Study of mechanical properties and characterization of pipe steel welded by hybrid (Friction stir weld + root are weld) approach

Yong Chae Lim, Samuel Sanderson, Murray Mahoney, Andrew J. Wasson, Doug P. Fairchild, Yanli Wang, Zhili Feng

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Abstract

Friction stir welding (FSW) has recently attracted attention as an alternative construction process for gas/oil transportation applications due to advantages compared to fusion welding techniques. A significant advantage is the ability of FSW to weld the entire or nearly the entire wall thickness in a single pass, while fusion welding requires multiple passes. However, when FSW is applied to a pipe or tube geometry, an internal back support anvil is required to resist the plunging forces exerted during FSW. Unfortunately, it may not be convenient or economical to use internal backing support due to limited access for some applications. To overcome this issue, ExxonMobil recently developed a new concept, combining root arc welding and FSW. That is, a root arc weld is made prior to FSW that supports the normal loads associated with FSW. In the present work, mechanical properties of a FSW + root arc welded pipe steel are reported including microstructure and microhardness.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFriction Stir Welding and Processing VIII - Held During TMS 2015 144th Annual Meeting and Exhibition
EditorsYuri Hovanski, Murray W. Mahoney, Yutaka Sato, Rajiv S. Mishra
PublisherMinerals, Metals and Materials Society
Pages55-68
Number of pages14
ISBN (Electronic)9781119082491
StatePublished - 2015
EventFriction Stir Welding and Processing VIII - TMS 2015 144th Annual Meeting and Exhibition - Orlando, United States
Duration: Mar 15 2015Mar 19 2015

Publication series

NameTMS Annual Meeting
Volume2015-January

Conference

ConferenceFriction Stir Welding and Processing VIII - TMS 2015 144th Annual Meeting and Exhibition
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando
Period03/15/1503/19/15

Keywords

  • Friction stir welding
  • Hybrid approach
  • Mechanical properties
  • Pipe steel
  • Root arc weld

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