could the equipment cylinder leak? What are the reasons?
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Dear sea friends: I suddenly thought today that after the equipment’s casing is manufactured through strength calculations, could there be leaks in the cylinder due to some extreme factors? For example, local fluid erosion, local stress, or corrosion, etc. Marine friends, feel free to share your different opinions!
Mechanical strength and chemical corrosion should be two separate topics, right? The suitability of the production medium should be considered first, followed by the strength aspect. As for erosion, local stress, corrosion, and other factors that reduce the service life of the cylinder, all of these need to be taken into consideration. However, factors of abnormality should prompt the adoption of corresponding preventive measures. For example, corrosion, explosions, and local stress caused by improper installation or use, for reference only.
Calculation is a theoretical process, while production is the main product control process. Poor welding quality or changes in the composition of the materials during use can both lead to leaks!
The theoretical margin of abundance is only a reference value; failures and leaks can occur during actual use.