Workshop 3 - Welding

Code

SE-PWS3

Version

3.0

Offered by

Supply Engineering

ECTS

Prerequisites

Main purpose

This workshop aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of welding, encompassing various materials and techniques.

Knowledge

Through a combination of theoretical and practical workshops, students will gain knowledge in the following areas:

- Understanding different welding methods.
- Comprehending various assembly techniques, fittings, and technical installations within district heating, water, and wastewater systems.
- Grasping safety and health considerations in welding

Skills

After the course, students should be proficient in the following skills:

- Effectively use the most common welding methods.
- Ability to differentiate between welding methods, their strengths, and weaknesses.

Competences

Following the workshop, the student should be able to:

- Critically select the most suitable welding method, considering factors like quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
- Tackle welding-related challenges and troubleshooting effectively.

Topics

Workshop covers the following:

- Focus on health and safety at work (§17).
- Hands-on experience with different welding methods (TIG, MIG/CO2, oxygen and gas, electrode welding).
- Discussion of the pros and cons of each method.
- Different properties of plastic materials.
- Examination of welding methods, including electric welding.
- Practical work on PE pipes and fittings.
- Best practices for cleaning in preparation for welding.
- Troubleshooting common welding issues.
- Write and submit the report describing welding techniques.

Teaching methods and study activities

One week of work for the student.

Activities during the course are lectures, theory, hands-on-experience, exercises, and self-study.

Resources

Evaluation

Examination

The evaluation of students' performance in this workshop is based on their participation in the activities outlined. Attendance is mandatory.