A standard reference for decades, this new edition of Pipe Welding Procedures continues to reinforce the welder's understanding of procedures. Drawing on his extensive practical and teaching experience in the field, the author describes in detail the manipulating procedures used to weld pipe joints. You will find useful information on heat input and distribution, essentials of shielded metal-arc technology, distortion, pipe welding defects, welding safety, essentials of welding metallurgy, and qualification of the welding procedure and the welder.

Features

• Look for new or expanded coverage of:
• Root Bead--Pulse Current--Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
• Shielded Metal Arc Welding--Electrode
• Welding Steel for Low Temperature (Cryogenic) Service
• Down Hill Welding--Heavywall and Large Diameter
• Welding Metallurgy
• Weld Repair

Essentials of Shielded Metal-Arc Welding Technology
Heat Input and Distribution
Preparation of the Pipe Joint
Uphill Welding the Root Bead on Heavy-Wall Pipe (5G Position)
Welding the Root Bead by the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Process
The Intermediate and Cover Passes
Welding Thin Wall Pipe
Horizontal Pipe Welding (2G)
Welding Complicated Pipe Joints
Introduction to Welding Metallurgy
Distortion in Pipe Welding
Pipe Welding Defects
Fitting-up Pipe
Qualification of the Welding Procedure and the Welder
General Welding Safety

Index