Friction stir welding (FSW) is a relatively new joining process which has exhibited many advantages over traditional arc welding processes such as the elimination of solidification defects and reduced distortion. With the introduction of new tool material technology such as the use of polycrystalline cubic boron nitride, materials such as steels, stainless steels, and nickel base alloys have successfully been FSW. Though there are many advantages to friction stir welding, there has been very little work in applying the process to out of position welds, such as those found in pipelines. This study outlines the progression from linear friction stir welding to initial work consisting of the rotation of pipe coupons on a turn table and finally to the design of a portable FSW machine able to weld 305 mm (12 inches) diameter line pipe. A brief summary of FSW weld characteristics are given for API grades X65, X80, and X100 steels.
Skip Nav Destination
2004 International Pipeline Conference
October 4–8, 2004
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Conference Sponsors:
- International Petroleum Technology Institute
ISBN:
0-7918-4176-6
PROCEEDINGS PAPER
Friction Stir Welding in Pipeline Applications
Colin Sterling,
Colin Sterling
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
Search for other works by this author on:
Tracy Nelson,
Tracy Nelson
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
Search for other works by this author on:
Scott Packer
Scott Packer
MegaStir Technologies
Search for other works by this author on:
Russell Steel
MegaStir Technologies
Colin Sterling
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
Tracy Nelson
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
Scott Packer
MegaStir Technologies
Paper No:
IPC2004-0164, pp. 1515-1519; 5 pages
Published Online:
December 4, 2008
Citation
Steel, R, Sterling, C, Nelson, T, & Packer, S. "Friction Stir Welding in Pipeline Applications." Proceedings of the 2004 International Pipeline Conference. 2004 International Pipeline Conference, Volumes 1, 2, and 3. Calgary, Alberta, Canada. October 4–8, 2004. pp. 1515-1519. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2004-0164
Download citation file:
6
Views
Related Proceedings Papers
Related Articles
Effect of Compliance and Travel Angle on Friction Stir Welding With Gaps
J. Manuf. Sci. Eng (August,2010)
Identification of Process Parameters for Friction Stir Welding Ti–6Al–4V
J. Eng. Mater. Technol (July,2010)
Effect of Misalignment and Weld Induced Residual Stresses on the Local Buckling Response of Pipelines
J. Pressure Vessel Technol (August,2011)
Related Chapters
TENSILE STRAIN MODELS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS
Pipeline Integrity Management Under Geohazard Conditions (PIMG)
HIGH STRAIN WELD SOLUTIONS FOR GEOHAZARD ACTIVE ENVIRONMENT
Pipeline Integrity Management Under Geohazard Conditions (PIMG)
LOW STRAIN CAPACITY GIRTH WELDS OF NEWLY CONSTRUCTED PIPELINES AND MITIGATIVE APPROACHES
Pipeline Integrity Management Under Geohazard Conditions (PIMG)