Applied Welding Engineering: Processes, Codes, and Standards

ISBN-13: 9780128213483 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 476 str.

Ramesh Singh

Spis treści

Section 1: Introduction to basic metallurgy1. Introduction2. Alloys3. Physical metallurgy4. Structure of materials5. Production of steel6. Classification of steel7. Cast iron and cast steel8. Stainless steels and other CRAs9. Nonferrous materials10. Working with metals11. Mechanical properties and testing of metals 12. Heat treatment of steels

Section 2: Welding metallurgy and welding processes1. Introduction2. Physics of welding 3. Welding and joining processes4. Welding automation5. Physical effect of heat on material during welding 6. Stresses, shrinkage, and distortion in weldments7. Welding, corrosion-resistant alloys-Stainless steel8. Welding nonferrous metals and alloys9. Weld defects and inspection

Section 3: Nondestructive testing 1. Introduction2. Visual inspection (VT)3. Radiography4. Magnetic particle testing5. Penetrant testing6. Ultrasonic testing7. Eddy current testing8. Acoustic emission testing (AET)9. Ferrite testing 10. Pressure testing

Section 4: Codes and Standards1. Introduction2. Codes, specifications and standards

O autorze

Ramesh Singh, MS, IEng, MWeldI, is registered as Incorporated Engineer with British Engineering Council UK and a Member of The Welding Institute, UK. He worked as engineer for various operating and EPC organizations in Middle East, Canada and US. Most recently, he worked for 10 years with Gulf Interstate Engineering, Houston, TX. He is now consulting in the fields of pipeline integrity and related materials and corrosion topics. Ramesh is a graduate from Indian Air Force Technical Academy, with diplomas in Structural Fabrication Engineering and Welding Technology. He has been member and officer of the Canadian Standard Association and NACE and serves on several technical committees. He has worked in industries spanning over aeronautical, alloy steel castings, fabrication, machining, welding engineering, petrochemical, and oil and gas. He has written several technical papers and published articles in leading industry magazines, addressing the practical aspects of welding, construction and corrosion issues relating to structures, equipment and pipelines.