Strain/Deformation Measurement

[engrpiper]

Hey all, I am looking to see if there are simple options to monitor online strain, strain rate, deflection or swelling. I have a steam pipe that was deformed by an impact. Most of the pipe was replaced but a small section that was away from the impact has to stay online for a few years. I would like to monitor it without using high temperature strain gaging. Anyone have any input. Thanks in advance for your comments.

 

[BigInch]

Reality check: Seems like if you're really serious about wanting to monitor strain on that piece of pipe, you need to be shutting down and replacing it now.

0.001 inches = 30,000 psi stress. Looks to me like you need those strain gages... or a blue laser micrometer.

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