Geothermal power systems rely on the use of steam/hot water generated by the heat within the Earth’s crust and as such, the working media is significantly more aggressive than conventional steam systems. This results in more issues with corrosion and scale formation which affects the availability and utilisation of the power generation asset or heat exchanger unit.
In a bid to create a more inviting place for local wildlife, forensic experts, Andy Bryce, Gerald Deshais, Paul Willis, Tim Hodson, and Natasha Moore replanted the shrubbery outside our Bristol office. The replanting project was the brainchild of Andy, who was joined by the so-called Merlin House Gardening Club, to create a more welcoming habitat for birds, bees, and other small creatures.
This insight aims to give guidance in the design and construction of open office space for acoustics and its cognitive effects.
Camilla discusses what biomass boilers are, how they work, and how they can cause fires.
The article delves into the escalating threat of insider breaches, wherein individuals with legitimate access to a company’s resources intentionally or inadvertently cause harm.
Philippa explores common themes that lead to leaks and failures in high-integrity industries, or the pipework in your home.
Learn from Hawkins’ on failures in gas turbines, the effects of hydrogen on materials, spontaneous glass fractures, common leak causes and more.
We recently interviewed Philippa to get an insight as to what is needed to be a forensic investigator and what she enjoys most about the role.
This winter, Hawkins would like to share some of our forensic investigators’ experiences with what truly defines and characterises a frozen pipe incident. In various cases Hawkins has seen, there are key steps that can be taken to help prevent a pipe from freezing.
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) sets out the Government’s planning policies for England. It states that development in areas at risk of flooding should be avoided by directing development away from areas at highest risk.
