
3. Method of reducing radiation emission
Public power supply system
The arc welding equipment shall be connected into public power supply
system with the method recommended by the manufacturer. In case of interference,
please take addition preventive measures, such as connecting filter with public
power supply system. Ensure to consider power able shielding for fixed arc welding
equipment. The power cables can be shielded with the metal pipe or other
equivalent methods. Ensure to keep electrical continuity for shielding.
Maintenance of arc welding equipment
Ensure to perform routine maintenance for arc welding equipment according to
the method recommended by the manufacturer. When welding equipment runs, all
equipment inlets, auxiliary doors and panels shall be closed and tightened
appropriately. The arc welding equipment cannot be changed in any form, unless
the relevant change and adjustment are allowed in the manual. The spark gap of
arc initiation device and arc stabilizing device shall be adjusted and serviced
according to the suggestion of manufacturer.
Welding cable
The welding cable shall be short as much as possible and close to each other.
Moreover, welding cable shall be next to or close to ground cable.
Equipotential lap
Pay attention to lapping of metal objects in the surrounding. The lapping of
metal objects and workpiece will increase job hazard. When the operator touches
these metal objects and electrode, he may suffer from electrical shock. The
operator shall be insulated from these metal objects.
Workpiece earthing
The workpiece may be not provided with earthing because of electrical safety
or workpiece position, such as hull or building steel frame. When earthing is
available for workpiece, radiation emission may be reduced.But it is not always the
case. Therefore, we must prevent the increased risk of electric shock of users
caused by the workpiece earthing or the damage of other electric equipment. When