Underwater Welding - Present Status and Future Scope

Abstract

Welding in offshore and marine application is an area of research and understanding where, many problems are still unsolved. In the present paper, a brief description of the different commercial underwater techniques has been made. The problems in underwater welding have also been discussed in context to the existing welding techniques. Detailed description of a few advanced welding techniques has also been made. Finally, the scope of further research has been recommended. Key words: Under water welding, TIG, MIG, SAW, laser, frictionDOI: 10.3329/jname.v3i1.927Journal of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering 3(2006) 39-48