Evaluation of operational parameters role on the emission of fumes

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Electric arc welding is a routine operation in the construction of metallic structures, but the fumes generated during the welding process can threaten the health of welders. Fumes are undesirable products of the majority of welding operations and may have various detrimental effects on health. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of operational parameters of the shielded metal arc welding SMAW process on the emission of fumes. A dust monitor was used to measure the number and mass concentration of fumes generated by SMAW. Measurements were made at the distances of 23 cm hood inlet and 41 cm welder’s breathing zone from the weld point, with different values assigned to three operational parameters, namely current intensity, travel speed, and heat input HI. Number concentration NC decreased with the increase in particle size. The highest mass concentrations MC were observed for MC1 0.35-0.5 μm and MC8 Larger than 6.5 μm. For reducing exposures to fumes, welders are recommended to use the lowest voltage and amperage and the highest travel speed to the extent that does not compromise in the quality of welds. For assessment of exposure to airborne particles in industrial workplaces and specially in welding operations, it is thought that taking, solely, mass concentration in to consideration and lack of attention to number concentration would not be able to reflect accurate assessment of the adverse effects of particles on the body organs.

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Sajedifar, J., Kokabi, A. H., Dehghan, S. F., Mehri, A., Azam, K., & Golbabaei, F. (2018). Evaluation of operational parameters role on the emission of fumes. Industrial Health, 56(3), 198–206. https://doi.org/10.2486/indhealth.2017-0155

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