Abstract
The welding workstation usually generates intense heat during operations, which
may affect the welder's health if not properly controlled, and can also affect the
performance of the welder at work. Consequently, effort to control the conditions of the
welding workstation is essential, and is therefore pursued in this paper. This paper
develops a mathematical model that maximises the work output while minimising
energy consumption at the welding workstation. Particular emphasis is placed on the
effect of temperature on work performance. The important principle of conduction is
applied through the human flesh that experiences temperature changes at the welding
workstation. The welder-environment interaction is investigated with a focus on the
welder's link and their relationship with blood flow. The results show that the blood in
the arteries loses heat to the blood in the veins, and is aided by convection in the veins.
Further heat losses occur in the skin layer of fat and muscle, and finally to the air. The
study hopes to stimulate greater productivity and optimised resource utilisation. Thus,
the Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) manager can 'assist in controlling the
surroundings for optimal welder's comfort.
Akanbi, O (2021). Modelling of Energy Expenditure at Welding Workstations Effect of Temperature on Work Performance. Afribary. Retrieved from https://track.afribary.com/works/modelling-of-energy-expenditure-at-welding-workstations-effect-of-temperature-on-work-performance
Akanbi, OG "Modelling of Energy Expenditure at Welding Workstations Effect of Temperature on Work Performance" Afribary. Afribary, 22 Apr. 2021, https://track.afribary.com/works/modelling-of-energy-expenditure-at-welding-workstations-effect-of-temperature-on-work-performance. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
Akanbi, OG . "Modelling of Energy Expenditure at Welding Workstations Effect of Temperature on Work Performance". Afribary, Afribary, 22 Apr. 2021. Web. 27 Nov. 2024. < https://track.afribary.com/works/modelling-of-energy-expenditure-at-welding-workstations-effect-of-temperature-on-work-performance >.
Akanbi, OG . "Modelling of Energy Expenditure at Welding Workstations Effect of Temperature on Work Performance" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 27, 2024. https://track.afribary.com/works/modelling-of-energy-expenditure-at-welding-workstations-effect-of-temperature-on-work-performance