Fires Associated With Twin-Wall Flues
This article will focus on the installation of twin-wall flue systems and the dangers they can pose if not installed to the safety standard set out in the Building Regulations.
Industrial Boilers for Power Generation: Issues Relating to Fuel Oil Use
Industrial boilers in power stations and petrochemical plants produce steam for use both in power generation and as process steam. In these types of plant, the boilers are often fuelled using coal, oil or gas. Burning coal and oil generates ash, which requires periodic removal from the boiler in order to maintain efficient boiler operation.
A Technical Aspect of Sampling of Hydrocarbon Products
In this article, we provide brief explanations for some of the technical aspects of the sampling of hydrocarbon products in tanks.
Blowin’ in the Wind: Understanding Wind and Storm Damage
If the wind in a typical named storm caused direct damage to part of a permanent building, this often indicates that the building was unusually weak.
Not Just Rust: A Forensic Investigator’s View of Corrosion in Steels
There are many ways that the environment can corrode and damage steels, and a forensic materials engineer will look for clues from the appearance.
Behaviour of Bolted Steel Connections During Fires
In this article we explore the fundamental ways in which bolted connections can fail and some of the options available to achieve better performance.
Decorative Laminates
This article discusses some of the common problems that cause laminates and their underlying substrates to become ‘unbalanced’.
Investigating Railway Collisions
Collisions involving trains and trams result in damage to vehicles and personal injuries, with consequential effects on service delivery and lost revenue.
The Role of Materials Science in Fire Investigations
Fire causes damage to materials in different ways. Patterns can help track the fire spread identifying where most damage occurred, which is where the fire started.
The Perils of Maintenance
Maintenance includes preventative routine actions such as cleaning, lubrication, inspection, and thorough examination. It includes corrective actions when a fault is detected or a break-down occurs such as repairs, replacing parts or clearing blockages.