Simulation of Weld Temperature Field Characteristics in Oil Pipeline Steel: An Empirical and Computational Analysis
Abstract
This study investigates the thermal behaviour during welding of oil pipeline steels using finite element analysis (FEA), design of experiments (DOE), and advanced modelling tools. Employing Autodesk Inventor for three-dimensional modelling and Autodesk CFD for thermal analysis, the research examines the influence of critical parameters, including material thickness, number of weld passes, and welding current, on heat distribution, heat-affected zones (HAZ), and weld quality. Parameters were systematically varied following a Taguchi L9 orthogonal array, with welding conditions such as electrode type (E6013), voltage (24 V), and specific geometric configurations. Results indicate that material thickness significantly impacts heat flow and thermal gradients, with thicker steels exhibiting larger HAZ sizes. The integration of advanced computational models highlights the importance of optimising welding parameters to mitigate defects such as residual stresses and microstructural anomalies. These findings provide practical guidelines for enhancing weld integrity and pipeline lifespan under operational stresses.
Keywords
Weld temperature field, oil pipeline steel, finite element analysis (FEA), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), heat-affected zone (HAZ)
Citations
IRE Journals:
Adewuyi, Reuben Adebare , Erinle, Tunji John , Fatona, Adekunle Samuel
"Simulation of Weld Temperature Field Characteristics in Oil Pipeline Steel: An Empirical and Computational Analysis" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 1 2025 Page 1766-1776
IEEE:
Adewuyi, Reuben Adebare , Erinle, Tunji John , Fatona, Adekunle Samuel
"Simulation of Weld Temperature Field Characteristics in Oil Pipeline Steel: An Empirical and Computational Analysis" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(1)
About IRE Journals
IRE Journals is an open access online journals established with an aim to publish high quality of research work in various diciplines. We have more than 6 years in publications. Over 2500+ papers already published.
Important Links
For Authors
Volume 9:
Issue 1Volume 8:
Issue 1, Issue 2, Issue 3, Issue 4, Issue 5, Issue 6, Issue 7, Issue 8, Issue 9, Issue 10, Issue 11, Issue 12Volume 7:
Issue 1, Issue 2, Issue 3, Issue 4, Issue 5, Issue 6, Issue 7, Issue 8, Issue 9, Issue 10, Issue 11, Issue 12Volume 6:
Issue 1, Issue 2, Issue 3, Issue 4, Issue 5, Issue 6, Issue 7, Issue 8, Issue 9, Issue 10, Issue 11, Issue 12Volume 5:
Issue 1, Issue 2, Issue 3, Issue 4, Issue 5, Issue 6, Issue 7, Issue 8, Issue 9, Issue 10, Issue 11, Issue 12Volume 4:
Issue 1, Issue 2, Issue 3, Issue 4, Issue 5, Issue 6, Issue 7, Issue 8, Issue 9, Issue 10, Issue 11, Issue 12Volume 3:
Issue 1, Issue 2, Issue 3, Issue 4, Issue 5, Issue 6, Issue 7, Issue 8, Issue 9, Issue 10, Issue 11, Issue 12