David Edwards

David started his career in 2005, with as a professional trainee at MITIE Engineering in London.

Materials Series – The Effects of Hydrogen on Materials Properties

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.

Materials Series – Leaking Pipes & Cylinders

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

Hawkins Webinars: The Materials Series

Learn from Hawkins’ on failures in gas turbines, the effects of hydrogen on materials, spontaneous glass fractures, common leak causes and more.

Materials Series – Sprinkler Systems and the Potential Problems

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

Materials Series – Failures Encountered in Aeroderivative Gas Turbines

Stephen gives insight into what an aero-derivative is, as well as their benefits and disadvantages. He also discusses RCA methodology
and damage mechanisms encountered.

Do You Need to High Speed Test Generator Rotors?

The subject of high-speed balancing generator rotors can be contentious, and the practice varies across the world. In Europe, with relatively easy access to high-speed test facilities, the default position is generally to carry out the testing. However, in Southeast Asia, Africa and South America, where there are fewer (if any) facilities, a risk-based approach is taken more often; this approach does not include high-speed testing

Minimising The Cost of Gas Turbine Failure Through Performance Monitoring and Early Issue Detection

The following two cases highlight emerging issues with gas turbines engines and the benefits that could have been achieved through prompt maintenance and resolution.

Andrew Foster

Andrew is a Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the Institution of Civil Engineers (MICE) and the Institution of Structural Engineers (MIStructE).

Simon Batt Completes Global Wind Organisation Working at Heights Certification

Simon Batt, one of our Power & Energy experts, has recently undertaken Global Wind Organisation approved working at height training.