This course covers the knowledge and skills that apply to welding pipe. Topics include pipe positions, joint geometry, and preparation with emphasis placed on bead application, profile, and weld discontinuities. Students perform SMAW welds to applicable codes on carbon steel pipe with prescribed electrodes in various positions
Outcomes
- Identify the different pipe positions.
- Describe and identify the different electrodes used and why.
- Identify and perform proper open-root pipe preparation.
- Demonstrate the ability to weld pipe in the 6G position using the appropriate SMAW electrodes.
Prerequisites
None
Crosslisted Courses
N/A None Fall, Spring, Spring, Summer
Campus
South