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- Title
A Model for Prediction of Fume Formation Rate in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Globular and Spray Modes, DC Electrode Positive.
- Authors
DENNIS, JOHN H.; HEWITT, PETER J.; REDDING, CHRISTOPHER A. J.; WORKMAN, ANDREW D.
- Abstract
Prediction of fume formation rate during metal arc welding and the composition of the fume are of interest to occupational hygienists concerned with risk assessment and to manufacturers of welding consumables. A model for GMAW (DC electrode positive) is described based on the welder determined process parameters (current, wire feed rate and wire composition), on the surface area of molten metal in the arc and on the partial vapour pressures of the component metals of the alloy wire. The model is applicable to globular and spray welding transfer modes but not to dip mode. Metal evaporation from a droplet is evaluated for short time increments and total evaporation obtained by summation over the life of the droplet. The contribution of fume derived from the weld pool and spatter (particles of metal ejected from the arc) is discussed, as are limitations of the model. Calculated droplet temperatures are similar to values determined by other workers. A degree of relationship between predicted and measured fume formation rates is demonstrated but the model does not at this stage provide a reliable predictive tool.
- Subjects
RESPIRATORY allergy; SHIELDED metal arc welding; RISK assessment; FUME hoods; LIQUID metals; HYGIENISTS; MODELING (Sculpture); WELDING; SPATTERWARE
- Publication
Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 2001, Vol 45, Issue 2, p105
- ISSN
0003-4878
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/annhyg/45.2.105