WDT 217 - SMAW Carbon Pipe Theory

3 Hrs.

Prerequisite: Students must have completed WDT 108, WDT 109, WDT 120, WDT 122, WDT 123, and WDT 125 at Shelton State or have proof of completion at another institution.
Corequisite: WDT 257.
Note: Students must take WDT 257 with the same instructor as WDT 217.
This course introduces the student to the practices and procedures of welding carbon steel pipe using the shielded metal arc weld (SMAW) process. Emphasis is placed on pipe positions, electrode selection, joint geometry, joint preparation, and fit-up. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify pipe positions, electrodes, proper joint geometry, joint preparation, and fit-up in accordance with applicable code.