T his paper anticipates a future need for welding processes in depths to 5000 meters. Arc cutting and joining processes are found to be the most suitable for depths in excess of 1500 meters because they avoid the prob...
T his paper anticipates a future need for welding processes in depths to 5000 meters. Arc cutting and joining processes are found to be the most suitable for depths in excess of 1500 meters because they avoid the problem of gas liquification. The underwater arcs are enhanced by constricting effects produced by the deep ocean environment, and no problem with heat generation is expected. Argon or nitrogen shielded arcs are advised for deep sea work. Their use can lead to reduced power requirements, control of penetration and metal transfer rate, and a reduction in porosity and slag inclusions. The cumbersome diving dress required to offset the cold and the problem of visibility in bottom waters is expected to produce the most serious operating difficulties for the welders. Cryogenic gas transport and experimentation in the laboratory and at sea are recommended.
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