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PROCEDURE FOR UNDERWATER WELDING PROCEDURES

1-GENERAL

The following welding procedures are typical of those which have been approved for dry chamber and
wet welding repairs to ships. These procedures may be used for welder-diver training; they mayalsa be
used by activities as guidelines in developing their own underwater welding procedures.

2- UNDERWATER WELDING PROCEDURE FOR WELDING ORDINARY STRENGTH AND HIGHER

STRENGTH CARBON STEELS USlNG CARBON STEEL ELECTRODES

2.1Introduction. This welding procedure outlines the basic welding parameters, materials, and
techniques to be used for dry chamber production welds at depths between Oand 50 feet.

2.1.1 Variations in such parameters as travel speed, amperage, and voltage are dependent on
production conditions. This procedure specifies the range of such variables shown to be valid based on
the qualification tests performed.

2.2 References.

a. ANSI/AWS
D3.6, American Welding Society, Specification for Underwater Welding.

b. U.S.NAVY underwater cutting & welding manual.

2.3 Welding Parameters.

2.3.1 Base Metal and Thickness Range.

a. Carbon steel, ordinary strength and higher strength, of MIL-S-22698

b. Thicknessrange, 1/8 inch to two times the qualification test specimen thickness

2.3.2 Weld Joint Design(s). Groove and fillet.

2.3.3 Welding Position and Direction. All positions. When welding vertical, progression shall be up.

2.3.4 Welding Process. Shieldedmetal are welding (SMAW).

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2.3.5 Welding Consumables. $oft Touch AWSE70 XX UW - es - 1 1/8 inchelectrodes.

2.3.6 Welding Technique. Thisprocedureis qualifiedfor single-passand multiple-passweldingusing

either (or both)the stringerbead or the weave bead technique.

2.3.7 Time Lapse between Passes. Norestrictionon this time.

2.3.8 Elecbical Characteristics.

a. Open circuit voltage, 60-80 volts DC.

b. Weldingcurrent type: Direct current, electrode positive (DCEP).

2.3.9 Preheat and Interposes Temperature. 12soF,minimum.

2.3.10 Post-Weld Heat Treatment. None.

2.3.11 Welding Water Depth Range. Oto and includingSOfeet.

2.4 Electrode Handling Procedure. Allelectrodes are to be received in hermeticallysealed containers.

Once the electrodes are removed from the containers, they shall be either stored in electrode holding
ovens at 22so-300oF, or they shall be immediatelysealed in plastic bags. Onlyenough electrodes for one
day's use should be stored in the bags, and each bag shall contain 20 electrodes.

2.4.1 The sealed bags shall be transferred to the dry chamber in pressurized canisters for additional
protection. Once the bags are removed from the canisters, they shall not be opened until welding is to
begin, and onlyone bag of electrodes shall be opened at one time. Once a bag is opened, the maximum
exposure time of the electrodes to the chamber atmosphere is 90 minutes. Electrodes exposed for more
than 90 minutes shall be discarded.

2.4.2 Each electrode shall be visuallyexamined prior to use. Anyelectrode that appears contaminated by
water, or is otherwise in poor condition, shall not be used. Allelectrodes must be accounted for by the
diving supervisor.

2.5 Inspection and Quality Assura"ce. Allprocedureand performancequalificationtesting shallbe

performedas requiredby Referencean as invokedin Referencec.

2.5.1 Confirmationweld(s) shall be performed at the underwater work site. Welding, testing and
inspection shall be as required by Reference c.

2.6 Welder Qualification. Allwelder-divers shall be qualified prior to production welding. Qualification
testing shall be as required by Reference an as invoked in Reference c.

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2.7 General Notes.

2.7.1 Cables. Weldingcables shall be copper of size 2/0 or larger.

2.7.2 Power Supplies. Weldingpower supplies shall be 300 ampere or larger with aminimum 60
percent duty cycle.

2.7.3 Cleaning. Surfacesto be welded shall be cleaned to saund metal using grinders, wire brushes, or
other appropriate means. All contaminants that produce hydrogen or oxygen, such as petroleum products
or rust, must be removed. Salt deposits shall alsa be removed using fresh water. All joint areas shall be
dry prior to welding.

2.7.3.1 Eachweld pass shall have the slag removed prior to depositing the next weld pass. Alsa, any
visible irregularities that may affect the quality of the weld shall be removed prior to depositing the next
weld pass.

2.7.4 Grounds. The ground connection shall be located as clese as practical to the weld joint. All ground
connections shall be secure in order to inhibit any stray currents.

2.7.5 Protedion from Shock. Rubber gloves shall always be wom under leather gloves when welding
or using electrical equipment.

2.7.6 Elecbical Switching. Electricalpower for welding shall be controlled through a knife switch
located on the surface near the welding power saurce. The switch should remain open except when
welding is taking place.

2.7.7 Leads.All welding leads should be in goOOcondition with no unprepared breaks in the insulation.
Only copper welding leads shall be used.

2.7.8 Addendums. Specific requirements for special applications will be addressed on an attached
addendum sheet. Where such an addendum sheet is attached, it will become an integral part of this
procedure.

3 - WET WELDING PROCEDURE FOR WELDING ORDINARY STRENGTH CARBON STEELS

USlNG CARBON STEEL ELECTRODES

3.1Introduction. This welding procedure outlines the basic welding parameters, materials and
techniques to be used for wet production welding at depths between 7 and 50 feet.

3.1.1 Variations in such parameters as travel speed, amperage and voltage are dependent on production
conditions.This procedure specifiesthe range of such variables shown to be valid based on the
qualification tests perform'ed.

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3.2 References.

a. ANSI/AWSD3.6, AmericanWeldingSociety, Speciticationfor Underwater Welding.

3.3 Welding Parameters.

3.3.1 Base Metal and Thickness Range.

a. Ordinarystrength carbon steel of MIL-S-22698

b. Thicknessrange, 1/8 inchto and including11/8 inch.

3.3.2 Weld Joint Design(s). Grooveand tiliet.

3.3.3 Welding Position and Direction. Allpositions.Whenweldingvertical,progressionshallbe

down.

3.3.4 Welding Process. Shielded metal are welding (SMAW).

3.3.5 Welding Consumables. 1/8-inchdiameter BROCOSoft Touch CS-1.

3.3.6 Welding Technique. This procedure is qualified for single-pass and multiple-pass welding using
either (or both) the stringer bead or the weave bead technique.

3.3.7 Time Lapse between Passes. Norestrictionon this time.

3.3.8 Elecbical Characteristics.

a. Opencireuitvoltage, 60-80 volts De.

b. Weldingcurrent type: Direct current, electrode negative (DCEN).

3.3.9 Welding Water Depth Range. 7 to and including50 feet.

3.4 Electrode Handling Procedure. Eachelectrodeshallbe visuallyexaminedpriorto use. Any

electrodethat appears contaminatedby water, or isotherwisein poorcondition,shallnot be used. All
electrodesmust be accountedfor bythe divingsupervisor.

3.5 Inspection and Quality Assurance. Allprocedureand performancequalificationtestingshallbe

performedas requiredby.Referenceb as invokedin Referencec.

3.5.1 Contirmationweld(s) shall be performed at the underwater work site. Welding,testing, and
inspection shall be as required by Reference c.

3.6 Welder Qualification. Allwelder-divers shall be qualified prior to production welding. Qualitication
testing shall be as required by Reference b as invoked in Reference c.

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3.7 General Notes.

3.7.1 Cables. Weldingcables shall be copper of size 2/0 or larger.

3.7.2 Power Supplies. Welding power supplies shall be 300 ampere or larger with aminimum 60
percent duty cycle.

3.7.3 Cleaning.Surfacesto be welded shall be cleaned to sound metal using grinders, wire brushes, or
other appropriatemeans.

3.7.3.1 Eachweld pass shall have the slag removed prior to depositing the next weld pass. Also, any
visible irregularities that may affect the quality of the weld shall be removed prior to depositing the next
weld pass.

3.7.4 Grounds.The ground connection shall be located as close as practical to the weld joint. All ground
connections shall be secure in order to inhibit any stray currents.

3.7.5 Protection from Shock. Rubber gloves shall always be wom under leather gloves when welding.

3.7.6 Elecbical Switching. Electricalpower for welding shall be contralled through a knife switch
located on the surface near the welding power source. The switch should remain open except when
welding is taking place.

3.7.7 Leads. All welding leads should be in goOOcondition with no unprepared breaks in the insulation.
Only copper welding leads shall be used.

3.7.8 Addendums. Specific requirements for special applications will be addressed on an attached
addendumsheet.Wheresuchan addendumsheetis attached,it will becomean integralpart of this
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