Underwater Welding
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Underwater welding is used for pipelines, ships and vessels, and mining operations. It can be done through wet welding, which involves welding directly in water using special electrodes, or dry welding inside a sealed chamber. Wet welding is faster and cheaper but has risks of electric shock and poor visibility in water, while dry welding allows for higher quality welds and safety inspections but is more expensive. Proper equipment, training, and precautions are needed to address risks like pressure changes and shark attacks when welding underwater.
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Welding processes have become increasingly important in almost all manufacturing industries and for structural application. Although a large number of techniques are available for welding in atmosphere, many of these techniques cannot be applied in offshore and marine application where presence of water is of major concern. In this regard, it is relevant to note that a great majority of offshore repairing and surfacing work is carried out at a relatively shallow depth, in the region intermittently covered by the water known as the splash zone. Though numerically, most ship repair and welding jobs are carried out at a shallow depth, the most technologically challenging task is repair at greater depths, especially in pipelines and repair of accidental failure. The advantages of underwater welding are largely of an economic nature, because underwater-welding for marine maintenance and repair jobs by passes the need to pull the structure out of the sea and saves valuable time and dry docking costs. It is also an important technique for emergency repairs which allow the damaged structure to be safely transported to dry facilities for permanent repair or scrapping. Underwater welding is applied in both inland and offshore environments, though seasonal weather inhibits offshore underwater welding during winter. In either location, surface supplied air is the most common diving method for underwater welders. Underwater welding is an important tool for underwater fabrication works.
Underwater hyperbaric welding was invented by the Russian metallurgist Konstantin Khrenov in 1932.
Hyperbaric welding is the process of welding at elevated pressures, normally underwater. Hyperbaric welding can either take place wet in the water itself or dry inside a specially constructed positive pressure enclosure and hence a dry environment. It is predominantly referred to as "hyperbaric welding" when used in a dry environment, and "underwater welding" when in a wet environment. The applications of hyperbaric welding are diverse—it is often used to repair ships, offshore oil platforms, and pipelines. Steel is the most common material welded.
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This document discusses underwater welding, including its need, requirements, processes, equipment, classifications, advantages, disadvantages, applications, risks, and developments. Specifically, it outlines the differences between normal welding and underwater welding, describes wet and dry welding processes, and discusses the risks and difficulties of underwater welding including electric shock and gas explosions.
Underwater welding
Underwater welding can be classified as dry welding, which uses sealed chambers, or wet welding, which is performed directly in water. Dry welding produces higher quality welds but requires more complex and expensive equipment. Wet welding is more economical but results in lower weld quality due to water's quenching effect. The underwater environment affects welds by introducing hydrogen that causes embrittlement and oxygen that increases porosity. Weld quality declines with increasing depth due to higher pressures. Proper welding equipment and techniques can help reduce these negative impacts.
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This document provides an overview of underwater welding, including its history, classifications, working principles, advantages, disadvantages, and applications. Underwater welding can be classified as either wet welding, where the welder works directly in water, or dry welding, where welding occurs inside a pressurized chamber. While wet welding is faster and cheaper, it produces lower quality welds compared to dry welding. Underwater welding is used for repairs of ships and structures and construction of pipelines and offshore oil rigs.
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Professional Subsea Service is a professional diving service company that has operated for over 20 years, specializing in subsea technical and civil engineering projects on offshore oil and gas infrastructure. They perform underwater welding in all positions, including the difficult 6G position, and have extensive experience with over 2100 meters of welded joints completed. Their wet welding allows work in locations that dry welding cannot access, though it has limitations in non-destructive testing and weld quality.
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this is the best presentation to get the clear idea and knowledge about Under Water Welding. this the best way to get to know about this topic. and this presentation is from Army institute of Technology pune.
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Underwater welding is used for repairing offshore structures like oil rigs and pipelines. There are two main types: wet welding, where welding occurs directly in water using techniques like MMA; and dry welding, where a chamber is created to weld in a dry environment, with techniques like GTAW and GMAW. Wet welding is cheaper but results in poorer weld quality due to quenching, while dry welding produces higher quality welds but requires more complex and expensive equipment like hyperbaric chambers. Proper insulation and ventilation are needed to address risks like electric shock and gas accumulation. Underwater welding is an important but challenging field with ongoing research into deeper diving capabilities.
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Underwater welding can be classified as either wet or dry welding. Wet welding is performed directly in water and allows for increased freedom of movement but has poorer quality welds than dry welding. Dry welding takes place inside a pressurized chamber near the work area and produces higher quality welds, most commonly using gas tungsten arc welding or gas metal arc welding processes. Underwater welding requires specialized equipment including powerful power supplies, gas manifolds, and pressurized chambers. It is used for applications like pipeline construction and repair, ship construction and maintenance, and offshore oil rig installation and repair.
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Welding processes have become increasingly important in almost all manufacturing industries and for structural application. Although a large number of techniques are available for welding in atmosphere, many of these techniques cannot be applied in offshore and marine application where presence of water is of major concern. In this regard, it is relevant to note that a great majority of offshore repairing and surfacing work is carried out at a relatively shallow depth, in the region intermittently covered by the water known as the splash zone. Though numerically, most ship repair and welding jobs are carried out at a shallow depth, the most technologically challenging task is repair at greater depths, especially in pipelines and repair of accidental failure. The advantages of underwater welding are largely of an economic nature, because underwater-welding for marine maintenance and repair jobs by passes the need to pull the structure out of the sea and saves valuable time and dry docking costs. It is also an important technique for emergency repairs which allow the damaged structure to be safely transported to dry facilities for permanent repair or scrapping. Underwater welding is applied in both inland and offshore environments, though seasonal weather inhibits offshore underwater welding during winter. In either location, surface supplied air is the most common diving method for underwater welders. Underwater welding is an important tool for underwater fabrication works.
Underwater hyperbaric welding was invented by the Russian metallurgist Konstantin Khrenov in 1932.
Hyperbaric welding is the process of welding at elevated pressures, normally underwater. Hyperbaric welding can either take place wet in the water itself or dry inside a specially constructed positive pressure enclosure and hence a dry environment. It is predominantly referred to as "hyperbaric welding" when used in a dry environment, and "underwater welding" when in a wet environment. The applications of hyperbaric welding are diverse—it is often used to repair ships, offshore oil platforms, and pipelines. Steel is the most common material welded.
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Underwater welding can be classified as dry welding, which uses sealed chambers, or wet welding, which is performed directly in water. Dry welding produces higher quality welds but requires more complex and expensive equipment. Wet welding is more economical but results in lower weld quality due to water's quenching effect. The underwater environment affects welds by introducing hydrogen that causes embrittlement and oxygen that increases porosity. Weld quality declines with increasing depth due to higher pressures. Proper welding equipment and techniques can help reduce these negative impacts.
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this is the best presentation to get the clear idea and knowledge about Under Water Welding. this the best way to get to know about this topic. and this presentation is from Army institute of Technology pune.
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Underwater welding is used for repairing offshore structures like oil rigs and pipelines. There are two main types: wet welding, where welding occurs directly in water using techniques like MMA; and dry welding, where a chamber is created to weld in a dry environment, with techniques like GTAW and GMAW. Wet welding is cheaper but results in poorer weld quality due to quenching, while dry welding produces higher quality welds but requires more complex and expensive equipment like hyperbaric chambers. Proper insulation and ventilation are needed to address risks like electric shock and gas accumulation. Underwater welding is an important but challenging field with ongoing research into deeper diving capabilities.
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Underwater welding can be classified as either wet or dry welding. Wet welding is performed directly in water and allows for increased freedom of movement but has poorer quality welds than dry welding. Dry welding takes place inside a pressurized chamber near the work area and produces higher quality welds, most commonly using gas tungsten arc welding or gas metal arc welding processes. Underwater welding requires specialized equipment including powerful power supplies, gas manifolds, and pressurized chambers. It is used for applications like pipeline construction and repair, ship construction and maintenance, and offshore oil rig installation and repair.
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Underwater welding
Underwater welding is an important technique used for underwater fabrication. There are two main types: wet welding, where welding is performed directly under water using a special electrode, and dry welding, where an enclosed chamber is used to displace water and allow welding in a dry environment filled with gas. Wet welding is more common due to greater freedom of movement but has higher risks, while dry welding has higher costs but lower risks. Underwater welding requires higher currents than air welding due to water cooling the weld. It is used in offshore construction, ship repair, and salvage operations. Underwater welders require commercial diving certification and welding qualifications.
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The document discusses two methods for underwater welding: wet welding and dry welding. Wet welding involves welding directly in water and has advantages such as being the cheapest and fastest method, but disadvantages such as poor visibility and risk of hydrogen embrittlement. Dry welding involves welding in a pressurized chamber and has advantages like better weld quality and worker safety, but higher costs associated with the complex equipment required. The document compares the pros and cons of each welding method.
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Underwater welding can be classified as wet welding or dry welding. Wet welding is performed directly in water using manual arc welding, which has advantages of lower cost but risks of cracking and poor visibility. Dry welding uses a chamber near the work area and gas metal arc welding for better quality welds and welder safety, but requires more complex equipment and has higher costs. Underwater welding is used for ship repair and construction, offshore energy structures, and other underwater fabrication work, but poses electric shock and explosion risks that require inspections.
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Underwater welding is used for repairing offshore structures like oil rigs and pipelines. There are two types: wet welding, where welding occurs directly in water; and dry welding, where a chamber is created to keep water out. Wet welding uses manual metal arc welding and is cheaper but results in poorer quality welds due to quenching from water. Dry welding produces higher quality welds using gas tungsten or metal arc welding inside a pressurized chamber, but is more expensive. Precautions must be taken to prevent electric shocks and gas explosions when welding underwater. Research continues on welding deeper underwater through robotic technologies.
Underwater welding
Underwater welding is a specialized welding process that involves welding at depths below the surface of water. It can be classified as wet welding, where welding is done directly in water, or dry welding, where a dry chamber is created to perform the welding. Wet welding uses manual metal arc welding with direct current power and special electrodes. It allows for work in difficult to reach areas but results in lower quality welds due to quenching from the water. Dry welding produces higher quality welds by working in a pressurized chamber, but requires more complex and expensive equipment. Underwater welding is used for offshore construction, ship repair, and pipeline maintenance.
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Underwater welding is an important technique for fabrication and repair of marine structures. It was developed in 1946 when special waterproof electrodes were created in Holland. There are two main types of underwater welding: welding performed directly in water and hyperbaric welding which is done inside a pressurized chamber. Manual metal arc welding is commonly used for repairs of offshore platforms due to its versatility and low cost. Research continues on techniques like hyperbaric welding to enable welding at depths of 500 to 1000 meters. Underwater welding is used for offshore construction, ship repair and maintenance, and construction of large ships.
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This document discusses two types of underwater welding: dry welding and wet welding. Dry welding takes place inside a sealed chamber filled with gas that is pressurized to the surrounding water pressure. It has advantages like welder safety and good weld quality but high costs. Wet welding occurs directly in water and is cheaper and faster but results in lower weld strength due to rapid cooling in water. The document provides details on the types, advantages, and disadvantages of each underwater welding method.
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2) Wet welding is simpler but produces lower quality welds due to quenching from water and hydrogen embrittlement. Dry welding allows better control but requires more complex equipment.
3) Advances include developing automated dry welding robots and testing friction and explosive welding at deeper depths. Ongoing research aims to improve welding quality and safety at high pressures.
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underwater welding is the process of welding at elevated pressures, normally underwater. Hyperbaric welding can either take place wet in the water itself or dry inside a specially constructed positive pressure enclosure and hence a dry environment. It is predominantly referred to as "hyperbaric welding" when used in a dry environment, and "underwater welding" when in a wet environment. The applications of hyperbaric welding are diverse—it is often used to repair ships, offshore oil platforms, and pipelines. Steel is the most common material welded.
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Underwater welding is needed to repair cracks in ships, bridges, and submarines or construct underwater pipelines. It can be done through wet welding, where the welder works directly in water, or dry welding within a pressurized chamber. Wet welding uses specialized electrodes and equipment but has more freedom of movement, while dry welding has better quality control but is more complex and expensive. Hazards of underwater welding include electric shock, gas explosions, and pressure injuries. Automation is increasingly used to reduce risks to divers.
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Underwater welding is a specialized welding process that involves welding at depths below the surface of water. It can be classified as wet welding, where welding is done directly in water, or dry welding, where a dry chamber is created to perform the welding. Wet welding uses manual metal arc welding with direct current power and special electrodes. It allows for work in difficult to reach areas but results in lower quality welds due to quenching from the water. Dry welding produces higher quality welds by working in a pressurized chamber, but requires more complex and expensive equipment. Underwater welding is used for offshore construction, ship repair, and pipeline maintenance.
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2) Wet welding is simpler but produces lower quality welds due to quenching from water and hydrogen embrittlement. Dry welding allows better control but requires more complex equipment.
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Underwater welding is a specialized process used to repair damaged ships and structures underwater. There are two main types of underwater welding: wet welding, where the welder works manually underwater exposed to the humid environment using specialized electrodes; and dry welding (hyperbaric welding), where the entire process occurs inside a pressurized chamber filled with breathable gas like helium. While allowing welding without issues from currents or marine life, dry welding requires more complex and expensive equipment. Both wet and dry underwater welding pose risks to the welder from electrical shocks, explosive gas pockets, and decompression sickness that require safety precautions.
Unit 4 OTHER WELDING PROCESS (MECHANICAL ELECTIVE COURSE)
The document discusses various welding processes including thermit welding, electron beam welding, laser beam welding, friction stir welding, and underwater welding. Thermit welding uses an exothermic reaction to generate heat and join metals. Electron beam welding uses a concentrated beam of electrons to melt materials in a vacuum. Laser beam welding focuses intense laser light to join metals. Friction stir welding is a solid-state process that uses a rotating pin to plasticize and join metals without melting. Underwater welding can be done wet using shielded metal arc welding or dry using gas tungsten arc welding inside a pressurized chamber.
welding process
Welding is a process where two metal pieces are joined by heating them with an electric arc or gas flame with an electrode or gas torch, with or without the application of pressure. There are several common welding processes including shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux cored arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), and submerged arc welding (SAW). Each process has advantages for different applications but also limitations.
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A welder specializes in fusing materials like metals or plastics together using welding equipment. Welders must have dexterity, technical knowledge of materials, and awareness of safety practices, as welding can be dangerous if not done properly. Personal protective equipment like gloves, jackets and helmets are worn to prevent burns from heat and ultraviolet light exposure. Welding curtains also shield bystanders from ultraviolet light.
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The document summarizes several welding processes:
- Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) is slow but requires a clean environment and high skill level. Contamination can cause porosity.
- Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) has high deposition rates and can use different electrode and flux combinations. It is highly automated and produces less smoke than other processes.
- Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW) uses flame heat and requires a feathered edge joint preparation. It is relatively slow and requires high skill.
- Stud welding is fast, economical, and requires little skill. It is used in construction for attaching studs in a repetitive process.
Under water welding (1) (3)
The document discusses underwater welding techniques, including wet and dry welding. Wet welding is done at ambient water pressure with divers using special electrodes. Dry welding uses a pressurized chamber filled with gas to shield the weld from water pressure. Common processes for dry welding include GTAW and SMAW. Dry welding provides better quality welds but requires more complex and costly equipment than wet welding. Underwater welding faces risks from electric shock, gas explosions, and pressure injuries and is used in applications like offshore oil pipelines and ship repair.
Plasma Arc Welding
Plasma arc welding (PAW) is a welding process where an electric arc forms between an electrode and the workpiece to melt and join the materials. In PAW, the plasma arc is separated from the shielding gas and forced through a copper nozzle, constricting the arc into a high temperature plasma jet. Key benefits of PAW include excellent control, stability, penetration, and suitability for automation. Common applications of PAW include welding in aerospace, tool/die manufacturing, and automotive/railway industries.
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Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), also known as tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding, is an arc welding process that uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode to produce the weld. The weld area is protected from oxidation or other atmospheric contamination by an inert shielding gas (usually argon or helium) and a filler metal is normally used, though some welds can be made with no filler metal. TIG welding is often used for welding thin materials and is highly controllable since it uses a non-melting electrode.
Arc welding processes
Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), also known as manual metal arc (MMA) welding or stick welding, is one of world's most popular welding processes due to its versatility and simplicity. It is particularly dominant in maintenance and repair industries and is used extensively in construction of steel structures and industrial fabrication. While its use has declined with expanded use of flux-cored arc welding and gas metal arc welding, SMAW remains popular for its low equipment costs and wide applicability, especially among amateurs and small businesses. SMAW can be used to weld many materials like carbon steel, stainless steel, and cast iron, in any position with proper technique.
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Underwater Welding
- 1. UNDERWATER WELDING JOSHUA SOLOMON JOSHUA SOLOMON
- 2. Welding process , normally done in the Underwater. JOSHUA SOLOMON
- 3. JOSHUA SOLOMON Underwater Pipelines: Underwater pipelines or submarine pipelines are a huge area where underwater welding is frequently used. Most of these pipelines transport oil and gas from one state or area to another. Dockyards: Dockyard or shipyard is another huge area where underwater welding is largely used. These are the places where all sizes of ships and vessels are repaired and manufactured. Mining: Underwater mining or deep-sea mining is a large industry where raw minerals are retrieved from the sea bed. This also requires huge underwater welding activity for smoothly running its operation. Ships and submarines.
- 4. JOSHUA SOLOMON Power supply of 400amp or more DC generators , rectifiers. Gas manifolds. Voltage settings and welding pre-setup.
- 5. Wet Welding Dry Welding JOSHUA SOLOMON
- 6. Direct exposed to the water Water proof stick electrode Most commonly used welding is GMAW . JOSHUA SOLOMON
- 7. Arc welding which continuously feds Electrode and Shielding gas. GMAW also called as MIG or MAG . High quality welds . Yields high productivity. JOSHUA SOLOMON
- 8. Less Equipments only needed. Operating speed is high. No seal chamber is required. Cost is less compare to dry welding. JOSHUA SOLOMON
- 9. Rapid quenching of weld metal by water . => tensile strength => ductility => porosity and hardness Poor visibility. Electric shock occurs. JOSHUA SOLOMON
- 10. JOSHUA SOLOMON
- 11. JOSHUA SOLOMON A Chamber sealed in the area to be welded. Does the work inside in it. Gas metal arc welding is used .
- 12. JOSHUA SOLOMON Hyperbaric welding Cavity welding
- 13. JOSHUA SOLOMON More safety than wet welding. Good quality weld. Surface monitoring. Non destructive testing possible.
- 14. JOSHUA SOLOMON Process cost is high Cost of equipment is high More energy required. It welds only possible places.
- 15. JOSHUA SOLOMON Underwater welding include the risk of electric shock for the welder. Expert divers only applicable. Shark attacks are possible. High pressure will form.
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