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Old 23rd May 2014, 00:51
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Temperature has a definite effect on life. Rule of thumb IIRC is +20⁰C. => 50% life reduction.

Pressure has an effect too, but it's counted more as stress cycles (shutdown > TO > shutdown), and termed LCF or Low Cycle Fatigue. Pressure vessels like casings are certified for a safe life, after which they are scrapped.
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