Simplified heat input control in manual and semi-automatic welding (FACE TO FACE)

This is a London Branch event organised and run by our London  Branch for  members of the London and Kent Branches. Other members and non-members are welcome to join us.

Overview:- ISO 3834-2, -3 Section 14.3 states, “During welding, the following shall be checked at suitable intervals or by continuous monitoring:

⎯ essential welding parameters (e.g. welding current, arc voltage and travel speed);”

• How do your welders know if they are working within the approved parameter ranges?
• How often do you carry out such tests?
• What are we trying to achieve?
• Is there a quicker and cheaper way of doing these checks?

This presentation will examine two shortcut methods covering SMAW & GMAW/FCAW welding processes, and will provide tools to assist fabricators in implementing these techniques.

Speaker:- Kevin Millican, (Senior I & M Lead, Shell plc) 

Speaker Biography:-  Kevin Millican CEng, BSc, FWeldI  is an Engineering Metallurgist with 38 years of experience in the Oil & Gas and Wind Energy sectors. He began his postgraduate career at Oilfield Inspection Services in Great Yarmouth carrying out mechanical testing, metallurgical investigations, weld inspection and on-site PWHT.

In 1989 Kevin joined SLP Engineering in Lowestoft as a Welding & Materials Engineer and had responsibility for the welding of many offshore platforms until leaving to join Shell in early 2011 as a Senior Materials & Corrosion Engineer. He is now Senior Inspection & Maintenance Lead for Shell Nigeria Gas.

Kevin is Shell’s TWI representative, a TWI Research Board Member, and is also involved in the EEMUA Materials Technical Committee and BSI WEE/36 Welding Standards Committee.

Event poster can be downloaded here

The is a hybrid event. For those wishing to attend online, please see the separate event announcement.  There will be tea and coffee  available before the event and a sandwich buffet afterwards for those attending in person.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Attending this event supports your professional development.  You can claim 2 CPD points per hour for this event.  As a member of the Welding Institute you can record your CPD activity online from your membership portal.

Additional Information:

• Registration for this event will close 24 hours before the start.
• Live event only
• Registration details maybe shared with our Branch volunteers to help facilitate this event.