This ballot seeks to allow furnace surveys to be done in either the loaded or unloaded condition to meet the requirements of ASTM A991. Due to the thermal mass of the load, temperature fluctuations during the survey are minimized relative to conduction the survey in the unloaded condition, thereby making the unloaded condition a more conservative evaluation of furnace performance. This method of conducting a TUS is common in the forging industry.
Date Initiated: 01-25-2024
Technical Contact: Patrick Nowak
Item: 000
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