Events

Philippa explores common themes that lead to leaks and failures in high-integrity industries, or the pipework in your home. 

Amir explains what a fibre reinforced composite is, where they are used, and some of the methods for manufacturing pipes and tanks made from composites.

Lin introduces the basic characteristics of hydrogen, the current trend for its applications, its effects on materials, and some recent examples of materials failures in the context of insurance claims.

A review of sprinkler pipework including, commissioning processes, material compatibility and what can go wrong.

Glass is often thermally toughened, and whilst this imparts strength it can also leave it vulnerable to fracture by debris from manufacture; inclusions. Elly will discuss types of glass and the manner in which they fracture.