Analysis of the Circumferential Joints (Double Strap Butt Joints) to be used in Boiler Shells - A Review Study

One of most important sector currently growing at a rapid rate is the manufacturing industry which is responsible for the production of heavy machinery. This heavy machinery can be considered as one of the basic elements in development of any country. As India is striving hard for the rapid and sustainable development, demand of heavy machinery has also increased. One of the basic components in this category is the power plant which is responsible for electricity generation. Boilers in power plants are one of the important components which are responsible for steam generation and also work as steam storage devices. In order to develop the boiler shell, a long length metallic is shaped into a cylindrical form and is connected through butt joints. These butt joints are one of the key features for the researchers as a lot of researchers are studying and researching about butt joints. Current paper reviews the research work already going on in the field of butt joints.