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R. Karimihaghighi et alii, Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale, 60 (2022) 187-212; DOI: 10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.14

Figure 9: An example of the mathematical equations corresponds to each seven graph is determined by Microsoft Excel (all 7 graphs provided in Appendix B). After entering all required data in Calculation tab bar, the user can move forward to Report tab bar to obtain the final report from Level 2 Assessment. Similar to the report created in Level 1 Assessment, all the entered data from Level 1 and Level 2 is displayed on this page along with the assessment result and final suggestion. Quick Analysis Module: This Module is similar to the New Project module, albeit in this feature some pages are not present and/or some data need not be entered, such as Database tab bar and Project Info (Figure10). As mentioned earlier, any data entered in this module is not stored in the software database. Similar to New Project Module, the evaluation starts with Level 1 and required data for the assessment should be entered. If Level 1 assessment is not satisfied, Level 2 assessment can be performed which also consist of crack-like flaw assessment. At the end of each assessment level, a report is provided to aid in final decisions and suggestions.

Figure 10: Quick Analysis Module in Level 1 assessment

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he FFS Master software for Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC) is based on Part 7 of the current (third) edition of the API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 Standard (2016). The software source code was written in C# programming language in Visual Studio, with a SQL server database. Due to the inherently complex procedures and mathematical calculations of the API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 Standard, using this software is a fast and accurate way to evaluate FFS assessment for damaged equipment in industries. The proposed assessment in the Standard –precisely coded in the software – helps inspectors and plant corrosion engineers to prevent catastrophic failure in components with HIC T

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