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Wet welding
Dry welding
Wet welding:
In the case of wet welding, the operation is completed under water, directly
exposed to the wet environment. For this purpose, a different type of
electrode is used. The function is carried out manually. The welder is
allowed to have freedom of movement. Hence, wet welding is the most
effective, efficient and economical process.
The welding power and supply unit is placed on the surface and is connected
to the welder with the help of cables and hoses.
The Advantages:
The Disadvantages:
* The weld is quenched is very fast under water. It decreases the ductility
and impact strength an also makes the weld very porous.
* The visibility of the welder is not up to the required level.
* The amount of voltage that can b employed is very limited. Care has to
be taken so that the welder is not harmed by probable electrical shocks.
Dry Welding:
The Advantages:
The Disadvantages:
Both the welder and the structure are at risk. The welder has to protect
himself from electric shocks. The welder has to be insulated. The voltage of
the welding sets has to be controlled. Pockets of oxygen and hydrogen built
up by the arc will be potentially explosive. The welder has to take precaution
because nitrogen will be built up in the blood stream of the welder, when
exposed to air at high pressure under the water surface. Inspection, although
very difficult, is a mandatory requirement. No defects should remain. In
addition to all these precautions, safe arc-welding precautions are to be
taken.
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