Introduction to Welding Engineering

Introduction to Welding Engineering
1-Day Course
Gain an understanding of the welding processes and filler materials used in the fabrication of process equipment.

Private courses are also available. Bring a course to your own location, eliminate costly travel expenses and set your own schedule. On-site training provides you with maximum flexibility and affordability.

Course Description

Develop an Understanding of Welding Engineering

Process plant pressure vessels and piping systems are fabricated by welding. An understanding of the welding processes and filler materials used in the fabrication of this equipment is critical to ensuring equipment reliability. Improper fabrication can influence in-service damage mechanisms. Proper attention to fabrication issues during design and plant maintenance will help ensure desired unit run-lengths while minimizing unplanned outages.

This course introduces many of the common welding processes; discusses filler metal identification; reviews key elements of welding procedures and procedure qualifications; introduces guidelines on filler metal selection including dissimilar metal welding; provides guidance for field applied heat treatments including preheating and Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT); reviews the criteria for deposition of successful weld overlays; and discusses defects that are common to welding processes.

Attendees will leave the course with an improved understanding of the major welding processes and the criteria for successful welding. This knowledge will assist the attendees in making decisions regarding initial fabrication, repair and maintenance.

An intensive hands-on practical welder training course is also available upon request.

Course Outline

• A. Welding Processes
  - SMAW
  - GTAW
  - GMAW
  - SAW
  - FCAW
  
• B. Filler Metal Identification
• C. Filler Metal Selection
  - Similar Materials
  - Dissimilar Materials
  - Weld Overlay and Cladding
• D. Welding Procedures
  - WPS
  - PQR
  - Weld Defects
• E. Miscellaneous Issues
  - Heat Treatment
  - Welding Symbols
  - Weldability Testing
  - Temper Bead Welding
  - Duplex Stainless Steels
  - Welding Resources

Who Should Attend

The course is tailored to welding inspectors; maintenance and reliability engineers; project engineers involved with the purchase of fabricated equipment; welders; welding supervisors; maintenance staff; and others with a general interest in welding. Both novice and moderately experienced attendees will benefit from the subject matter of this course.

Attendees will learn the benefits and limitations of one welding process versus another; how to locate, use and understand key information from typical industry standards; how to identify key information in vendor welding procedures; and the information required to better prepare field maintenance and repair procedures.

General Information

Registrants receive a workbook containing all slides and presentation handouts.

Attendees are encouraged to bring plant problems and questions specific to the subject matter of this course for discussion.

Questions about the Course, Registration, or Special Needs? Contact Equity Engineering at training@equityeng.com.