Benedict Barron
Originally from London, Ben undertook a Master’s degree in Chemistry at the University of Bristol and was awarded first degree honours. This was followed by the completion of a PhD in Chemistry hosted internationally between Imperial College, London, and the University of Hong Kong. This work focussed on asymmetric Michael type reactions and methodologies in organic chemistry. On completion of his PhD, Ben joined a contract research organisation, Domainex, as a synthetic chemist and worked here for just under two years. After this, he moved to GSK and spent 4 years working as a process chemist. Here he worked on route optimisation and scale up activities for multiple pharmaceutical assets, supporting large scale (up to 70 kg) manufacturing campaigns. Additionally, he took an interest in safety roles within the process chemistry department, gaining valuable insight into safety management, matrices and procedure in a pharmaceutical environment. This ranged from Gemba and Management Monitoring activities, conduction and review of genotoxic risk assessments and volunteering asa first responder to chemical incidences and emergencies.
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 – Fibre Reinforced Composite Pipes & Tanks
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.
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
In our latest series of webinars, our materials experts will be presenting on topics ranging from sprinkler systems to aeroderivative gas turbines. Find out more about each webinar below and click the button to register. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Failures Encountered in Aeroderivative Gas Turbines Presented by Stephen Rowbotham Thursday 3rd August 2023 at 9.30am BST Aeroderivative gas turbines provide a rapidly despatched generating asset which can assist in grid stability, increasingly required as renewals such as wind and solar become dominant. This webinar includes: An understanding of aeroderivative gas turbines Their benefits and disadvantages RCA methodology Damage mechanisms encountered Inclusion Conclusion Presented by Eleanor Jay Thursday 17th August 2023 at 9.30am BST 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, looking at some real life examples. Sprinkler Systems, & the Potential Problems Presented by Christabel Evans Thursday 31st August 2023 at 9.30am BST Christabel provides a review of sprinkler pipework including: Commissioning processes Material compatibility and what can go wrong The Effects of Hydrogen on Materials Properties Hawkins’ Experience in the Context […]
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 – Inclusion Conclusion
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.
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.
Stephen Rowbotham
Stephen is enthusiastic about providing solutions to issues faced by clients in the changing business environment and the goal of achieving net zero power generation.
Hawkins Welcomes Materials Expert Stephen Rowbotham
Hawkins would like to extend a warm welcome to materials expert, Stephen Rowbotham.