Acknowledgment

It is with great satisfaction and euphoria that I am submitting the technical seminar
report on “UNDER WATER WELDING”. I have completed it as a part of the
curriculum of our university.

First of all, I thank the almighty for providing me with the strength and courage to
present the seminar. I avail this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude towards Er.
Amit Kumar, Head of Mechanical engineering department, for permitting me to
conduct the seminar.

I am also indebted to all the teaching and non- teaching staff of the department of
mechanical engineering for their cooperation and suggestions, which is the spirit behind
this report. Last but not the least, I wish to express my sincere thanks to all my friends
for their goodwill and constructive ideas.

AMAN KUNDU
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 ABSTRACT

Welding is an unavoidable process of modern engineering – civil, electrical,

mechanical, automobiles, marine aeronautical – in all branches. It is used in fabrications
and erections in infrastructures and installations. It joins metals or thermoplastics.
Forming a pool of molten mass – the weld puddle – and allowing it to cool to become
a strong joint is the basis of the process of welding. For repairing to be carried out
underwater, there is a separate process. That is called underwater welding. If damaged
ships are to be repaired, underwater welding is the basic technology to be used. It is a
highly-specialized profession – more employed in the oil or shipping industry and also
in the defence operations.

AMAN KUNDU
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