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What is under water welding?
Types
Wet welding
Dry welding
1.Wet welding
Wet welding is simply means job is performed directly
under water
It involves using special rods and is similar to that of
ordinary welding
Principle of operation
The work to be welded is connected to one side of electric circuit, and
the metal electrode to the other side.
These two parts of circuit are brought together and separated with
slight gap the electric current jumps the gap and causes a sustained
spark, which melts the bare metal, forming the weld pool.
At the same time, the top of electrode melts, and metal droplets are
projected into the weld pool.
During this operation, the flux covering the electrode melts to provide
a shielding gas, which is used to stabilize the arc column and shield the
transfer metal.
The arc burns in the cavity formed inside the flux covering, which is
designed to burn slower than the metal barrel of the electrode.
ADVANTAGES
The versatility and low cost of wet welding makes this
method highly desirable.
Other benefits include the speed with which the
operation is carried out
It is less costly compared to dry welding
The welder can reach portions of offshore structures
that could not be welded using other methods
No enclosures are needed and no time is lost building.
Disadvantages
Rapid quenching of the weld metal by the surrounding
water.
Welders working under water are restricted in
manufacturing etc.,
Hydrogen embrittlement causes cracks.
Poor visibility due to water contamination.
2. Dry welding
In this the welder dives inside the water while the part to be
welded, is enclosed in small dry chamber.
In this technique, specially designed enclosures are being used to
keep the welding equipment and components to be welded, in dry
condition.
Pressure of shielding gas is kept high as per requirement of
working level in water in order to provide adequate protection and
also to expel water out to avoid any contact.
Advantages