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In Part 1, we reviewed the welding-related issues identified by the UK Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) during its February…
In February 2025, the UK Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) carried out an inspection relating to tanks and vessels manufactured…
Introduction Temperature control is an important part of welding quality. In many welded joints, especially carbon steels, low alloy steels,…
In Part 1, we looked at why preheat matters in welding. We discussed hydrogen assisted cold cracking, heat affected zone…
In carbon steels, low alloy steels, thick sections, restrained joints, and higher strength steels, preheat can be the difference between…
1. Introduction ASTM A508 Grade 3 is a manganese, nickel, molybdenum low alloy steel supplied in the quenched and tempered…
Welding Procedure Specification and Welding Procedure Qualification documentation are governed by a structured framework of ISO standards. These standards define…
In welding and fabrication projects, especially within EPC, inspection, and QA/QC environments, the terms code, standard, and specification are often…
The component shown in Fig. 1 looks impressive. However, there are two major issues that make the design very poor…
Precipitation or Age Hardening is a process strengthens metals by forming fine precipitates within the structure. Table of Contents Basic…
Tempering and PWHT Parameters Tempering – this has been described in the previous section. However, this process is critical in…
Heat treatment is an important operation in welding. It affects the strength, toughness, corrosion resistance, and residual stress of a…
ISO 3834-2:2021 defines the highest level of quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials, applicable both in workshops and…
Fusion welding is often used in high-risk applications (e.g. pressure vessels, pipelines, bridges, offshore platforms). Poor-quality welds can lead to…
Preamble Sizewell is a small village, located within the civil parish of Leiston, on the Suffolk North Sea coast, in…
Material description Stainless Steel (SS) contains significant amounts of chromium (Cr), nickel (Ni), and sometimes molybdenum (Mo) compared to carbon…
As the demand for offshore wind energy continues to grow, the importance of robust welding qualification processes for monopile fabrication…
It is common practice to use symmetrical (Fig. 1) or asymmetrical (Fig. 2) grooves when welding thick materials. This approach primarily helps to control distortion, balance residual stresses, and reduce weld volume...
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