Homan Nikbakht1, Mohammadreza Khanzadeh, Hamid Bakhtiari,
Volume 7, Issue 2 (Journal OF Welding Science and Technology 2022)
Abstract
In the present study, the corrosion behavior and microstructural changes of 5000 series aluminum and copper sheets after the explosive welding process have been investigated. Explosive welding is performed with a fixed stop interval and change of explosive load. Dynamic potential polarization tests and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, light microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy were used. The results of TOEFL polarization curves show that the lowest corrosion velocity was related to the sample with an explosive load of 1.5 and the highest corrosion velocity was related to the sample with an explosive load of 2.5. The corrosion resistance of a sample with an explosive load of 2.5 is less than that of a sample with an explosive load of 1.5 due to more severe plastic deformation at the joint. The metallographic results show a wave-vortexing of the joint due to the increase in the explosive charge. The results of the impedance test in welded samples showed that the value of n (experimental power parameter) decreased with wave-vortexing of the joint and the sample with 2.5 explosive load had the highest corrosion rate. Based on the results of scanning electron microscopy, it was observed that with an increasing explosive charge, the thickness of the local melting layer gradually increases.
M. Karbasian, N. Adabavazeh, M. Nikbakht,
Volume 7, Issue 2 (Journal OF Welding Science and Technology 2022)
Abstract
One of the most dangerous industries is welding and inspection. Risk assessment is a rational procedure for determining the probable repercussions of prospective incidents on people, materials, equipment, and the environment. The risk assessment identifies the efficacy of selected control mechanisms and offers essential data for risk reduction, risk management, control system enhancement, and risk response planning. The current study identified 13 dangerous parts of the "hot crack" and "cold crack." The discovered dangers were then ranked by expert academics in the welding and inspection industries using the best worst fuzzy method. A fuzzy method has been developed to address risk uncertainty and minimize decision inconsistencies. The findings indicate that the primary risk factors for weld metal hot cracking in order of importance are "frozen structure, separation, high tensile stresses in the weld metal, material composition, bonding, preheating, high flow intensity, high-thickness workpiece, and weld pollen form." And "the quantity of hydrogen in the weld metal, high tensile stresses, a vulnerable structure, and a relatively low temperature" are all factors in cold welding of weld metal. The study's results may be used to guide the selection of solutions, remove the primary dangers, and establish security policies in the welding and inspection industries.
