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Underwater Welding Development Program, Phase II

Office/Division Program
TAP
Project Number
263
Research Initiation Date (Award Date)
Research Performing Activity
Global Divers and Contractors, Inc.
Research Principal Investigator
C. E. Grubbs
Research Contracting Agency
Description

This is a Joint Industry Project (JIP). The purpose is to develop welding electrodes to make wet welds that will, to the greatest extent possible, meet the requirements for Class A dry welds. This will be done be compensating for pressure-induced changes in weld metal. A realistic goal may be Class A welds to 100 feet, Class B+ (reduced porosity and increased ductility) from 100 feet to 200 feet, and consistent Class B welds to 300 feet.

Latest progress update

Project work is complete.