Developments in welding technology applicable to the industry are described in three broad themes; advanced arc welding, friction stir welding and laser processes. In each case, selected advances are reviewed and potential applications and benefits in offshore engineering are presented.
Introduction
Welding is a fundamental technology in the fabrication and repair of virtually all structures in the offshore industry, whether they be above or below sea level, or onshore. It is an enabling technology without which the offshore industry (and many other industries) could not operate ai its present level of sophistication, and yet welding technology often sits in the background, taken for granted as a mature and established technology. Like most technologies, it is developing steadily over time, allowing new benefits in terms of what can be achieved, and in terms of process economics.
The topic will be about the recent developments in a selection of welding processes which may have potential for use in the industries.
Introduction
Welding is a fundamental technology in the fabrication and repair of virtually all structures in the offshore industry, whether they be above or below sea level, or onshore. It is an enabling technology without which the offshore industry (and many other industries) could not operate ai its present level of sophistication, and yet welding technology often sits in the background, taken for granted as a mature and established technology. Like most technologies, it is developing steadily over time, allowing new benefits in terms of what can be achieved, and in terms of process economics.
The topic will be about the recent developments in a selection of welding processes which may have potential for use in the industries.
- Advanced Arc Welding
- Friction Stir Welding
- Laser Welding
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