20120214017 | Weld Overlay Structure and a Method of Providing a Weld Overlay Structure - A method of providing a weld overlay structure on a heat transfer tube or a membrane surface. A first continuous bead portion of an overlay material is applied onto the heat transfer tube or membrane surface by using a weld head to melt the overlay material. A second continuous bead portion of the overlay material is applied onto the heat transfer tube or membrane surface by using a weld head to melt the overlay material, in which the second bead portion partially overlaps with the first bead portion, forming a groove between the first bead portion and the second bead portion. A third continuous bead portion of an overlay material is applied onto the heat transfer tube or membrane surface by using a weld head to melt the overlay material into the groove between the first bead portion and the second bead portion, so as to form a relatively smooth surface. | 08-23-2012 |