The recent introduction of KIAPPLIED to the TM0177 Method D test method is explained and
discussed. The reporting of KIAPPLIED allows end users to calculate an equivalent NACE KISSC from
DCB results that would be considered “offspec” when considering NACE or API requirements. If the
crack path is valid, you can still get some information from the test.
Keywords: sulfide stress cracking, DCB, SSC, TM0177, testing, methodology, KIAPPLIED