The new edition of Pipe Welding Procedures was created by drawing on the author’s extensive practical and teaching experience in the field. Here, he describes in detail the manipulating procedures used to weld pipe joints. The reader will find helpful information on heat input and distribution; essentials of shielded metal‐arc technology; distortion; pipe welding defects; welding safety; essentials of welding metallurgy; qualification of the welding procedure and the welder. Look for new or expanded coverage of root bead, pulse current, gas tungsten arc welding; shielded metal arc welding; welding steel for low temperature service; down hill welding; welding metallurgy; weld repair.
