Examination of UV Radiation During Inert Gas Arc Welding
摘要
In the arc welding process, precise consideration of various parameters is essential to ensure the formation of optimal joints. Accordingly, welding parameters play a critical role throughout the procedure. Concurrently, heightened attention has been directed towards mitigating the adverse effects inherent to welding processes, spurred by advancements in our understanding of their impacts. Given its widespread industrial application, our research focuses primarily on arc welding, with a specific emphasis on measuring ultraviolet (UV) radiation emitted during the process. Among welding methodologies, gas-shielded arc welding predominates and warrants scrutiny regarding UV radiation emission, particularly as previous studies have indicated lower UV intensity compared to other welding techniques. Our principal objective is to devise an appropriate methodology for quantifying UV radiation emitted during arc welding. Notably, arc welding is extensively utilized in mechanized and automated industrial settings, underscoring the necessity of delineating safety parameters concerning harmful radiation exposure during industrial applications. However, achieving this necessitates a comprehensive understanding of UV radiation emitted by various gases in a plasma state, for which limited empirical data are available in existing literature. Given the predominant focus on specific gas compositions in extant research, we recognize the significance of developing a measurement protocol capable of assessing and contrasting UV radiation emissions across different gases. Our discourse elucidates the significance of this endeavor and outlines the strategic blueprint for our experimental approach.