Manual welding
Welding in hot conditions in Saudi Arabia
4 August 2019
Pipelines are built in many different places, from freezing cold Siberia to the plains of Central Asia and the scorching deserts in the Arabian peninsula and Africa. Every year, thousands of kilometers of pipelines are installed and maintained in extreme conditions that are incomparable to the steady, stable temperature conditions of the workshop. Pipelines may be installed and repaired at temperatures below -20°C or above +50°C.
Jani Kumpulainen
Jani Kumpulainen
Jani Kumpulainen
Welding Technology Manager at Kemppi Oy. International Welding Engineer (IWE) and Inspector (IWI-C) who has over 15 years of experience as a welding expert in welding process development, welding coordination of pressure vessels and international sales. Interested in understanding the whole welding industry including welding processes, weldable materials, and welding quality standards.
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