2020 IPEIA Conference & Exposition

24TH IPEIA Conference

February 24 - 28, 2020 Banff, Alberta, Canada

2020 Call for Student Posters – Abstract Submission Form

The IPEIA Conference has grown into an International Event. The 24TH International Pressure Equipment
Integrity Association (IPEIA) Conference will be held at the Banff Centre, February 24 - 28, 2020.

Name of Student:
Muhammad Tayyab Siddique
Institution:
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Educational Discipline:
Welding Engineering Technology
Contact Email:
muhammad.siddique@edu.sait.ca
Contact Phone:
+15879995867
Poster Subject:
Failure of Weld Joints in Aged Hot Collectors of Hydrogen Reformer -
Surprises, Challenges and Lessons Learnt

Abstract:
The poster presents details of a unique case of weld joint failure in hydrogen reformer
hot collector. Joint was a 1-1/2" thk dissimilar weld joint between Incoloy 800H and
Metaltek 20-32Nb (~ASTM CT15C). Cracks were revealed through external DPT and
RT confirmed depth upto 90% of the joint thickness. During grinding, crack propagation
and branching posed an extreme challenge. A stabilization heat treatment (980degC)
followed by crack grinding and welding repairs was successful. After one year of
service; similar crack were observed again and repaired to operate the equipment for
one more year before component replacement. Component replacement posed welding
challenges to make a joint between aged Metaltek 20-32Nb and similar fresh material.
This time stabilization heat treatment was augmented with 500degC preheat helped.

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Student Biography (150 words or less):

Apart from being SAIT Welding Engineering Technology student; SIDDIQUE has 7
years of experience working as a Mechanical Engineer at Ammonia Section of Fauji
Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited.

SIDDIQUE is a Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering from Pakistan. SIDDIQUE is a

API 571 Corrosion and Material Expert (License # 77863) and also holds a Project
Management Professional (PMP) certification (License#4113964E2).

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