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Welders Forum by jerome263: 6:52pm On Oct 04, 2014 |
WELDERS WORKING IN OIL COMPANIES, PLS SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH US HERE.TELL US HOW WE YOUNG WELDERS CAN GET TO D TOP. THANK U AS U CORPORATE. 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Welders Forum by cyprel(m): 10:49pm On Oct 05, 2014 |
am also a welder..hope to learn from this forum |
Re: Welders Forum by JAkpayen(m): 11:58am On Oct 06, 2014 |
@OP Did you know anything about underwater welding? 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Welders Forum by jerome263: 3:39pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
No, I just had my HND in welding and fabrication from DSPG 9 Likes |
Re: Welders Forum by Dreamflyin(m): 9:16pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
I'm a machinist with more than half a decade experience. Left school 2010. Running my family tech company. Please any welder with knowledge of where I could get a CO2 Mig welder? 15kg spool machine? Lots of us don't upgrade on our skills. Newer trends and efficient welding are turning out by the day. Check YouTube and alibaba for the latest equipments and skill. Get ready for the job, not let the job get ready for you. It's a technical field, so what you read in school just has a face value. What can you do and not, what did you study 14 Likes |
Re: Welders Forum by cyprel(m): 5:38pm On Oct 11, 2014 |
how much is the cost of a digital welding machine that can run tig and arc welding processes.... I will appreciate your responses |
Re: Welders Forum by Nobody: 9:55pm On Oct 11, 2014 |
Finally i think i found what i've been waiting for. God bless the OP for this great thread! 11 Likes |
Re: Welders Forum by cyprel(m): 9:45pm On Oct 12, 2014 |
are there no professional welders on Nl pls let us keep this thread alive |
Re: Welders Forum by Nobody: 11:31pm On Oct 12, 2014 |
Dreamflyin:wow...never knew there are machinist in Nigeria. |
Re: Welders Forum by Dreamflyin(m): 7:02am On Oct 13, 2014 |
Lol.. Like seriously? Thought Nigeria lives in huts and walks around? With automobiles and industrial machines everywhere, how do we fabricate some less complex parts? How about Oil and Gas? |
Re: Welders Forum by double3(m): 6:54pm On Oct 13, 2014 |
JAkpayen:I don't know exactly the info u need, but if ur asking about where to learn under water welding, PTI warri runs a prog in underwater welding I think so, but u need to be a surface welder before thinking about going into underwater welding 3 Likes |
Re: Welders Forum by cyprel(m): 9:54pm On Oct 13, 2014 |
JAkpayen: I graduated from pti and I can tell you they don't run underwater welding rather they run commercial diving(scuba diving I) that runs for a period of 6-8 months for a cost of (153k-sch fees,you will buy all your swimming kits with oxygen and pay for all the excursion(rivers,sometimes sea around delta state and environs) after which you will write an exam at d end of everything that qualify you as a certified diver(that is if you pass)..after being certified as a diver you can proceed by running a one year program in welding to become an underwater welder.. NB: stressful but I bet you it pays off at the end cos most of their graduates(divers) are hot cake cos of the training they are subjected to 5 Likes |
Re: Welders Forum by jerome263: 8:53am On Oct 16, 2014 |
Thank u for d info I appreciate |
Re: Welders Forum by Champella(m): 6:57am On Oct 26, 2014 |
Wow! This is a very good thread as there are lots of things to be learnt here. However, i have a few questions to ask the house. * How can the health implications of this job be minimized as i believe it is detrimental to one's health and eyes in the long run? * What skills can be combined with welding to make one more marketable? |
Re: Welders Forum by cyprel(m): 9:41pm On Oct 26, 2014 |
Champella: Most welding facilities (not local) we have these days are well equipped with fumes extractor to minimize the rate of inhaling toxic substances from the weldment and for the eyes issues it depend on individual cos during my training session I never for ones had a sore or arc eye. BTW always use your PPE at all times. for the skill I think what is trending now in d industry is underwater welding though it's risky. My opinion 5 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Welders Forum by Champella(m): 9:59pm On Oct 26, 2014 |
cyprel: Could you please explain in details the risks involved in Underwater welding? Thanks in advance |
Re: Welders Forum by cyprel(m): 12:27pm On Oct 27, 2014 |
Underwater welding is a technique that is employed in various marine engineering projects, wherein welding is carried out under the surface of the water. Underwater welding is generally performed on steel, and needs special diving skills on the part of the welder. The functions of an underwater welder include repairing pipelines, offshore oil platforms, ships, and other structures, which are submerged under the water. Considering that taking the entire structures out of water in order to repair them, is not only a herculean task, but also a very expensive one, it seems rather advisable to work on such structures, keeping them in situ. Underwater welding reduces the cost of the company by directly mending the damages under the water, thus saving time and a lot of money. The repairing is done by specialized welders, trained for the job. Underwater welding can be divided into two main types - dry welding and wet welding. Both these, come under the category of 'hyperbaric welding, a high pressure welding method. In dry underwater welding, the area which is supposed to be mended is enclosed in a chamber and the water is completely pumped out from that area. The underwater welder, then, performs his repairing work inside this specially prepared chamber, which is totally dry even though it is under the water. Wet welding, on the other hand, takes place in a setting which is completely wet. Underwater Welding Death an average death rate of 13-17%, this occupation could be considered one of the most deadly out there. An average of 30 out of 200 welders dies on the job. Dangers on the Job 1. Danger of Electric Shock Electrocution can occur under water when equipment that is not properly tested for underwater welding is used. All equipment must be well insulted and waterproof electrode connected to it. 2. Possibility of an Explosion Explosion normally occurs with the involvement of hydrogen and oxygen that result in the forming of gas pockets. When these pockets are ignited that can become extremely lethal. 3. Decompression Sickness This is also referred to as divers disease where harmful gases such as nitrogen are inhaled by the diver from moving quickly between a high pressure to low pressure zone. This type of injury can result in rashes, sickness, joint pain, paralysis, or even death. 4. Breakdown of Dental Amalgam This is the result of a metallic taste in your mouth received from the magnetic field created as a secondary current in oral tissues. 5. Musculoskeletal Issues and Hearing Impairment Divers can run the risk of joint pain, muscle stiffness and various hearing impairments. 6. Cognitive Issues This injuries include loss of memory, inability to verbally reason, and more as a result of decompression sickness. 7. Drowning The failure of equipment can result in the diver drowning. 8. Lung, Ear, and Nose Damage This is the result of high pressure being exerted in the underwater environment. 9. Local Marine Animal Encounters Sharks, octopuses, and more can pose a risk and threat to the diver. The underwater welders are, however, constantly in contact with their team members who are on the surface, in case they need any help. Immediate assistance is provided to them in cases of risks or if they happen to face any kind of trouble under the water. The underwater welders are also provided with sufficient air supply from the standard scuba breathing apparatus. Underwater welding can be a promising career for people, who love adventure and going to virtually inaccessible places. However, proper and adequate training is required in order to ensure the safety of the welder, and also to make sure that nothing goes wrong while the work is in progress and even after it is done. 27 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Welders Forum by jerome263: 10:58am On Nov 12, 2014 |
THANK U VERY MUCH MR CYPREL I REALLY APPRECIATE 1 Like |
Re: Welders Forum by jerome263: 11:05am On Nov 12, 2014 |
pls welders, lets try to keep this trend alive by sharing our experience and asking questions. |
Re: Welders Forum by jerome263: 11:06am On Nov 12, 2014 |
pls welders, lets try to keep this trend alive by sharing our experience and asking questions. Tnk u as u corporate. |
Re: Welders Forum by donmatin(m): 8:15am On Oct 25, 2015 |
I think this forum should also be a way of sharing welding jobs available in nigeria.thanks to the creator of this thread |
Re: Welders Forum by jerome263: 6:53am On Oct 26, 2015 |
donmatin:. u are right..... 2 Likes |
Re: Welders Forum by Matican: 8:44am On Oct 26, 2015 |
Nice topic. For about four years I used to be a poacher (welder SMAW/FCAW). But I became a game collector (QA/QC welding inspector) 18 months back. I still do a bit of welding though... 2 Likes |
Re: Welders Forum by double3(m): 8:57am On Oct 26, 2015 |
Once the hood closes,the bullshit stops......SMAW all the way. 1 Like |
Re: Welders Forum by donmatin(m): 9:09am On Oct 26, 2015 |
Matican:maybe when ur firm or der is a firm conducting test for welders you can tell us...where did u do QA/QC in welding? 1 Like |
Re: Welders Forum by jerome263: 8:20pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
Matican:. sir, can u pls tell us more about ur job, just to motivate us...... |
Re: Welders Forum by musawisdom(m): 7:49pm On Jun 16, 2016 |
I'm here to revive this forum |
Re: Welders Forum by Rhesusmonkey(m): 12:13am On Jun 17, 2016 |
musawisdom:lol, lemme also help in the revival too. are u a welder, ndt tech or a welding inspector? |
Re: Welders Forum by musawisdom(m): 7:12am On Jun 19, 2016 |
A welder in osun state. 1 Like |
Re: Welders Forum by joshuaeseoghene: 11:03am On Sep 13, 2016 |
Plz cn anybody help me wit any location were I cn learn pipe welding in warri apart from PTI 1 Like |
Re: Welders Forum by solidmyk(m): 11:43am On Oct 25, 2017 |
I pray this forum comes back to life, hope we could share our work experience and how to upgrade our welding skills. 3 Likes |
Re: Welders Forum by mop4: 10:01am On Nov 06, 2017 |
joshuaeseoghene: Any answer to this..... 2 Likes 2 Shares |
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