Optimization of Submerged Arc Welding through Voltage Variation to Achieve Superior Mechanical Properties Using P355N Base Material

This study focuses on the optimization of the submerged arc welding (SAW) process through the variation of welding voltage to achieve improved mechanical properties of butt-welded joints made from P355N fine-grained low-alloy carbon steel as a material commonly used in the production of pressure ves...

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Main Authors: B. Dorel Cioroagă, Vasile George Cioată, Ana Socalici, Emanoil Linul, Iosif Hulka, Iasmina-Mădălina Anghel
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Published: Sumy State University 2024-11-01
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author B. Dorel Cioroagă
Vasile George Cioată
Ana Socalici
Emanoil Linul
Iosif Hulka
Iasmina-Mădălina Anghel
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description This study focuses on the optimization of the submerged arc welding (SAW) process through the variation of welding voltage to achieve improved mechanical properties of butt-welded joints made from P355N fine-grained low-alloy carbon steel as a material commonly used in the production of pressure vessels. The optimization process was carried out by analyzing the effects of different welding voltages on mechanical performance, including tensile strength, hardness, and metallographic characteristics. In addition to mechanical testing, the study evaluates weld geometry and the transition zones to provide a comprehensive understanding of how voltage variation can optimize the welding process and improve joint performance. The welded samples were obtained using five different welding modes, the primary variable of which was the intensity of the welding current with a voltage range of 22–38 V within a seemingly narrow range. Significant changes were identified in microstructure, mechanical properties, and the shape and size of the welded joints. The experimental samples were considered from welded joints made from 6 mm thick plates of P355N material. The reference criterion against which the welding modes under study were compared is the industry-standard welding voltage of 33 V.
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spelling doaj-art-a76789d35b2d469aa529ca87746c4fb12025-08-20T03:18:46ZengSumy State UniversityЖурнал інженерних наук2312-24982414-93812024-11-01112C42C5610.21272/jes.2024.11(2).c4Optimization of Submerged Arc Welding through Voltage Variation to Achieve Superior Mechanical Properties Using P355N Base MaterialB. Dorel Cioroagă0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9282-7264Vasile George Cioată1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5578-2308Ana Socalici2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1854-882XEmanoil Linul3https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9090-8917Iosif Hulka4https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5442-0631Iasmina-Mădălina Anghel5https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0197-2719Faculty of Engineering in Hunedoara, Politehnica University Timişoara, 5, Revoluţiei St., 331128, Hunedoara, RomaniaFaculty of Engineering in Hunedoara, Politehnica University Timişoara, 5, Revoluţiei St., 331128, Hunedoara, RomaniaFaculty of Engineering in Hunedoara, Politehnica University Timişoara, 5, Revoluţiei St., 331128, Hunedoara, RomaniaFaculty of Mechanical Engineering, Politehnica University Timişoara, 1, M. Viteazu blvd., 300222, Timişoara, RomaniaResearch Institute for Renewable Energy, Politehnica University Timişoara, 138, G. Musicescu St., 300774, Timisoara, RomaniaFaculty of Mechanical Engineering, Politehnica University Timişoara, 1, M. Viteazu blvd., 300222, Timişoara, RomaniaThis study focuses on the optimization of the submerged arc welding (SAW) process through the variation of welding voltage to achieve improved mechanical properties of butt-welded joints made from P355N fine-grained low-alloy carbon steel as a material commonly used in the production of pressure vessels. The optimization process was carried out by analyzing the effects of different welding voltages on mechanical performance, including tensile strength, hardness, and metallographic characteristics. In addition to mechanical testing, the study evaluates weld geometry and the transition zones to provide a comprehensive understanding of how voltage variation can optimize the welding process and improve joint performance. The welded samples were obtained using five different welding modes, the primary variable of which was the intensity of the welding current with a voltage range of 22–38 V within a seemingly narrow range. Significant changes were identified in microstructure, mechanical properties, and the shape and size of the welded joints. The experimental samples were considered from welded joints made from 6 mm thick plates of P355N material. The reference criterion against which the welding modes under study were compared is the industry-standard welding voltage of 33 V.https://jes.sumdu.edu.ua/optimization-of-submerged-arc-welding-through-voltage-variation-to-achieve-superior-mechanical-properties-using-p355n-base-material/weldingprocess innovationvoltagehardnessstructurestrength
spellingShingle B. Dorel Cioroagă
Vasile George Cioată
Ana Socalici
Emanoil Linul
Iosif Hulka
Iasmina-Mădălina Anghel
Optimization of Submerged Arc Welding through Voltage Variation to Achieve Superior Mechanical Properties Using P355N Base Material
Журнал інженерних наук
welding
process innovation
voltage
hardness
structure
strength
title Optimization of Submerged Arc Welding through Voltage Variation to Achieve Superior Mechanical Properties Using P355N Base Material
title_full Optimization of Submerged Arc Welding through Voltage Variation to Achieve Superior Mechanical Properties Using P355N Base Material
title_fullStr Optimization of Submerged Arc Welding through Voltage Variation to Achieve Superior Mechanical Properties Using P355N Base Material
title_full_unstemmed Optimization of Submerged Arc Welding through Voltage Variation to Achieve Superior Mechanical Properties Using P355N Base Material
title_short Optimization of Submerged Arc Welding through Voltage Variation to Achieve Superior Mechanical Properties Using P355N Base Material
title_sort optimization of submerged arc welding through voltage variation to achieve superior mechanical properties using p355n base material
topic welding
process innovation
voltage
hardness
structure
strength
url https://jes.sumdu.edu.ua/optimization-of-submerged-arc-welding-through-voltage-variation-to-achieve-superior-mechanical-properties-using-p355n-base-material/
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